The Nigerian Academy of Letters (NAL), led by Professor Sola Akinrinade, held its 27th Convocation with the theme “The Humanities in the Modern Digital World.” The event took place at the University of Lagos, Akoka. In her short speech, the Vice Chancellor, Professor Folasade Ogunsola, stressed that “arts and culture constantly remind us of who we are as Africans.” She noted that Africa is unique, with over one billion people speaking more than 2,000 languages out of the world’s 6,000 languages. Nigeria alone has more than 550 languages, each carrying cultures and civilizations yet to be fully explored. The guest…
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The Federal Government has reaffirmed Galaxy Backbone (GBB) as its official provider of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) services. This was announced in a statement on Monday in Abuja by the Head of Corporate Communications of GBB, Mr. Chidi Okpala. Okpala said the decision was aimed at making full use of the huge investment already made in the National Information Communications Technology Infrastructure Backbone (NICTIB) for the benefit of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). He explained that under the new directive, GBB remains the approved provider of ICT infrastructure for MDAs. This includes internet services, data centre hosting, and other…
The Federal Capital Territory branch of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA-FCT) has urged the Federal Government to keep its promise to doctors by honoring the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in July. The Chairman of NMA-FCT, Dr. Emeka Ayogu, made this appeal on Monday during a press conference held ahead of the association’s 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM). The theme of the AGM is “Artificial Intelligence and its Revolution in Medicine: Friend or Foe?” with a sub-theme, “Healthcare Funding: Impact on the Nigerian Healthcare System.” Dr. Ayogu stressed that the government’s commitment to the MoU is important because it would…
Senator Ned Nwoko (APC-Delta) has called for the creation and proper management of ranches across all 774 local government areas in Nigeria, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). He said this would help improve food security in the country. The senator, who represents Delta North, explained that his proposal is captured in a bill currently before the Senate. The bill is titled: “A Bill for an Act to Provide for the Establishment, Development, and Management of Ranches in the 774 Local Government Areas and the Federal Capital Territory, to Promote Modern Livestock Farming, Curb Open Grazing, Enhance Food Security, and…
The Federal University Teaching Hospital, Lafia (FUTHLafia), has set up a Vaccine Research Centre to help Nigeria reduce its heavy reliance on imported vaccines and to strengthen Africa’s fight against infectious diseases. The Chief Medical Director of the hospital, Dr. Ikrama Hassan, told reporters on Monday that the new centre is focused on developing local vaccines for illnesses such as Lassa fever, yellow fever, and other serious health threats. “This is not just science; it is about independence,” Hassan said. “When outbreaks keep happening in your community, you cannot always depend on imported solutions. You must build your own capacity…
Smart DNA Nigeria has released its 2025 Annual DNA Testing Report, showing that paternity disputes remain very common in the country. The report said that one in four DNA tests confirmed that the presumed father was not the biological parent. The study, which covered July 2024 to June 2025, showed that family doubts are still strong, immigration-related DNA testing is rising, and cultural beliefs play a big role in how Nigerians use DNA services. According to the report, 25 per cent of paternity tests in 2025 were negative. This is only a small drop from 27 per cent in 2024.…
The African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) has called for urgent reforms to fix Nigeria’s growing healthcare gaps. It warned that without strong policies and partnerships, millions of Nigerians may be left without proper care. At the Annual General Meeting of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in Calabar, AMCE’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Aisha Umar, said the country’s health challenges are serious and require both political commitment and structural changes. She explained that Africa carries 25% of the world’s disease burden but has less than 3% of global health workers. “These are not just numbers,” she said. “They represent mothers,…
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has promised to make Abuja one of Africa’s leading tourism hubs. Part of the plan is to develop a world-class city center that will attract both local and international visitors. The Permanent Secretary of the Social Development Secretariat (SDS), Olubunmi Olowokere, made this known while receiving a delegation from the Emerging Abuja Initiative, led by its Programme Coordinator, Dr. Kenneth Ibe-Kalu, in Abuja. Olowokere praised the group’s vision for the city, noting that it would support both economic growth and social development in Nigeria. She encouraged the group to extend its rebranding efforts to…
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has warned air travelers to avoid unruly behavior on flights, saying offenders will face heavy fines or jail terms under the new Civil Aviation Act of 2022. Michael Achimugu, NCAA’s Director of Consumer Protection and Public Affairs, gave the warning in a post on his verified ‘X’ handle on Monday. He reminded passengers that the law forbids any act of interference with flight crew members while they are carrying out their duties. He explained that Section 85 of the Act sets out strong penalties for offenders. “Anyone who disturbs or obstructs flight crew members…
The Sokoto State Government says it is working to fully digitalize its basic education system within the next two years. The Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Prof. Ahmed Ala, revealed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Monday in Abuja. Prof. Ala explained that a fully digitalized system would improve the quality of teaching and learning in the state. He added that it would also make it easier for the government to monitor teachers and ensure policies in the education sector are properly implemented. “We want to fully digitize the information system in basic and…