Nigeria advances digital revolution as DBI plans to upskill 5m citizens
By Victor Ahiuma-Young In a bold move to position Nigeria as a global digital powerhouse, the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI) has announced plans to train five million Nigerians in digital competencies over the next three years. The initiative was unveiled by DBI President/CEO, Dr. David Daser, during a conference in Abuja to mark the Institute’s […]
FG launches new citizenship, business processing digital platform
THE Ministry of Interior has announced the launch of a new online citizenship and business management platform.
Nothing to be gained from declaration of state of emergency(6), by Eric Teniola
From last week, this is the concluding part of Chief Obafemi Awolowo’s counter-submission in response to that of Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa on the declaration of a state of emergency in the Western Region following the Action Group crisis there. “Thirdly I say- I said it outside this House and I want to repeat it on […]
30,000 A’Ibom youths upscaled with employability skills
By Egufe Yafugborhi UYO – CAREER development and recruitment group, Jobberman has set on upscaling skills for 30,000 Akwa Ibom state youths between ages 18 and 35 to enhance their employability. At an Entrepreneurship and Small Business Course Training facilitated Wednesday in Uruan Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom in partnership with The Inspired Decision, Jobberman […]
NDYC to Peter Obi: Beware of partnering with Atiku in in 2027
By Dapo Akinrefon The Niger Delta Youth Congress (NDYC) has urged the 2023 Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Mr Peter Obi to reject a proposed joint ticket with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, describing the latter as an “emblem of the old political order whose career is marked by allegations of corruption and […]
Commonwealth Health Ministers unite for bold action on sustainable health financing
By Sola Ogundipe Commonwealth health ministers who gathered at the 37th Commonwealth Health Ministers Meeting (CHMM), held in Geneva, Switzerland, have committed to a bold new approach to securing sustainable health financing, even as they laid out a roadmap to strengthen healthcare systems and ensure equitable access to quality healthcare for 2.7 billion people across […]
NASS set to amend pension reform Act 2014 – Jalo
The Chairman of the House Committee on Pensions, Hussaini Jalo, says plans are underway to amend the Pension Reform Act (PRA), which was last reviewed in 2014. Jalo made the statement at a stakeholders engagement session on the review of the PRA 2014, organised by the House of Representatives Committee on Pensions in Abuja. He […]
Lagos clarifies plastic ban: Water sachets, PET bottles exempted as July 1 enforcement nears
The Lagos State Government has clarified that its forthcoming ban on Single Use Plastics (SUPs) will not affect water sachets, PET bottles, or nylon carrier bags with a thickness greater than 40 microns.
N47 trillion later: A midterm reality check for state power, by Dakuku Peterside
The halfway mark of any journey invites a reckoning, and politics is no exception. In mature liberal democracies, the reckoning is built into the calendar: midterm elections test the strength of the governing party by subjecting its record to the electorate’s cold appraisal. One of the defining features of American-style liberal democracy is the midterm performance […]
Coalition rallies support for Maikaya to succeed Governor Sule in 2027
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, a coalition of All Progressives Congress (APC) youths from across the 13 local government areas of Nasarawa State has converged to harmonize their interests and advocate for youth inclusion in governance.
Partnership with ICRC vital for expanding access to water, sanitation infrastructure – Minister
By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – THE Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr Joseph Utsev, Monday, underscored the partnership with the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission, ICRC, for the expansion of access to water and sanitation infrastructures. Utsev stated this during a courtesy visit by the ICRC delegation led by the Director General, DG, Dr Jobson […]
