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 […]
Payments Forum Nigeria (PAFON), a collaborative platform spanning various sectors within the payments industry, has garnered sponsorship from key players such as Digital Encode Limited, Cybervergent, and Payble. Preparations are underway for the inaugural PAFON event, set to be held in Lagos on Thursday, March 21, 2024, starting at 9 […]
L- R: Coordinating Director, Planning and Business Development NASENI, Mrs. Nonyem Onyechi; Chairman Presidential Implementation Committee on Technology Transfer, Dr. Mohammed Dahiru; Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, Mrs. Nko Esuabana; President, Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Mrs. Margaret Aina Oguntala; Executive Vice Chairman/CEO, National Agency for Science […]
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has forged two significant Memoranda of Understanding with the National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC) and the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), marking a pivotal step towards enhancing data protection initiatives across diverse sectors. At the signing ceremony held at the […]
President Bola Tinubu is set to inaugurate the newly renamed Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport, Minna, along with an agro-processing zone and agricultural equipment on Monday. The renaming of the airport was announced by Governor Umar Bago of Niger State on Friday, marking a significant milestone in the region. Originally […]
The film “Oppenheimer” emerged as the biggest winner at the 2024 Oscars, securing seven prestigious awards, including accolades in the Best Actor, Best Director, and Best Picture categories. Written, directed, and produced by acclaimed filmmaker Christopher Nolan, “Oppenheimer” stars Cillian Murphy as J. Robert Oppenheimer, the renowned American theoretical physicist […]
A gas explosion at Phoenix Steel Mills in Ogijo, Sagamu Local Government Area of Ogun State has resulted in nine confirmed injuries, with factory workers bearing the brunt of the blast. The incident, which occurred on Saturday, prompted a swift response from the State’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Omolola […]
