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The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has emphasized that building a digitally skilled public sector workforce is crucial for driving government reforms and expanding Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption. Speaking at a Digital Skills Masterclass organized by NITDA in collaboration with Meta, the Director General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, noted that technology alone cannot ...
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has commenced payment of insured deposits to customers of the 46 recently failed microfinance banks. The NDIC Managing Director and Chief Executive, Mr Thompson Sunday, disclosed this in an interview with newsmen in Abuja on the sidelines of the International Association of Deposit Insurers Africa Regional Committee meeting. Speaking, ...
Zenith Bank Plc has been named “Nigeria’s Best Bank” for the second consecutive year and "Africa’s Best Bank” at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026, clinching the biggest and most coveted national and continental awards in banking. The awards were presented to the Bank on Thursday, 16 July 2026, at The Peninsula London Hotel, London. ...
By Imisioluwa Afunmiso Three persons were rescued with serious injuries on Wednesday following a multiple-vehicle crash along the LASU Isheri Road at Iyana School, inward Igando, Lagos. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) said the crash occurred after a Mack flatbed truck reportedly suffered brake failure, causing the driver to lose control and collide ...
By Precious Mark The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has made a N2 billion donation to support the development of the Akwete fabric production site in Abia State. Senator Tinubu made the donation during her visit to Akwete. Speaking, she noted that the rich cultural heritage of Nigerians must be preserved for future ...
By Precious Mark President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Mrs. Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, on her election as the first elected and second female President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). In a statement released on Tuesday, by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President praised the victory as a ...
By Taiwo Scholastica The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government and relevant agencies to step up efforts to strengthen food safety measures amid rising cases of foodborne diseases in Nigeria. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance presented during plenary on Tuesday by Edo State lawmaker, Billy ...
By Precious Mark The federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Nigeria's animal health systems by expanding local veterinary vaccine production through a $100 million phase I private sector investment. The plant is projected to create 600 to 900 high-skilled jobs and produce 1.2 billion vaccine doses annually at peak capacity, significantly reducing reliance ...
By Imisioluwa Afunmiso The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ogun State Sector Command, has confirmed the death of two persons in a road crash at Leme along the Abeokuta-Ibadan Expressway. The crash, which occurred at about 5:45 p.m. on Monday, involved a black Lexus car with registration number KJA 398 JR and a black TVS ...
By Imisioluwa Afunmiso The Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday has commenced consideration of two requests from the Lagos State Government seeking legislative approval for infrastructure financing initiatives, including participation in a funding programme and the issuance of a ₦200 billion bond. The requests, contained in separate letters from the Commissioner for Finance, Mr. ...
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has called for stronger collaboration among African countries to enhance the continent’s influence in shaping global telecommunications and digital economy policies. This call was made by Dr Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) and Chief Executive Officer of the NCC, at the opening ceremony of the 7th Ordinary Session of ...
By Imisioluwa Afunmiso The Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) has dismissed allegations of misconduct in the administration of the N1 billion Disability Intervention Fund. In a statement, the Office reaffirming its commitment to transparency, accountability, and the welfare of persons with disabilities in the state. It also acknowledged the media's role in promoting ...
By Taiwo Scholarstica The House of Representatives Ad Hoc Committee investigating the alleged establishment and operations of the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC) has issued a final warning to ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) that have failed to honour its invitations. The committee threatened to use its constitutional powers to compel the affected agencies ...
By Taiwo Scholarstica The Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs has revealed that it turned down several requests from the controversial Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC). Appearing before the House of Representatives Ad-Hoc Committee investigating the legality, operations and activities of the PFIPC, the Minjstry revealed that it has never had any official dealings with ...
The Association of Meter Manufacturers of Nigeria (AMMON) has withdrawn its suit against the Federal Government, ending a dispute that had blocked the procurement of 1.55 million smart meters. The withdrawal, actioned through a Notice of Discontinuance filed at the Federal High Court in Kano, was after the intervention of the Minister of Power, Joseph ...
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has called for stronger collaboration among African countries to enhance the continent’s influence in shaping global telecommunications and digital economy policies. This call was made by Dr Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) and Chief Executive Officer of the NCC, at the opening ceremony of the 7th Ordinary Session of the ...
Sen. Musiliu Obanikoro, Director-General the Kadri Obafemi Hamzat Governorship Campaign Organisation, has applauded Awori community in Lagos and Ogun states for supporting the governorship aspiration of Lagos Deputy Gov. Obafemi Hamzat. Obanikoro made the commendation on Tuesday during a courtesy visit to the organisation by leaders of the community, in Lagos. The delegation was led ...
The Nasarawa State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting local content, creating jobs and driving industrial growth through the National Brand Development and Made in Nigeria Industrial Project. Dr Labaran Magaji, Secretary to the State Government (SSG), gave the assurance on Tuesday in Lafia while declaring open a one-day training on the foundation, administration, ...
The Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Area of Lagos State has appealed to its residents to complement government’s efforts by adopting responsible waste disposal practices. The Chairman of the council, Mr Sesan Olowa, made this known in Lagos on Tuesday, when he visited various communities to assess the flooding situation and engage directly with affected residents. While ...
By Taiwo Scholarstica The Senate on Tuesday passed the Insurance Regulatory Commission Bill, 2025, which seeks to repeal the National Insurance Commission Act, 1997, and introduce a new framework for the regulation of Nigeria’s insurance industry. The bill scaled third reading after the Senate considered and adopted the report of the Committee on Banking, Insurance ...
By Imisioluwa Afunmiso The Kwara State Government has ordered the immediate demolition of a two-storey building in the Oke-Suna area of Ilorin East Local Government Area after declaring the structure unsafe and a threat to lives and property. The directive, issued through the Kwara State Environmental Protection Agency (KWEPA), followed complaints from residents over the ...
The Senate on Tuesday extended by three weeks the lifespan of its ad hoc committee investigating the Safe Schools Initiative and broadened the scope of the probe to include the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, Nigerian Education Loan Fund, Universal Basic Education Commission, Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, and the National Social Investment ...
