Minister harps on role Cooperative societies play in economic development
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Kaduna – The Minister of State, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Dr. Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi has said that about 12 percent of the global population, according to International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) is engaged in one of the 3 million cooperatives worldwide, providing stable employment and work opportunities for 280 million […]
Ex-Delta Assembly speaker, Igbuya denies supporting state APC faction
The Delta State Representative on the Board of Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Rt. Hon. Monday Igbuya has debunked a media report that he is supporting a faction of the All Progressives Congress in Delta State.
Food security: Seed Council introduces digital platforms to eliminate low-quality seeds
By Jimoh Babatunde Dr. Ishiak Othman Khalid, Acting DG, National Agricultural Seeds Council, NASC, has two digital platforms, Seed Tracker and Seed Codex, designed to .eliminate low-quality seeds, He said the innovative technologies are designed to improve seed quality, traceability and farmer confidence. Speaking with journalists, Khalid said the National Agricultural Seed Council (NASC) of Nigeria […]
Lagos to become hub for digital gaming, fintech solutions – Sanwo-Olu
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to fostering an ecosystem that promotes innovation, responsible gaming, and digital entrepreneurship. Sanwo-Olu gave the assurance at the Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority’s 2nd Africa Gaming Expo (AGE) 2025, held on Tuesday in Victoria Island. The theme: “Transforming Africa’s Gaming and Fintech Sector with Artificial Intelligence”. […]
Kano gov named African Governor of the Year for Good Governance
*As President Rejoelina of Madagascar, Ugandan PM receive African Leadership Awards Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has been honoured as the African Governor of the Year for Good Governance at the 14th African Leadership Magazine (ALM) Persons of the Year 2025 ceremony in Casablanca, Morocco. In a statement issued by governor’s spokesperson Sunusi […]
NAPPS partners Cosmopolitan University to integrate AI into school mgt
NAPPS Lagos Chapter, collaborated with the Cosmopolitan University, Abuja, to organise a one-day free training on the integration of artificial intelligence, AI in school management.
Ex-minister Adegoroye congratulates Aiyedatiwa, Fasoranti on inauguration, appointment
A former Minister of Transportation, Prince Ademola Adegoroye, has congratulated Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on his inauguration as the 7th elected governor of Ondo State.
Fintech expert builds AI model, authors book on future of finance
By Elizabeth Osayande Fintech expert Oluwaseun Adigun has developed an AI-powered financial intelligence model designed to transform key industries such as e-commerce, real estate, and cross-border payments. With over 17 years of experience in global finance, specializing in structured investments and risk assessment, he is now set to share his knowledge in an upcoming book. […]
FiliFilms, 7eventh Studio unveil ‘The Masked King’ – set for March 2025 release
Movie lovers are in for a thrilling experience as FiliFilms and 7eventh Studio collaborate on the highly anticipated epic thriller, “The Masked King.”
Gov Abdulrazaq flags off Kwara Agro Input Fair, restates commitment to food security
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Monday launched the State Agro Inputs Fair for the year 2025 as part of his administration’s commitment to food security and agric sector transformation.
RAAMP: Kwara releases over N4billion counterpart fund in five years
By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin Kwara state Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP) Project Coordinator, Dr Isaac Kolo, has hinted that we’ll over N4 billion has been paid as the state’s counterpart fund for RAAMP between 2019 till date. RAAMP is funded through contributions of the International Development Association (IDA), a subsidiary of the World […]
AI, Deepfakes, Battle for Truth: Combating digital misinformation in age of emerging technologies
By Elizabeth Osayande As our digital environment continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, the convergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and misinformation has emerged as a challenge that threatens the very fabric of truth and democracy. Even more as deepfakes continue to gain traction.Amaka Peace Onebunne, a Technology and Media Researcher, discusses the role of […]
PDP North East Congress: Court adjourns hearing to 7th April, 2025
By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri Following a case between Dr Nicholas E. Msheliza and two others as Claimants, against the Respondents/Defendants (People’s Democratic Party, the National Chairman of PDP, the National Vice Chairman, PDP northeast and four others over the conduct of the Party’s Zonal Congress held on Saturday 22nd February, 2025 in Bauchi State, the […]
MAN lauds BOI for promoting green, sustainable industrial practices in Nigeria
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has commended the Bank of Industry (BOI) for its dedication to fostering green and sustainable industrial practices in Nigeria.
Northern groups back Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bills
The Northern Union and 72 other Arewa groups have announced their support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bills.
‘Igbo Coup’: South East Youths Stakeholders Forum demands apology, justice from Nigeria
The South East Youths Stakeholders Forum (SEYSF) has demanded for national apology from the Nigerian government and some of it leaders who deceitfully tagged the January 15 1966 coup d’etat as an Igbo orchestrated putsch and used that to cause hatred against Ndigbo, exclusion from mainstream politics and mass murder for the people of ethnic nationality. SEYSF demand […]
