The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has raised the need to design policies that intentionally include about 35 million persons with special needs in digital literacy, technology empowerment programmes.
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The Spokesperson, Mile 12 International Market, Mr Femi Odusanya has urged the government to subsidise the agricultural value chain as prices of consumables moderately soar following preparations to celebrate Eid-Adha, popularly known as “Big Sallah.”
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s higher education sector have issued a rallying call for a shift toward innovation-driven learning, urging institutions to produce graduates who are entrepreneurial, digitally fluent, and capable of transforming the economy in an era defined by artificial intelligence, automation, and global disruption. The call came during the maiden edition of the Colloquium of Tertiary Institutions in Ondo State, held at the Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA) on June 3, 2025, under the theme “Fostering Collaborations and Innovations among Tertiary Institutions for Sustainable Development.” Delivering the keynote, Professor Olufemi Bamiro, a former Vice Chancellor of the University of…
The Sokoto State Government has extended its condolences to the people of Rinaye village in Shagari Local Government Area following a tragic boat mishap that claimed the lives of seven passengers last Monday. The incident occurred when a boat carrying nine passengers capsized, resulting in the deaths of four minors and three mothers. Only the boat captain and one other passenger survived. In a show of sympathy and support, a delegation from the Sokoto State Government visited Rinaye village to commiserate with the affected families. The delegation donated four bags each of rice, millet, and maize, along with cash assistance…
All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) and foodstuff traders in Lagos have lamented low patronage of foodstuff this Sallah season due to inflation which affected consumers purchasing power.
In celebration of the 2025 World Milk Day, FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria Plc in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development (FMLD) has announced plans to establish a Dairy Academy in the country.
In commemoration of the World Environment Day 2025, U-Report, a group of young people in Sokoto State, have launched a tree-planting campaign to fight desertification, heat waves, and plastic pollution. The campaign kicked off at the Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC) in Runbukawa, Sokoto North Local Government Area. The initiative is powered by U-Report, a platform developed by UNICEF to empower youth with tools to speak up on issues affecting their communities and take meaningful action. Through SMS and social media, U-Report connects young people with decision-makers and enables them to drive change from the ground up. With a target of…
The Institute of Chartered Chemist of Nigeria (ICCON), has called on the Federal Government to regulate the influx of chemicals into Nigeria.
The Anambra State Government on Thursday said it has commenced crackdown on unauthorised Internet Service Providers (ISPs), operating across the state.
The Foundation for Earth Rights Assembly (FERA) has blamed Nigeria’s alleged poor waste management on indiscriminate plastic disposal.