Media reports linking the ministry to the ongoing detention of blogger Harrison Ofoegbu (Ijele Speaks) have been refuted by Zion Prayer Movement Outreach. The ministry’s Media Adviser, Dan Aibangbe, and members of the legal team called reports by Sahara Reporters that Ofoegbu had been held for a year by its […]
Month: April 2025
The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has urged Nigerians to see technology as a neutral tool that can help drive the country’s socio-economic development when used purposefully. Speaking during a virtual panel session themed “Culture and Innovation: The Changing Landscape and Technoculture,” Inuwa—represented […]
Leading agritech firm Afrimash has introduced a new USSD solution aimed at protecting poultry farmers from purchasing substandard or counterfeit day-old chicks. The new service, accessible by dialing 349791#, enables farmers to verify the source and quality of chicks using even the most basic mobile phones. The initiative, supported by […]
Renowned technology expert and African thought leader, Dr. Evans Woherem, has launched a powerful new book titled “Building a New Africa”, calling on Africans at home and in the diaspora to unite in reimagining the continent’s future. The book, described by many as timely and visionary, offers a compelling roadmap […]
Momentum is building for the highly anticipated second edition of Payments Forum Nigeria (PAFON 2.0), as organizers unveil a compelling lineup of industry leaders set to speak at the event. Scheduled for Thursday, April 10, 2025, at the Function Room 1 of the Oriental Hotel, Lekki Road, Lagos, the event […]
The MTN Foundation has announced the opening of applications for its 2025 scholarship program, reaffirming its commitment to advancing STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) development, promoting academic excellence, and enhancing diversity and inclusion by empowering Nigerian blind students. The programme provides three categories of scholarships annually: the Science and […]
In response to the recent devastating fire that swept through the Onitsha Main Market, PPC Limited—formerly known as Philips Projects Centre and a leading name in Nigeria’s engineering and infrastructure space—has called for urgent action to improve fire safety standards in buildings nationwide. The fire incident, which resulted in the […]
This week, CNN International’s African Voices Changemakers, a magazine-style programme proudly sponsored by Globacom, will spotlight two of Africa’s most influential gospel music sensations—Nathaniel Bassey and Mercy Chinwo. The 30-minute segment will delve into the lives and musical journeys of these inspiring artists, showcasing how they’ve used their voices to […]
Dr. Vincent Olatunji, National Commissioner and CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission, has been appointed as the Chair of the Anglophone Countries Committee within the Network of Africa Data Protection Authorities (NADPA). His appointment was confirmed during a committee meeting held on April 2, 2025, reinforcing Nigeria’s growing influence […]
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic death of one of its sanitation workers, Mr. Bashiru Nuhu, who lost his life in a road accident in the Ketu area. According to LAWMA, the unfortunate incident occurred when a speeding mini-bus lost control and crashed […]