By Ijeoma Olorunfemi Mr Oluwafemi Osho, a cybersecurity expert, has urged Nigeria to adopt a development-first, risk-aware approach to ensure effective governance, regulation, and responsible innovation in Artificial Intelligence (AI). Osho made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria ((NAN) in Abuja, noting that Nigeria hadContinue Reading

  By Justina Auta Stakeholders have called for stronger implementation strategies and accountability mechanisms to advance disability-inclusive economic empowerment nationwide. The call was made at a policy dialogue in Abuja focused on translating commitments into measurable outcomes. The second dialogue was organised by Empower to Thrive Development Initiative under itsContinue Reading

By Mustapha Yauri The Kaduna State Contributory Health Management Authority (KADCHMA) has reviewed its enrolment performance and unveiled a comprehensive 2026 expansion strategy aimed at accelerating progress towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC) The Director-General of KADCHMA, Malam Abubakar Hassan said the 2026 expansion strategy would renewed focus on the informalContinue Reading

By Toba Ajayi The Federal Government has assured Kwara residents of its commitment to restoring peace and tackling insecurity across the state.   The Senior Special Assistant on Community Engagement (North Central), Dr Abiodun Essiet, gave the assurance on Thursday in Omu-Aran during a stakeholders’ meeting.   Essiet said PresidentContinue Reading

By Priscilla Osaje Mr Chuks Akamadu, Chief Executive Officer, Nigeria Entertainment and Economic Roundtable, says the roundtable is designed to create strategies for accelerating Nigeria’s economic diversification as a pathway to strengthening national security. Akamadu, in a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday, said Sen. George Akume, the Secretary toContinue Reading

By Constance Athekame The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company(AEDC) says it is collaborating with stakeholders in the power sector to ensure steady electricity in it franchise areas. The Managing Director of AEDC, Mr Chijioke Okwuokenye, said this in Abuja on Thursday while interacting with newsmen. He said, ”We are doing aContinue Reading

By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The National Board for Technology Incubation (NBTI) has unveiled the NextGen Innovation Challenge 2026, a platform designed to accelerate innovation, mobilise investment and position Nigeria for global competitiveness. Director-General of NBTI, Dr Kazeem Raji, announced this on Thursday at a news conference to kick off the NextGenContinue Reading