Nigerian women are making big moves in global innovation. At TICAD 9, they showed how women-led businesses are helping Africa grow in technology and digital development. TICAD 9, held in Yokohama, Japan, focused on creating new ideas with Africa. It brought together African leaders, international investors, and development partners to explore ways to help the continent grow. During a key session about African startups, three Nigerian women stood out. They presented exciting tech ideas to Japanese investors and other global experts. These women were part of the IgniteHer Bootcamp, a program by NITDA and JICA. Their tech solutions focused on…
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The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, has welcomed back 35 young people from the state who were trained overseas as pilots and aircraft engineers. It will be remembered that Governor Eno had earlier sent these 35 indigenes to France and Ethiopia for training to build skilled manpower for the state’s growing aviation sector. Speaking at the Government House in Uyo, the governor said he was especially happy that the trainees were young people. He also thanked former governor Udom Emmanuel for his vision in creating Ibom Air and for supporting the training of the cadets abroad. He…
The Ogun State Ministry of Forestry, in partnership with a wood processing company, has started planting 2,000 tree seedlings to help restore the Arakanga Forest Reserve in Abeokuta North Local Government Area. At the launch event, the Commissioner for Forestry in Ogun State, Taiwo Oludotun, said the initiative aims to support a greener environment. He explained that private companies are eager to work with the state government to improve and protect the forests. Oludotun highlighted the many benefits of trees — including producing oxygen, absorbing carbon dioxide, supporting wildlife, preventing soil erosion, and helping regulate water flow. Trees also help…
Nigeria’s biggest airline, Air Peace, is preparing to make history by launching its first direct flight from Lagos to São Paulo, Brazil. This flight is expected to begin between the last week of November and early December 2025. Air Peace’s CEO, Allen Onyema, made the announcement during the signing of a new air agreement between Nigeria and Brazil, which was part of President Bola Tinubu’s recent visit to Brazil. Onyema described the agreement, called the Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA), as a major achievement for the Tinubu administration. He said the deal would help improve long-overdue air travel between Nigeria…
“We have reached out to one of our BoT members to explore the possibility of an out-of-court settlement since our tenure has lapsed, and even the tenure of those who benefitted from the April 10, 2021 ruling will soon expire.
The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) held a programme to teach children about careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM). The event, called ‘STEAM Funfest’, was organized in Abuja with support from Astronomy Without Borders (AWB) and Edufun Technik. It was designed to keep children engaged during the school holiday. With the theme ‘Exploring Space Technology and STEM Education’, the programme focused on primary and secondary school pupils, helping them learn more about science and technology. Dr. Matthew Adepoju, Director-General of NASRDA, was represented by Mr. Daniel Egure, Head of Space Education. He said the goal…
President Bola Tinubu on Monday started a two-day state visit to Brazil. The visit began with the signing of a major Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) between Nigeria and Brazil. The agreement was signed in Brasília by Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, and Brazil’s Minister of Transport, Silvio Costa Filho. It will create a framework for direct flights between the two countries. Both President Tinubu and Brazil’s President, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, were present at the signing ceremony. The new air service deal is expected to improve trade, tourism, investment, and cultural exchange. It will…
The Niger State government on Monday gave out ₦250 million to empower 2,500 women in Kontagora Local Government Area. The money was part of Governor Umaru Bago’s women empowerment grant aimed at boosting small businesses. Hajiya Hauwa Bako, the governor’s Special Adviser on Social Investment Programme and the Focal Person for the National Social Investment Programmes, presented the grants to the women on behalf of the governor. She explained that each woman received ₦100,000 to grow and improve their businesses. According to her, the programme was designed to support very small businesses owned by women and to promote development that…
Health experts in the field of blood medicine have warned Nigerians to be careful about adverts promoting “blood tonics.” They said most of the claims made in these adverts are misleading. The specialists explained that the term “blood tonic” has no place in medical science. Instead, they described it as a marketing trick used by product sellers to convince people to buy their goods. Doctors from the University of Lagos said many of the claims about blood tonics are based on misinformation. They advised people who often feel tired to first go for medical tests. According to them, tiredness may…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially recommended spatial repellents as a new way to fight diseases like malaria. This is a big step forward after more than 10 years of work by the company SC Johnson. Malaria kills over 600,000 people every year. Spatial repellents are a new tool that release chemicals to keep mosquitoes away from an area. This reduces mosquito bites and lowers the risk of getting sick. They are easy to use, affordable, and last a long time. For the first time in 25 years, WHO has added this kind of product to its approved malaria…