Mr Ohida Maiyaki, Chairman of the Nigerian Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (NIEEE), Abuja Chapter, has unveiled a comprehensive strategy aimed at equipping young engineers to address Nigeria’s persistent power challenges. Maiyaki disclosed this in Abuja on Saturday during his inauguration as the 10th Chairman of the NIEEE Abuja Chapter. The inauguration ceremony had the theme: “The Role of Electrical Engineers in Building a Vibrant Economy.” He said his administration would prioritise capacity development, noting that the complexity of Nigeria’s electricity sector requires a new generation of well-trained and industry-ready professionals. According to him, a detailed training programme has…
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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has concluded its testimony in the ongoing criminal trial against Binance, insisting that the crypto platform conducted “hidden operations” within Nigeria without regulatory approval. The testimony, delivered by the CBN’s Director of Banking Supervision, Dr. Olubukola Akinwunmi, was concluded on Friday before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja. The case, initiated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in 2024, centres on allegations of money laundering and unlawful financial activities linked to the platform. According to the prosecution, Binance and some of its executives are accused of conspiring to…
Pope Leo XIV has warned that the misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) could deepen global divisions and fuel violence, cautioning that the technology is increasingly being used to spread “polarisation, conflict, fear and violence.” The pontiff gave the warning during a speech at the Catholic University of Central Africa in Yaoundé, Cameroon, as part of his ongoing 11-day apostolic visit to Africa. He stressed that the risks associated with AI go beyond technical errors, noting that the technology could fundamentally alter humanity’s relationship with truth. “The challenge posed by these systems is greater than it appears,” the pope said, warning…
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) have activated coordinated cybersecurity measures following concerns affecting CAC’s digital systems. This was confirmed in a statement by Mrs. Hadiza Umar, Director of Corporate Communications and Media Relations, on Friday in Lagos. Umar said the measures align with national cybersecurity frameworks, aimed at protecting critical infrastructure and ensuring the integrity of government digital services. She stressed that all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) must adopt proactive cybersecurity practices in compliance with the National Cybersecurity Policy and Strategy (NCPS) 2021. MDAs have been directed to review and strengthen…
The Rector, Dr. Ibraheem Abdul, made the remarks during a Stop-Motion Animation Workshop held at the college in Lagos on Friday. The workshop was organized by the TETFund Centre of Excellence in Skills, Entrepreneurship, and Sustainable Development, in collaboration with Radioxity Media. Abdul highlighted that stop-motion animation is both an art and a technical skill with a significant global footprint. He said the college’s initiative reflects its vision of transforming students into pioneers capable of driving societal progress. “The workshop is a strategic step toward equipping participants with practical, industry-relevant skills. Through TETFund, we aim to bridge the gap between…
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has expressed deep shock and sorrow over the death of U.S.-based Nigerian physician Dr. Uzoma Nwaubani, who was in the state for a medical mission. In a condolence message issued on Friday in Umuahia, Otti described her as a dedicated and compassionate medical practitioner. The State Government, in collaboration with the Association of Nigerian Physicians in the Americas (ANPA), organized a five-day free medical outreach from April 13 to April 17. The governor noted that the late Dr. Nwaubani, a member of ANPA, had returned to Nigeria with her husband and daughter, a final-year…
The Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) has emphasized the need for collaboration among stakeholders to create a sustainable and well-regulated environment for digital asset trading and investment in Nigeria. Its Chairman, Dr. Umaru Kwairanga, made the remarks in a goodwill message at the 2026 Investment Advisers and Portfolio Managers’ Conference on Thursday in Lagos. The conference theme, “Fostering Enduring Operating Environment for Digital Assets Trading and Investments – Regulators/Operators Perspective,” reflects the growing influence of emerging technologies in modern finance, Kwairanga said. He noted that digital assets are reshaping traditional markets while offering new opportunities for capital formation, investment diversification, and…
Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) Plc has donated fully equipped Chemistry, Physics, Home Economics, and Agriculture laboratories to Mafoluku Grammar School, Oshodi, Lagos. The laboratories were formally handed over to the school on Friday. The Group Chairman of SIFAX Group, Dr. Taiwo Afolabi, said the initiative would strengthen Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education in Nigeria. He was represented at the event by his Special Assistant, Mr. Hamid Adebowale. Afolabi highlighted the company’s commitment to fostering innovation and practical learning in Nigerian public schools, describing the donation as a strategic investment in the nation’s future. He emphasized that Nigeria’s…
A financial expert, Ms. Margaret Banasko, Head of Marketing at FairMoney Microfinance Bank, has said Nigerian freelancers are facing increasing financial pressure due to the rising cost of living. She made the statement in Lagos on Friday, highlighting the challenges freelancers encounter within Nigeria’s growing digital economy. Banasko noted that Nigeria remains a leader in Africa’s digital labor market, with millions of young people relying on freelance and gig work for income. Citing World Bank data, she said Nigeria has about 17.5 million online gig workers in sub-Saharan Africa, supported by a young population—over 65% of whom are under 35.…
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) says it did not ban airtime borrowing and data advance services in Nigeria. In a statement by Mr. Ondaje Ijagwu, Director of Corporate Affairs, the Commission clarified that no directive was issued preventing consumers from accessing lawful telecom value-added services. Ijagwu made the statement in Abuja on Friday in response to media reports alleging that the Commission had banned such services, calling the claims “incorrect.” “Following numerous consumer complaints about opaque charges, unexplained deductions, aggressive recovery practices, poor disclosure, and inadequate accountability in segments of the digital lending and advance-services market, FCCPC…