Datametrics Associates Limited has celebrated its 11th anniversary, marking over a decade of using research and data to shape policies, empower young people, and promote social development in Nigeria. The company’s CEO and Technical Director, Dr. Feikemi Ipadeola, told reporters in Abuja on Friday that their work includes evaluating maternal, infant, and young child nutrition (MIYCN) projects. Ipadeola explained that the organization has carried out evaluations that have influenced Nigeria’s national policies and programmes over the past 11 years. She added that these efforts have guided partners in designing initiatives to fight child malnutrition in many states. In public health,…
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The Federal Government has explained that its investigation into the operations of tech giant Meta is aimed at ensuring the company follows Nigerian laws. National Commissioner of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr. Vincent Olatunji, made this known in Abuja on Friday during a training programme for government developers tagged “Innovating with Privacy: Building Trust in Government Digital Services.” Meta, a U.S.-based company, owns popular social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger, and Threads. It will be recalled that the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) recently fined Meta 220 million dollars over data privacy violations.…
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Volkswagen said it will stop making cars for a short time at two of its electric car factories in Germany. This is another sign that the country’s car industry is having problems. The production will stop for one week in early October at the Zwickau and Dresden factories, which are in eastern Germany, a Volkswagen spokesperson told the AFP news agency. “We are changing our production plans to match the current market situation,” the spokesperson said. Bloomberg, a financial news agency, also reported that Volkswagen will stop production for a few days at another electric car factory in Emden, in…
The Benue State Government has announced plans to build a new airport with three wings — International, Domestic, and Cargo — along with an Export/Import Processing Zone. Governor Hyacinth Alia said the project, which will be located along the Makurdi–Gboko road, is aimed at reducing the challenges faced by the people of the state. Commissioner for Lands and Survey, Rev. Frederick Ikyaan, disclosed this on Friday, September 26, 2025, during a meeting with traditional rulers from Guma, Gboko, Gwer East, and Tarka Local Government Areas. According to him, the airport will be sited on the left side of the Makurdi…
Fatima Aliyu, the wife of the Sokoto State Governor, has started giving out cash support to 41,821 female students. This is part of the ‘Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment’ (AGILE) project. This support is part of a Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) programme. Its goal is to help more girls in Sokoto State go to school by giving them money to support their education. Aliyu explained that the programme is meant to help girls deal with money problems so they can stay in school and continue learning. She said she’s happy the AGILE project is helping reduce the number…
Achieving the global goal of promoting sustainable agriculture requires the deliberate efforts of young researchers to drive innovation that connects science with real-world farming. In agriculture, the sustainable use of resources depends on striking a balance between environmental, economic, and agronomic needs. One young Nigerian researcher, Kehinde Afeez Ojeniyi, has taken up this mission to ensure crop production thrives without undermining the soil’s healthy ecosystems. From Nigeria to Morocco to the United States, Kehinde’s academic and professional journey spans three continents and integrates a unique blend of disciplines. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Soil/Crop Science from Usmanu Danfodiyo University…
The CEO of Air Peace, Mr. Allen Onyema, has asked for better cooperation between Nigeria and the United Kingdom in aviation rules. He believes this will make trade easier, reduce delays, and help businesses grow between the two countries. Onyema made this request during an event on Thursday night in Lagos. The event was organised by the Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) for its members and to welcome new ones. The theme of the event was “Trade without Borders: Aviation as a Catalyst for Bilateral Growth between Nigeria and UK.” Onyema said that Nigeria and the UK have a long-standing…
Nigeria has joined over 100 countries in unveiling fresh national climate action plans at a high-level summit held on the sidelines of the 80th UN General Assembly in New York. The Climate Summit for Heads of State and Government was convened by UN Secretary-General António Guterres and Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who will host COP30 this November in Belém, Amazonia. Representing Nigeria, Vice President Kashim Shettima announced the country’s updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement. Major economies, including China and Nigeria, committed to economy-wide emissions cuts across all greenhouse gases and sectors, signaling stronger…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has partnered with Master Agent Show, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), to mobilise more than 50,000 Junior Secondary School (JSS) students nationwide in the fight against corruption. ICPC Chairman, Dr. Musa Aliyu, SAN, disclosed this at the inauguration of the Basic Education Anti-corruption Debate (BEAD), an initiative of the NGO, on Thursday in Abuja. BEAD is a thematic, education-driven initiative designed to instill integrity, transparency, and accountability in young Nigerians through school debates. Aliyu, represented by Mr. Okor Odey, Divisional Head of Education and Deputy Director in the Public Enlightenment and…