By Edith Tsokar The Federal Government has opened applications for the second cohort of its Student Venture Capital Grant, offering up to N50 million each to 50 outstanding student-led ventures across the country. The National Coordinator, Special Programme Operations and Implementation Unit (SPOI) at the Federal Ministry of Education, MrContinue Reading
By Jacinta Nwachukwu The Federal Government has said that it is working to safeguard critical transport infrastructure and strengthen Nigeria’s intermodal system to ensure safer, seamless and efficient movement of people and goods. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transportation, Olufunso Adebiyi, disclosed this at the just concluded 19th National CouncilContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Federal Government, International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and other stakeholders are exploring Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled digital extension to bridge Nigeria’s agricultural advisory services gap. The stakeholders said AI-enabled extension could expand the reach of agricultural advisory services by enabling one extension worker to support moreContinue Reading
By Deji Abdulwahab The Federal Government on Monday launched the “Hire from Nigeria” campaign to market and showcase the country’s skilled talents to the global market. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, at a news conference on the official launch of the campaign in Abuja, said thatContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has urged the Federal Government to urgently implement the retirement age of 65 years for clinical health workers. According to it, this will serve as palliative measures for healthcare workforce shortages and migration. The President of NMA, Prof. Afekhide-Ernest Omoti, made theContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The Federal Government has been urged to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) and increase domestic investment in health research to safeguard Nigeria’s public health system amid declining international donor funding. Prof. Alash’le Abimiku, Executive Director of the International Research Centre of Excellence (IRCE), Institute of Human Virology NigeriaContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The Federal Government on Thursday in Abuja unveiled the Nigeria Alcohol Policy and its Multisectoral Implementation Plan 2026-2030 to regulate alcohol production, distribution, marketing and consumption. Performing the unveiling, the Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, said the policy sought to balance legitimate economicContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Federal Government has earmarked N365 million annually for the Tertiary Institution National Laureate Prize to recognise outstanding academic research, innovation and intellectual excellence across the country’s tertiary education system. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, disclosed this while briefing newsmen on the initiative on WednesdayContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua The Federal Government has called for a shift from reactive measures to proactive early-warning drought management strategies to curb accelerating land degradation and desertification in the country. The Minister of Environment, Malam Balarabe Lawal, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading
By Abigael Joshua The Federal Government is implementing policies aimed at reducing methane emissions from dumpsites and promoting sustainable waste management practices across the country. The Minister of Environment, Malam Balarabe Lawal, stated this at a stakeholder engagement workshop on the Multi-Solving Action for Methane Reduction in Nigeria (MAMRN) Project,Continue Reading
