The World Health Organization (WHO) has highlighted teenage pregnancy as a reflection of deep-rooted “fundamental inequalities” in society, warning of its serious physical, psychological, and social repercussions for young girls. In a statement released on Wednesday, the WHO underscored that teenage pregnancy remains the leading cause of death among girls […]
Day: April 24, 2025
Air Peace, one of Nigeria’s top airlines, has temporarily halted all its domestic flights in response to the ongoing strike by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet). The airline made the announcement on Wednesday, citing critical safety concerns arising from the suspension of weather forecasting services vital for flight operations. In […]
OPay, a leading Nigerian fintech company, has announced the expansion of its N1.2 billion, 10-year scholarship program to students at the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), underlining its ongoing commitment to enhancing access to education across Nigeria. The scholarship initiative, designed to ease the financial burden of students, will allow recipients […]
As Nigeria’s digital transformation accelerates, Muhammed Rudman, CEO of the Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN), emphasized that the country’s evolving tech ecosystem is no longer just about consumption, but creation. “We’re no longer just consumers of technology; we’re building our own future,” Rudman said, reflecting on Nigeria’s growing role […]
The Nigeria Computer Society (NCS), in collaboration with the Imo State Government, has kicked off the 4th edition of its Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Summit in Owerri. The three-day summit, running from April 23 to 25, 2025, is being held at the Protea Hotel and brings together innovators, academics, investors, […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) will convene the inaugural Startup Consultative Forum on Monday, 28 April 2025, in Abuja. This event marks a key milestone in the implementation of the Nigeria Startup Act (NSA), which was signed into law in October 2022. Designed to foster a vibrant startup […]