Despite strides in gender equality, the underrepresentation of women in STEM fields persists, as highlighted by the latest UNESCO report on gender-responsive education. Biases, social norms, and expectations hinder many girls and women, especially in developing countries across Africa, from pursuing STEM education and careers. This alarming gender disparity is […]
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Disruptions to internet connectivity have been documented in Nigeria due to damage inflicted upon international undersea cables crucial for the country’s online connectivity. Telecommunication firms and several banks, reliant on these cables for internet provision, have been notably impacted by the outage. The incident primarily stems from substantial impairment to […]
A series of cable cuts have caused equipment faults on major undersea cables along the West African Coast, leading to adverse effects on data and fixed telecom services in multiple countries including Nigeria, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Senegal, and Cote de Ivoire. The incidents occurred in Cote de’Ivoire and Senegal, with […]
MTN Nigeria, an ICT company, has achieved a significant milestone by obtaining the Economic Dividends for Gender Equality (EDGE) MOVE certification from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) at its headquarters. This accolade positions MTN Nigeria as the pioneering technology firm in Africa to receive such recognition, underscoring its dedication to […]
The annual Ramadan Public Lecture organized by the Muslim faithful of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) took place at the Authority’s headquarters in Ijora-Olopa. During his welcome speech, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, the Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, who was represented by Mr. Kunle Adebiyi, the Executive Director of Finance, emphasized […]
President Bola Tinubu announced on Wednesday the swift reopening of Nigeria’s land and air borders with its neighboring Niger Republic. His Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, conveyed the directive, which also included the immediate lifting of additional sanctions against the country. The statement, seemingly crafted to preserve […]
Dr. Bashir Gwandu, former Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), is mourning the loss of his mother, Hajiya Aisha Gwandu. Confirming the sad news, Dr. Gwandu, who also served as a former Executive Commissioner and acting EVC of the Nigerian Communications Commission […]
The Ministry of Police Affairs recently presented a 15-seater Toyota Hiace bus to the Union of the Ministry and decorated the Chief Security Officer (CSO) to the Minister in a ceremony at the Ministry Headquarters in Abuja. The Permanent Secretary, Dr. Nasir Sani-Gwarzo, representing the Minister of Police Affairs, Senator […]
Renowned Nollywood actress Rita Dominic has opened up about her decision to step away from the screen, disclosing her personal struggles and the unexpected path that led her to a caregiving role in the United Kingdom (UK). Dominic shared her story at the 2024 Women of Valour Conference in Accra, […]
The much-anticipated Nigerian Students Loan Scheme, scheduled to be launched by the Federal Government, has been postponed indefinitely, as confirmed by the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, Akintunde Sawyer, in an interview with Arise News on Tuesday. Originally set to kick off on Thursday, the loan scheme […]