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SubscribeGroup unveils initiative to tackle spread of illicit digital content
By Innocent Anaba A non governmental organisation, NGO, The Global Clusters has launched a new initiative, tagged “Content Revolution,” aimed at tackling the growing spread of illicit, unverified and irresponsible digital content while promoting purposeful, value-driven information to inspire positive social change and national development. The initiative was unveiled during the organisation’s second anniversary celebration […]
Oyo abduction: The rescue was successful, but where was the noise?
By Ademola Lawrence When the news first broke that students and teachers had been abducted, the nation reacted as expected. Social media erupted with outrage. Television stations ran breaking news coverage. Newspapers led with banner headlines. Political commentators dissected the incident, while citizens demanded answers from the government and security agencies. It was a moment […]
Post Clearance Audit: Why World Bank technical assistance matters for Nigeria’s trade competitiveness
The two-week mission, which commenced at Customs Headquarters in Abuja on June 1 and concluded on June 12, focused on strengthening compliance management
Stakeholders express confidence in Nigeria’s new envoy to Benin, pledge support
By Esther Onyegbula Diplomatic stakeholders have expressed confidence that Nigeria’s newly appointed Ambassador to the Republic of Benin, Mrs. Mopelola Adeola-Ibrahim, will strengthen bilateral relations and record remarkable achievements that will benefit both countries. The stakeholders spoke in separate interviews with journalists during a dinner organised by the Nigerian Embassy in Cotonou on Friday to […]
LASU VC, Registrar celebrate Olori’s appointment as pioneer registrar of Greenland University
…Olatunji-Bello, Fanu say appointment reflects LASU’s impact on Nigerian higher education By Elizabeth Osayande The Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University, LASU, Distinguished Professor Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, mni, NPOM, and the University Registrar, Mr Emmanuel A. Fanu, MANUPA, FCAI, have congratulated Mr Adewunmi Samuel Olori on his appointment as the Pioneer Registrar of Greenland University, Jalingo, Taraba […]
2027: Akoko Northwest APC leaders rally behind Tinubu, BTO, reaffirm party unity
— Pledge 95% votes By Dayo Johnson Akure Leaders of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Akoko Northwest Local Government Constituency II have reaffirmed their commitment to the re-election of President Bola Tinubu and pledged to intensify grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections. The resolution was reached during a strategic meeting convened by […]
Michael Ayoade named among Nigeria’s 50 Most Influential Figures in digital economy for 2nd time
Seventeen years later, Dotmac has grown from a technology services start-up into a full-spectrum digital infrastructure company
NCDMB, AFN Global Services train, empower 50 youths in Port Harcourt
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), in partnership with AFN Global Services Limited, has concluded a 10-day training and empowerment programme for 50 youths in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The programme, held from June 29 to July 10, 2026, focused on the installation and repair of DStv systems, CCTV cameras and Starlink internet […]
Nigerian-owned firm raises $1m to expand AI-powered U.S. immigration platform
By Elizabeth Osayande African-founded immigration technology firm, Immigify, has secured a $1 million pre-seed investment to expand its artificial intelligence-powered platform designed to make the United States immigration process easier to understand and manage. The investment, led by Gener8tor with participation from M25, Invest Nebraska, Nelnet and NMotion, is expected to support the company’s efforts […]
NCDMB, BOSS A1 train 50 youths in data analytics
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), in collaboration with BOSS A1 Global Limited, has concluded a five-day training programme on Data Analytics and Business Intelligence for 50 youths in Yaba, Lagos State. The training, held from July 6 to July 10, 2026, was aimed at equipping participants with practical digital skills required for […]
Agrisiti, Mastercard Foundation and partners celebrate emerging agripreneurs at AquaRice 360 pitch competition
Agrisiti, in collaboration with Tagdev 2.0, the University of Port Harcourt, RuForum (Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture), in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has successfully concluded the AquaRice 360 Pitch Competition, crowning outstanding youth-led agribusiness ventures from across Nigeria and marking the culmination of the Agrisiti Hybrid Digital Training on Agribusiness and […]
Wellspring University pledges quality health service delivery, unveils new programmes
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – THE management of Wellspring University in Benin City has promised quality health services through the training of competent and qualified health practitioners and professionals. The Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. Isaac Ajayi stated this at a press conference where he announced that the National Universities Commission (NUC) has […]
Federal Character Commission must embrace AI to ensure fairness — DBI
By Victor Ahiuma-YoungThe President and Chief Executive Officer of the Digital Bridge Institute, DBI, Mr. David Daser, has urged the Federal Character Commission, FCC, to embrace Artificial Intelligence, AI, technology and data-driven systems to promote fairness, transparency and objectivity in public sector recruitment and compliance processes. Daser made the call while presenting a paper titled […]
AEW 2026 and the Future of African Energy Security
By Tare Olokojobi As African Energy Week returns to Cape Town in October, the continent faces a defining question: can Africa convert its vast resources into reliable, affordable and strategically secure energy for its own people and industries? Africa is not short of energy. The continent holds substantial oil and gas reserves, some of the […]
GIGREE trains 30 Benue organisations to boost safety, resilience of women rights defenders
By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Global Initiative for Girls’ Rights Education and Empowerment (GIGREE), with support from Urgent Action Fund-Africa (UAF-Africa), has concluded a capacity-building programme for Women Human Rights Defenders (WHRDs) in Benue state, equipping them with practical skills to strengthen their safety, mental well-being and advocacy for the protection of women and girls. […]
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