ICT
16 Oct
The Adamawa State Government, in partnership with Mentors Innovation Hub Nigeria, is set to empower 1,000 women and youths, and People Living with Disability across the 21 local government areas of the state through specialised Information and Communication Technology (ICT) training. This initiative aims to tackle unemployment and improve the employability and self-reliance of the…
23 Sep
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Monday commissioned four electricity projects in three local government areas of the state. The projects were facilitated by a member of the House of Representatives representing the Ede/Ejigbo/Egbedore Federal constituency, Bamidele Salam. The projects are situated in various of communities within Salam's constituency, including Oke Arula, Ofatedo, Sekona communities,…
12 Sep
The Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has presented a new charter of empowerment for 100,000 youths across the 31 local councils of Akwa Ibom State, beginning in October 2024.
6 Sep
The renewed Hope Agenda clearly recognises the power of technology and innovation to enable inclusive economic growth and development.
28 Aug
Lagos State government has pledged to equip youths with Information Communication Technology (ICT) skills as the world is an era where technological proficiency can open doors to opportunities, enhance employability, and drive innovation in every sector. Speaking at a press briefing, on Wednesday, to announce a free specialised ICT training for 200 youths in Lagos, the…
13 Aug
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, has expressed the judiciary's commitment to embrace information technology to advance justice delivery in the country.
7 Aug
The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) says plans are underway to train 35 youths through its NECA Information Communication Technology (ICT) Academy on ICT skills. NECA’s Director-General, Mr. Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde, made this known in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos. “The training covers areas such as International Computer Driving License, digital marketing, graphics design, and…
29 May
Participants at The Bullion Lecture 2024 have called on the government at all levels in the country to increase investment in human capital development to achieve fast-paced prosperity for the country.
21 May
The Edo State governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said the state will leverage its diplomatic and business ties with the Swedish Government to create more opportunities in education, cultural exchange and entrepreneurship for youths.
12 May
An Information Communication Technology (ICT) expert, Mr Jide Awe, has called on the Federal Government to focus on strengthening cybersecurity rather than floating levies that will further worsen economic hardship of Nigerians.
2 May
A GLOBAL Information and Communication Technology (ICT) infrastructure provider, Huawei, has unveiled its innovative and technologically-driven cloud solution for broadcast media, particularly television networks in Nigeria.
15 Mar
In what seems like a direct consequence of the economic crisis that has forced many companies to either shut down or scale down operations, while others exit, Nigeria could only generate N1.13 trillion
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The Federal High Court sitting in Kano has restrained the state Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC) from conducting elections into chairmanships and councillorship seats in the 44 local government areas of the state. In a landmark judgment delivered by Justice Simon Amobeda on Tuesday, the court declared that all activities and preparations of KANSIEC in respect…
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The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilesa, Ilesa, Osun State, Prof. Taiwo Olufemi Asaolu, has described the recurring invasion by herdsmen and encroachment by illegal miners on the school land as some of the challenges confronting the institution. He said that due to the lack of perimeter fencing in the school, herders and miners have…
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Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has raised the alarm over projections by multiple sources that the global loss to cybercrimes may reach a staggering $10.5 trillion by 2025, with approximately 2,328 cases occurring daily. Olukoyede made this revelation on Tuesday in Abuja at the National Summit on Cybercrime…
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An infection with the new mpox variant clade 1b has been detected in Germany for the first time, the Robert Koch Institute health authority said on Tuesday. The infection occurred abroad and was detected last Friday, the institute said, adding that it did not see an increased risk for Germany but was "monitoring the situation…
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The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has condemned the federal government's plan to build lavish housing for judges, labelling it an act of corruption. The pro-democracy group claims that the executive branch’s decision to allocate public funds for the construction of luxury homes for judicial officers violates the principle of separation of powers…
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Jigawa State has successfully raised over N1 billion in support for victims of the recent tanker explosion in Majiya in Taura Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. The announcement was made by the state Commissioner for Information, Home Affairs, Youths and Sports, Sagir Musa, following a State Executive Council (SEC) meeting chaired by Governor…
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No fewer than 542 personnel are competing in the 2024 Nigerian Army Small Arms Championship (NASAC), the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. The week-long championship would featured 109 officers and 433 soldiers at Jaji Military Cantonment Range in Kaduna State. The participants comprised personnel of the Army Headquarters Garrison, Abuja; 1 Division Kaduna, 2…
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The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has announced the formation of a forensic investigative committee aimed at addressing the ongoing issues of grid collapses in Nigeria. The announcement follows recent disturbances to the national grid, which caused blackouts in several regions of the country twice within the past week. In a statement from his media…
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The House of Representatives Committee on Defense, says it will ensure effective utilization of resources allocated to military colleges and institutions. The institutions are: the Nigerian Defense Academy (NDA); Defense Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) and the Armed Forces Command and Staff College (AFCSC) Jaji. The Chairman of the committee, Babajimi Benson, said this on…
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Officials from the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) and Kaduna Electric have called for patience among residents in Northern states as the region continues to experience power outages due to issues with electricity transmission. On Tuesday, TCN announced that the outages were linked to the tripping of its 330kV DC Transmission Line, which has affected…