Huawei, a Chinese technology company, has completed a multi-year global patent cross-licensing agreement with American firm HP Inc. Alan Fan, Chief Intellectual Property Officer at Huawei, announced this in a statement on Wednesday, noting that the agreement covers the company’s Wi-Fi-related patents. Patent cross-licensing is an arrangement in which companies grant each other rights to use specified patented technologies under agreed terms. Fan said the agreement demonstrated Huawei’s commitment to independent innovation in frontier Information and Communications Technology (ICT) fields. He added that patent licensing enables Huawei to share its innovations with the industry and deliver advanced technological experiences to…
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The President of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Prof. Afekhide-Ernest Omoti, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to building a stronger, united and purposeful association. Omoti made the pledge on Wednesday at the opening of the NMA 2026 National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in Abuja. The meeting’s theme is “Transforming Healthcare Practice in Nigeria: Building Trust, Accountability and Collaborative Excellence.” The sub-themes are “Strengthening Professional Standards and Ethical Practice in Healthcare Delivery” and “Promoting Team-Based Care and Safe Role Optimisation for Better Patient Outcomes.” Omoti said his administration was committed to building an NMA that is united in purpose, courageous in…
A farmer, Mr. Onuoha Nnachi, and stakeholders in Ebonyi have called on the federal and state governments to deepen agro-business investments to enhance food security and strengthen the nation’s economy. Nnachi made the appeal on Wednesday during the new yam festival, known as “Iyi Akpa Oke Ikeji,” held at El Dorado Village, Ezzi-Edda Community in Edda Local Government Area, Ebonyi. He stated that the country has enormous agricultural potential but needs greater focus to transform farming from a subsistence activity into a viable business that can create employment and wealth. The farmer emphasized the need for government at all levels…
The Kaduna Agricultural Development Agency (KADA) says it has deployed climate-smart technologies, improved seeds and farm inputs to boost productivity among farmers across the state. The Director, Agricultural Services, KADA, Usman Mohammed, disclosed this on Wednesday at a quarterly sector coordination meeting under the Policy and Agricultural Systems Strengthening (PASS) project in Kaduna. It was reported that PASS is supported by the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), with technical assistance from Synergos. Synergos is a global organisation that advances bridging leadership and builds trust and collaboration to solve complex problems. Mohammed said the interventions were designed to…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is committed to promoting inclusive digital innovation and ensuring that technology serves all Nigerians, including Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). The Executive Commissioner, Stakeholder Management, NCC, Ms Rimini Makama, said this at the fourth edition of the NCC Hackathon Live Show 2026, themed “Technology without Barriers”, on Wednesday in Abuja. It was reported that 20 contestants participated in the hackathon, with five emerging to compete in the grand finale scheduled for Thursday. Makama, represented by the Director, Zonal Operations, NCC, Mr Usman Malah, said the hackathon was more than a technology competition. She said it demonstrated…
The Society for Public Health Professionals of Nigeria (SPHPN) has called for stronger collaboration between public health professionals and lawmakers to create an enabling environment for effective healthcare delivery nationwide. Prof. Arinola Joda, Secretary-General of SPHPN, made the call in an interview with reporters during the 6th SPHPN and 37th PAPHNON Joint Conference in Abuja on Wednesday. Joda, who is also Chairman of the Scientific Support Committee of the Local Organising Committee, said closer engagement with the National Assembly was necessary because lawmakers make the laws guiding healthcare practice. She said the conference had already commenced consultations with the National…
The Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP) has trained rice farmers on good agronomic practices to enhance production during the 2026 wet season in Egbanti, Katcha Local Government Area of Niger. It was reported that VCDP is an IFAD-assisted programme. The training, organised under the VCDP 2026 wet-season rice production programme, focused on improved seedlings, nursery establishment, transplanting, mechanised farming, proper application of farm inputs, record keeping and value addition. Speaking at the training, Hadiza Isah, the State Programme Coordinator of VCDP, said the training was designed to improve farmers’ productivity and ensure better returns on their efforts. “The essence of…
A total of 1,756 corps members completed the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) 2026 Batch ‘B’ Stream II orientation course in Bayelsa on Wednesday. The closing ceremony was held at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Kaiama, Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area, marking the end of the mandatory 21-day camping programme. Gov. Douye Diri urged corps members to make their service year memorable through dedication, patriotism and commitment as they proceeded to their various Places of Primary Assignment (PPAs). The governor encouraged them to serve diligently, share knowledge, contribute to community development and maintain responsible conduct throughout their one-year national service…
The Head of Lagos Office, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Mrs Ifeyinwa Omowole, says the office will sustain monthly fitness walks to promote staff well-being and productivity. Omowole said this during a road walk organised by the management of NAN Lagos on Wednesday within the environs of the National Theatre, Lagos. The exercise began with blood pressure checks for staff to ascertain their fitness levels before embarking on the walk. She said management introduced the fitness walk to encourage healthy living among staff, noting that the demanding nature of journalism required staff to remain physically fit. She said the initiative,…
An environmental expert, Mrs Halima Haruna, has warned that indiscriminate disposal of abattoir waste poses serious threats to public health, the environment and climate. Haruna, an environmental educator and geologist at Kaduna Polytechnic, raised the concern in an interview with reporters on Wednesday in Kaduna. She said untreated abattoir effluents could expose residents to cancer risks, heavy metal poisoning, bio-accumulation and other long-term health complications. She also said that the pollution contaminated soil and water sources, while poor waste disposal and open burning degraded air quality. “Abattoir pollution thrives on poor awareness and weak enforcement. The media must investigate, educate…