A software expert, Mr Etung Samuel, says collaborative efforts across industry, academia, and research sectors is essential in navigating the evolving landscape of Artificial Intelligence (AI) ethics.
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In the shadow of the ongoing conflict and devastating floods, hope quietly found its way into homes and hearts across Borno State in 2024. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), working closely with the Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS), extended a lifeline to hundreds of thousands, many of whom have known nothing but hardship for years. From performing life-saving surgeries to building shelters, from feeding malnourished children to reconnecting separated families, the ICRC’s work this past year was not just about numbers—it was about restoring dignity, offering comfort, and helping people reclaim their lives. Healing the wounds of…
The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (P-CNGI) says the CNG sector has attracted over 500 million dollars investments and created over 10,000 direct jobs.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) in the African Region and the TY Danjuma Foundation have signed a landmark 2.26 million dollars agreement to strengthen Nigeria’s national health priorities over the next 10 years.
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Joint External Evaluation (JEE) Report, an Assessment of Health Security Capacities at the sub-national level has rated FCT high on immunisation coverage.
ASHENEWS reports that the Niger state governor, Umaru Bago has said that over 1,000 people are still missing following the devastating flooding in Mokwa, Mokwa local government area of Niger State.
The World Health Organisation (WHO), has described the new COVID-19 variant, NB.1.8.1, first detected in late January, as a descendant of the Omicron JN.1 lineage.
The Federal Government says it is embarking on a full-scale digital transformation of Nigeria’s health system under the Renewed Hope Agenda.
Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed an executive order aimed at reducing operational costs and increasing revenue from oil and gas projects. The Upstream Petroleum Operations Cost Efficiency Incentives Order (2025) introduces performance-based tax incentives for upstream operators to attract investment, driving sectoral development, and unlocking greater value from the nation’s oil and gas resources. The African Energy Chamber (AEC), the voice of the African energy sector, has commended the Nigerian government for its ongoing commitment to improving the operating environment for oil and gas companies and enhancing the country’s global competitiveness. According to the AEC, the new executive…
As the world observes ‘No Tobacco Day’, the World Health Organization (WHO) has called on governments to ban all flavours in tobacco and nicotine products, including cigarettes, pouches, hookahs and e-cigarettes, which are playing an increasing role in hooking young people to the products. Over 50 countries have banned flavoured tobacco, but manufacturers are getting around it with online sales of various types of flavours that can be added to cigarettes, e-cigarettes and other products, according to a series of new WHO policy briefs on the issue. Examples of common tobacco and nicotine flavour accessories. Flavours like menthol, bubble gum and cotton candy…