The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) is spearheading agricultural transformation in Nigeria by implementing innovative strategies aimed at achieving growth, sustainability, and economic prosperity. This aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. In a statement issued to newsmen in Kaduna on Sunday, the Executive Secretary of the fund, Muhammed Abu-Ibrahim, highlighted the agency’s transformative efforts. The statement was a fallout of the convocation lecture he presented on Saturday at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State. Abu-Ibrahim emphasized the agency’s mission to harness the transformative power of agriculture, stating, “Our ultimate mission is to harness the transformative power…
Author: Abdoulaye Kay
The Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN) has reiterated its dedication to supporting job-seeking female professional engineers through innovative initiatives and partnerships. Dr. Atinuke Owolabi, Chairman of APWEN’s Lagos Chapter, restated this commitment during a courtesy visit to the Managing Director of Crestech Engineering, Mr. Sobande Gbolahan, on Saturday. Building on APWEN’s recent efforts, Owolabi revealed that the association had secured three placement slots for female engineers currently undergoing their National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation at the Lagos State camp. In addition, Crestech Engineering Ltd has agreed to provide automatic employment for these potential corps members, contingent…
Dr. Bosun Tijani, the Minister of Communication, Innovation, and Digital Economy, says the Federal Government approved a 50% tariff hike for telecommunication companies to sustain the industry. Tijani added that the new tariff would enable telecommunication companies to invest in new infrastructure and improve connectivity. He said this at the maiden Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Nigeria (RAIN) summit on Saturday in Ibadan, with the theme: “The Rain of Transformation is upon us: CEOs Arise.” The minister urged Nigerian youths to drive technological progress as the present administration provides the necessary infrastructure. “The biggest challenge for governments is individuals, as we…
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a groundbreaking initiative to combat the threat posed by hazardous chemicals in 11 Least Developed Countries (LDCs) across Africa. In a statement released on Saturday, the AfDB outlined its plan to address Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) and mercury through a project titled ‘Scaling-up Investment and Technology Transfer to Facilitate Capacity Strengthening and Technical Assistance for the Implementation of Stockholm and Minamata Conventions in African LDCs – Phase 2’ (AFLDC-2). This initiative will focus on improving the management of chemicals and waste in Angola, Ethiopia, the Gambia, Guinea, Liberia, Mauritania, Senegal, Sierra Leone,…
The Minister of State for Health, Dr. Kunle Salako, extended free healthcare services to 1,000 residents of Ogun State during a medical outreach held on Saturday. Represented by his Special Adviser, Mr. Wale Junaid, the minister disclosed this initiative at the outreach program conducted for the residents of Ayetoro and Saala-Orile communities in the Yewa North Local Government Area. The outreach provided various health services, including malaria treatment, hypertension and diabetes checks, among others, catering to people across all age groups. Dr. Salako explained that the objective of the program was to enhance the well-being of rural residents. He emphasized…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced immediate cost-cutting measures, including a freeze on non-essential staff recruitment, in response to the financial strain caused by the United States’ decision to withdraw from the global health body. In an email sent to staff on Thursday, WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus outlined steps to mitigate the financial impact, including significant reductions in travel, limiting procurement, suspending office upgrades, and holding meetings virtually, except in exceptional cases. Only critical missions to provide technical support to countries will proceed. “This announcement has intensified our financial challenges and created uncertainty for our workforce,” Dr.…
On Friday, a tech expert, Mr. Ganiyu Lawal, emphasized the need to leverage technology to achieve the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Lawal, the Chief Executive Officer of COAPPT Solutions, shared this perspective during an interview on the sidelines of the Social Impact Tech Summit (SIT Summit) in Lagos. The summit, themed “Leveraging Technology towards Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals,” was organized by COAPPT Solutions to drive conversations about integrating technology into social impact work. Lawal highlighted the summit’s objective to bridge the digital divide and promote the application of technology to achieve the SDGs. “There is a significant…
The Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, has urged Nigeria’s tech ecosystem to capitalize on opportunities provided by international collaborations to strengthen its global presence. Dr. Tijani made the call on Friday while speaking at the Nigerian-French Technology Roundtable in Lagos. He emphasized that Nigeria’s participation in the upcoming Viva Technology (VivaTech) Conference 2025 in Paris represents a pivotal moment for the country’s digital economy. According to him, platforms like VivaTech offer an unparalleled opportunity to showcase Nigeria’s innovations and position its tech startups as leaders on the global stage. He highlighted the importance of leveraging…
Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has offered automatic employment to 16 nursing graduates of Sudan International University. These graduates were among the 66 students sponsored by the Zamfara State Government to study in Sudan but faced an abrupt disruption due to the ongoing conflict in the country. In 2023, they were evacuated back to Nigeria, where the governor’s swift intervention ensured they could complete their final exams. Governor Lawal presented the nurses with their employment letters and certificates at a ceremony held at the Government House in Gusau. He praised their resilience and determination despite the challenges they faced, urging…
Meta Platforms announced on Friday its plans to invest a staggering $60 billion to $65 billion in 2025, a move aimed at significantly expanding its AI infrastructure. This marks a sharp rise in the company’s capital expenditures compared to the $38 billion to $40 billion estimated for 2024, highlighting Meta’s commitment to becoming a global leader in artificial intelligence. The announcement places Meta alongside other major U.S. tech giants, such as Google and Microsoft, which have also committed significant resources toward AI development. As the AI race intensifies, these investments are expected to reshape the technology landscape, enabling companies to…