By Jessica Dogo The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) says it is in talks with Nokia in order to showcase startups at the upcoming Connecting the Unconnected (CTU) Africa Summit 2025. IEEE General Conference Chair for the summit, Chukwuemeka Okafor, made this known in a news briefing onContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has cautioned motorists and commuters against distracted driving and the dangerous practice of scooping fuel from fallen tankers, as part of its month-long sensitisation campaign. The Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed, gave the warning on Wednesday in Abuja during the continuationContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) and Caring Lot International Initiative (CLII), an NGO, have called on policymakers to prioritise improving Alzheimer’s disease treatment and increase awareness on it effects. Mrs Lawunmi Ismail, Chief Executive Officer of CLII, made the call while marking 2025 WorldContinue Reading
By Oluwatope Lawanson The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has unveiled a N22.5 million creative animation award to promote national identity. The Director-General of the agency, Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu, made this known in a statement in Lagos on Wednesday. He stated that the project, aContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon The Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC) says Nigeria remains committed to the sustainable development ideals of the Total Official Support for Sustainable Development (TOSSD) through Technical Aid Corps (TAC) scheme. The Director-General of NTAC, Dr Yusuf Yakub, said this in statement signed by Nkem Anyata-Lafia, Special AssistantContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI), has commended President Bola Tinubu for adopting a multidimensional approach to tackle poverty in the country. The IMPI Chairman, Niyi Akinsiju, said this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. The think-tank said this in its latest policy statement, titled “UnderstandingContinue Reading
By Nefishetu Yakubu A coalition of civil society organisations (CSOs) have commended President Bola Tinubu for his ‘remarkable representation’ of Nigeria at the high-level AQABA Process counter-terrorism summit held recently in Rome, Italy. The CSOs, which include Inclusive Citizens Advancement Network (Inc-CAN) and Concerned Professionals Congress (CPC), hailed the president’sContinue Reading
By Oluwaseun Nubi/Henry Oladele Prof. Olalekan Asikhia, the Vice-Chancellor of Caleb University, Imota, Lagos State, on Wednesday unveiled a seven-point vision designed to reposition the institution as a centre of academic excellence and innovation. SpeakingContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojo Mr Philip Shaibu, the Director-General of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), has reiterated his commitment to restoring the institute`s lost glory after years of neglect and institutional rot. Shaibu, who stated this while addressing newsmen on the state of infrastructure decay at the institute`s office inContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The 16th Emir of Kano, His Highness Muhammadu Sanusi II, has urged Nigerians to take ownership of their history by documenting the lives and legacies of those who shaped society. He warned that “if we do not write our history, others will write it for us.”Continue Reading
