Mr. Eghosa Urhoghide, Managing Director of the Edo Information and Communications Technology Agency (EdoICTA), has called for stronger collaboration among governments, telecom operators, regulators, and host communities to reduce damage to Nigeria’s fibre-optic infrastructure. Urhoghide made this statement on Monday in Benin during a session on Technical Standards and Infrastructure Resilience at the Fibre-to-the-Home (FTTH) 2026 Forum. Industry leaders discussed practical measures to strengthen broadband infrastructure nationwide. The EdoICTA boss emphasized that collaboration would support sustainable broadband expansion. He noted that poor deployment standards could undermine broadband growth. He stressed that sustainable broadband development requires deliberate investment in infrastructure built…
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The management of Abuja GSM Village has upgraded its security system and introduced stricter identification and documentation procedures to combat the sale of stolen mobile devices within the market. Vice Chairman of the market, Mr. Abdulfatah Aliyu, disclosed this in an interview with reporters in Abuja on Monday. Aliyu stated that the association has established a task force and a disciplinary office to ensure that transactions involving fairly used phones are properly documented. “If you are a customer bringing a phone to sell, you must have all the necessary documents, including the receipt and the carton. “If a member buying…
The Federal Government on Monday unveiled the harmonized Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS) Human Resource (HR) Modules to enhance institutional capacity, improve performance, and promote accountability. Mrs. Didi Walson-Jack, Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, announced this during the unveiling of the platform’s first phase in Abuja. She stated that the full suite supports the entire workforce lifecycle. Walson-Jack described the platform’s launch as a significant milestone in building a modern, efficient, and technology-driven federal civil service. “This initiative aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which emphasizes institutional strengthening, public sector efficiency, digital transformation,…
The Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria (MWAN) has called for the integration of mental health services into Nigeria’s Primary Healthcare (PHC) system to improve access to care and address the rising prevalence of mental health disorders nationwide. The call was made on Monday at the MWAN National Executive Council Meeting and Scientific Conference, Harmony 2026, in Ilorin, where experts and stakeholders discussed strategies to improve women’s mental health outcomes. Speaking at the conference, MWAN National President, Dr. Zainab Muhammad-Idris, described the theme, “Mental Health and Well-being of Women across the Life Course,” as timely and highly relevant. She emphasized that…
The Alimat Care Foundation (ACF) has trained residents of Gella community in Mubi South Local Government Area, Adamawa, on climate-smart agriculture and erosion control. Mr. Ibrahim Bello, Executive Director of ACF, announced this at the Knowledge Management and Project Close-Out workshop held on Monday in Mubi South. Bello explained that the workshop marked the completion of a 12-month pilot project funded by the United Nations Development Programme’s Global Environment Facility Small Grants Programme (UNDP-GEF SGP). He said the project, titled “Indigenous Erosion Control Through Climate-Smart Agricultural Practices,” was implemented to address soil erosion using nature-based solutions. He added that the…
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Kwara branch, on Monday called for an efficient referral system and stronger political commitment to healthcare reforms in the state. Chairman of the association, Prof. AbdulRahman Afolabi, made the call while addressing newsmen during the 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Ilorin. The theme of the event is: “Medicine, Leadership and Public Policy: The Political Influence on Healthcare,” with a sub-theme: “Referral System in Medical Practice: Current Practice, Challenges, and the Way Forward.” Afolabi emphasized that an effective referral system ensures patients receive the right care at the right level and at the right time…
An energy expert, Mustapha Habu, has urged Nigeria to learn from India’s reforms in the power sector to achieve sustainable energy development. Habu, CEO of ENGAUSA Global Tech Hub, made this call in an interview with reporters on Monday in Kano. He noted that India’s experience highlights the importance of adopting policies that encourage private sector participation, promote renewable energy development, and improve access to reliable electricity. According to him, Nigeria can learn from India’s transformation following the Liberalization, Privatization, and Globalization (LPG) reforms of 1991. “India dismantled excessive government controls, opened its economy to private enterprise and foreign investment,…
Tech and policy experts have urged the Federal Government to leverage Nigeria’s rising profile in the Artificial Intelligence space to create more jobs and boost the nation’s economy. It was reported that Nigeria recently made an unprecedented leap in the Global Index on Responsible AI (GIRAI), climbing 42 places to rank 1st in Africa and 38th globally. Speaking with reporters in Abuja on Monday, the experts described the feat as a golden opportunity to solidify the nation’s status as the tech capital of the continent. “Nigeria’s ascent is a clear indication that our policy frameworks are world-class. “To move from…
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State and leaders of the Accord Party have thrown their weight behind President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election, citing political stability, continuity and the need to protect the interests of the state. The decision was reached during a meeting between Adeleke and the national leadership of the Accord Party in Osogbo, the Osun State capital. The meeting, according to a statement by Pelumi Olajengbesi, spokesman for Adeleke’s re-election campaign, also focused on the political situation in Osun ahead of the August 8, 2026, governorship election. Adeleke reportedly explained that his support for…
The President of the Organisation for Technology Advancement of Cold Chain in West Africa (OTACCWA), Mr Alexander Isong, has warned that Nigerians may face shortages of rice, tomatoes and other staple foods within three months. Isong, who is also the Country Director of the Nigeria World Agriculture Forum, gave the warning in an interview with reporters on Sunday in Lagos. He said the projected shortages could worsen food inflation and further strain households already struggling with rising food prices across the country. According to him, rice production is projected to decline by six per cent to about 8.3 million tonnes,…