Nigerian police fired teargas at hundreds of protesters on Tuesday during the #FearlessInOctober demonstration in Abuja, a protest against poverty, hardship, and poor governance. The crackdown, which took place in the Jabi and Utako areas of the Federal Capital Territory, caused panic as demonstrators fled, and residents sought cover. The […]
Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has commended Nigerians for their resilience amid ongoing national challenges, urging them to remain hopeful as the country continues its efforts toward positive change. He also stressed the importance of national unity as a critical factor for moving the nation forward. In a goodwill […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has announced that it is finalizing the National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy Document, which will soon be open for public feedback. This initiative aims to ensure the widespread adoption of AI across Nigeria. The disclosure was made during the 2024 Women Entrepreneurs and […]
Leading telecommunications company, Globacom, has commended the dedication, passion, and resilience of Nigerians in a message celebrating the country’s 64th Independence Anniversary. In its statement, the company highlighted the enduring qualities of patriotism, industry, and an enterprising spirit that have sustained the nation despite various challenges. Globacom praised Nigerians who […]
The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has underscored the critical role women play in the tech industry and the need to further support female entrepreneurs in Nigeria’s digital economy. Inuwa’s message was delivered during the 2024 Women Entrepreneurs and Executives in Tech Summit (WEETS) […]
Engr. Ikechukwu Nnamani, CEO of Digital Realty Nigeria, has emphasized the need for the ethical development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the expansion of Data Centers as critical steps towards achieving Nigeria’s digital economy goals. He made this statement during a courtesy visit from the Executive Committee of the Nigeria […]
The Chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum and Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has offered heartfelt condolences to Pastor Umo Eno, the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, following the death of his wife, Mrs. Patience Umo-Eno. In a statement released on Friday by Ismaila Misilli, the Director-General of […]
Nigeria has secured vital financial support from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, with $600,000 earmarked for flood relief efforts in Borno State and an additional $5 million allocated to boost the country’s industrial cassava sector. The announcement followed a meeting between Vice President Kashim Shettima and a Gates Foundation […]
The Senate on Thursday passed the South-West Development Commission Establishment Bill, 2024, moving it one step closer to becoming law. While the bill has been widely welcomed, the Yoruba socio-political group Afenifere has emphasized that Nigeria’s greater need is for restructuring and devolution of powers to ensure true federalism. The […]
The Enugu State Government has launched a full-scale investigation into the activities of the Oriokpa Masquerade groups following the tragic deaths of two individuals earlier this week in Nsukka Local Government Area. Chief Okey Ogbodo, the Commissioner for Local Government, Rural Development, and Chieftaincy Affairs, confirmed the investigation in a […]