By Ijeoma Olorunfemi/Michael Ajayi The Federal Government says it is targeting the activation of no fewer than 200 telecommunications towers in unconnected communities across the country by December. Dr Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, said this on Monday at the commissioning of the new headquarters ofContinue Reading
By Rose Okudaye and Funmilola Gboteku Participants at a digital citizenship training for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) in Lagos, called for advanced digital skills programmes. They made the call at a two-day training organised by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to promote safe and productive digital participation. Mrs Binta Agbonika,Continue Reading
By Angela Atabo, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) When climate disaster strikes, the warning may come through a radio broadcast, a text message, a television announcement or social media. But what happens when the warning cannot be heard, seen, understood or physically accessed? For millions of people with disabilities, thisContinue Reading
By Kennedy Sheyin The Nigerian Police Force, Nigerian Navy and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have pledged to work together to ensure safety, fairness and credibility in the 2027 general elections. The pledge was made at a one day seminar organised by Naval Base Abuja themed “TheContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Federal Government says it has committed over N10.5 billion to Digital Training Academy (DTA) to help enhance the digital skills of more than 32, 000 young Nigerians in a globally competitive economy. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa said this at the official launch ofContinue Reading
By Aisha Gambo The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), says it has trained its personnel to promote revenue integrity, institutional accountability and effective internal controls. The five-day capacity building programme organised by the commission’s Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU), aimed at strengthening governance, controls and institutional integrity throughContinue Reading
By Olomu Joshua President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Amb. Sola Enikanolaiye, on his 65 birthday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Enikanolaiye marks his birthday on Monday, Sept.14. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, BayoContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu The Federal Government has condemned the killings of two Nigerians in South Africa, and demanded a thorough, transparent and expeditious investigations into the circumstances surrounding their deaths. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs made the demand in a statement issued by its spokesperson, Mr Oluwafemi Adeniyi, at theContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu Dr Chibuzo Okereke, presidential candidate of the Labour Party(LP), has promised to implement a comprehensive and far-reaching agenda for youth development and institutions reforms if elected as next Nigerian President. He stated this when the leadership of the Forum of National Youth Leaders of All Political PartiesContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The National Sheep and Goat Development Association of Nigeria (NASHGODAN) has urged the Federal Government to establish demonstration farms across the six geopolitical zones. The association said the initiative would boost sheep and goat production, increase farmers’ incomes and promote healthy practices. It added that theContinue Reading
