By Usman Aliyu, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Artificial intelligence is changing the way news is gathered, produced and distributed. Audiences are consuming information differently, while traditional business models that sustained many media organisations continue to face pressure. For journalists and communication professionals, these changes have increased the need forContinue Reading
By Mustapha Yauri Hajiya Sofuratu Seghosime, President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), has urged the newly inaugurated Zaria and District Society leadership to prioritise innovation, accountability, professional excellence and measurable impact. Seghosime gave the charge on Saturday during the investiture of Malam Shehu Abdulwahab as theContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The Federal Government and Healthnomics HMO Plc have emphasised leveraging digital technology to transform healthcare financing and accelerate Universal Health Coverage nationwide through innovation, stronger governance and improved health insurance service delivery mechanisms. The call was made at the maiden Annual General Meeting of Healthnomics HMO PlcContinue Reading
By Franca Ofili The World Health Organization (WHO) has identified integration, innovation and community leadership as critical to ending HIV, viral hepatitis and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) by 2030, according to a new progress assessment report. The report, assessing implementation of the Global Health Sector Strategies for HIV, viral hepatitisContinue Reading
By Grace Abe The Federal Capital Territory Universal Basic Education Board (FCT-UBEB) says it is shaping the next generation of inventors and entrepreneurs through the promotion of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM), and entrepreneurship among school children. The acting Executive Chairman, Mrs Florence Wenegieme, said this at the 16th edition ofContinue Reading
By Jumoke Olaitan Israel has announced funding for the fifth edition of the Innovation Fellowship for Aspiring Inventors and Researchers (iFAIR), reaffirming its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s innovation ecosystem. The Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria, Amb. Michael Freeman, announced the funding in Abuja at the closing ceremony and innovation showcase ofContinue Reading
By Jumoke Olaitan Veritas University, Abuja, has expreesed its commitment to equipping students with practical and entrepreneurial skills needed to drive innovation and national development through the construction of a N1.3 billion Skills and Innovation Hub. The Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Hyacinth Ichoku, disclosed this in Abuja on MondayContinue Reading
By Jumoke Olaitan The Federal Government has unveiled the Nigeria Genomic City initiative as part of efforts to transform the country into a knowledge and innovation-driven economy through scientific research, biotechnology and precision medicine. The Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Alausa, made this known in a statement issued onContinue Reading
By Jumoke Olaitan The Executive Secretary, Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Sonny Echono, has unveiled plans to expand participation in the 2026 National Research Fair and Exhibition to promote the commercialisation of research findings. Echono, who disclosed this on Friday in Abuja while inaugurating the committee for the 2026 NationalContinue Reading
By Peter Davou Gov. Uba Sani of Kaduna State has lauded the commitment of the state’s College of Education, Gidan Waya (KSCOE) to scholarly research and innovation, describing as “critical” to driving sustainable development. Sani gave the commendation in Gidan Waya on Tuesday, at a three-day International Conference with theContinue Reading
