Minister of communication and the digital economy, Isa Pantami has stated that Nigeria has the potential that can transform the country into a global digital powerhouse. This was stated by the minister while commissioning ‘Digital Nigeria Centre’ at the Father O’Connel Science College, Minna, Niger state. The project was facilitated by …
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The Nigerian Army has stated that its personnel have witnessed positive changes under the leadership of Faruk Yahaya, its chief. This was stated by the army in reaction to reports that some soldiers and officers were planning to protest unpaid emoluments and poor working conditions. Onyema Nwachukwu, army’s spokesperson in …
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The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has placed Nigerians on a monkeypox red alert after the health agency observed an uptick in monkeypox cases in the country. Director-General of NCDC, Ifedayo Adetifa who disclosed this during a virtual media dialogue on monkeypox on Tuesday June 28, warned that if the current …
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The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the United Nations’ global development network. It advocates for change and connects countries to knowledge, experience, and resources to help people build a better life for themselves. It provides expert advice, training and grants support to developing countries, with increasing emphasis on assistance to …
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Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian non-profit organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood, and enable children to prepare for and respond to – crises and adversity. We believe in the power and potential of every child, …
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Hammakopp Consortium, a Civil Construction, Maintenance, and Fabrication firm, has stated that its insistence on standards and quality before undergoing any construction project is why it has made its mark in the construction industry. Hammakopp has a well-equipped laboratory where various construction materials are tested before being deployed to sites …
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On a quest to improve the lives of underserved women across diverse communities,The Coca-Cola Foundation funded women empowerment initiative, Catalyst for Change, implemented by a local NGO partner, Karis and Eleos Hand of Hope Foundation, has successfully empowered another batch of 1,000 women in Alimosho, Lagos State. This makes it …
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The International Fiscal Association (IFA) has thrown its weight behind Nigeria for refusing to endorse the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) G20 inclusive Framework two-pillar solution to the taxation of the digital economy, saying it will be an infringement on Nigeria’s sovereignty. The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) …
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Ondo State governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has signed an Executive Order for the compulsory installation and use of Close Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras in all public and private institutions in the state, following the June terrorist attack on worshippers at St Francis Catholic Church, Owa-Luwa, Owo. Akeredolu said the Executive Order …
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The Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) Board has lauded President Muhammadu Buhari for lifting the Federal Government’s ban on basketball. Recall that the federal had in May announced its decision to withdraw the national teams from international basketball. But the decision was rescinded on Thursday with Buhari issuing approval for immediate reversal of …
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