Calabar: The Central Planning Committee for the funeral of Nigeria’s former Senate President, late Dr. Joseph Wayas, has concluded arrangements for his interment in Cross River State, southern Nigeria. In a heartfelt address during a press conference …
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ITU Global Innovation Forum Unveils Strategies to Close Digital Gap.
Valletta: The Global Innovation Forum held by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) between 28 and 30 October has identified key ways to help close the ‘digital innovation gap.’ The suggested approaches, focusing on critical factors from exp…
Read MoreTax Reforms: NEC To Consult Widely.
ABUJA: The National Economic Council (NEC) has called for the harmonization of ideas concerning Nigeria’s tax reforms to enable the country to tap from all its revenue sources for national development. The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, announced t…
Read MoreIOM Empowers Conflict-Affected Communities in Adamawa, Taraba.
Abuja: The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has enhanced the livelihoods of communities affected by farmer-herder conflicts in Adamawa and Taraba states, with initiatives aimed at promoting peaceful coexistence and social cohesion. This …
Read MoreFood Insecurity, Malnutrition Threat to Economic Stability – Speaker Abass.
Abuja: The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Tajudeen Abbas, has highlighted the nation’s escalating crisis of malnutrition and food insecurity, which threatens the well-being of citizens, the economy’s resilience, and community stability. …
Read MoreCGIAR Initiative Impacts Farmers In West/Central Africa, Boost Agricultural Productivity.
Abuja: The West and Central African Food Systems Transformation’s (CGIAR) Regional Integrated Initiative Transforming Agrifood (TAFS-WCA) programme has given support to different aspects of the agricultural value chain to boost production. The first p…
Read MoreEconomic Council Endorses Special Programme For Displaced Persons.
Nigeria: Nigeria’s Economic council has endorsed a special programme for the alleviation of the plight of displaced persons and their host communities. Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu, disclosed this at the end of the meeting of…
Read MoreNigeria Police Pledge Decisive Action Against Crime.
Abuja: The Nigeria Police Force has pledged to take decisive action against those responsible for heinous crimes that threaten the peace and security of the nation. In a recent press briefing in Abuja, the capital of Nigeria, the Force Public Relation…
Read MoreGoogle Awards N2.8 Billion Grant to Boost Nigeria’s Digital Economy.
Abuja: In a significant boost to Nigeria’s digital economy, Google has awarded a N2.8 billion grant to support the country’s artificial intelligence drive. Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovations, and Digital Economy, Dr Tijani Bosun, descri…
Read MoreReps to Summon NEMA Over Flood Predictions Across Nigeria.
Abuja: The House of Representatives is set to summon the Federal Ministry of Environment, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), and the Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) to appear before the House. This summons is to seek explanations on…
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