The Federal Government has trained 900 youths in Enugu State in critical digital skills, focusing on emerging areas such as cybersecurity, data science, digital literacy, and entrepreneurship. The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Mr. Kashifu Abdullahi, disclosed this during an address at the ongoing Enugu Tech Festival (ETF) 2026. The second edition of the festival (ETF 2.0), themed “Coal to Code: Energy in New Form,” is taking place from February 24 to 27, 2026. Abdullahi, represented by the Director of Stakeholder Management and Partnership, Dr. Aristotle Onumo, described the training as a key component of the…
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The Federal Government has unveiled a Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Reduction Initiative designed to strengthen environmental health governance, enhance emissions monitoring, and safeguard public health across Nigeria. Dr. Yakubu Baba, Registrar of the Environmental Health Council of Nigeria (EHCON), announced the initiative during its official unveiling on Tuesday in Abuja. He explained that the programme, branded Oxygen Fuel Energy, has the potential to cut carbon emissions by up to 70 per cent. “The aim of the initiative is to achieve cleaner air, reduce smoke and particulate matter, lower greenhouse gases, and improve fuel efficiency—resulting in economic savings for businesses,” Baba…
The Vice-Chancellor of Trinity University, Prof. Clement Kolawole, has called on Nigerian universities to take the lead in embedding data privacy and protection into their governance, research, and teaching systems. Kolawole made the statement on Tuesday at a seminar organized by the university in collaboration with Data Pulse Nigeria Ltd. at its City Campus in Lagos. Themed “Privacy in the Age of Emerging Technologies: Trust, Ethics and Innovation,” the event focused on the urgent need for robust data protection in higher education. The vice-chancellor emphasized that when universities prioritize data privacy, they safeguard students, protect sensitive information, and sustain public…
Experts in the environment and energy sectors gathered in Abuja to advance a “Just Transition” energy plan that ensures inclusive growth, protects vulnerable populations, supports local jobs, and addresses environmental degradation from fossil fuels as Nigeria targets net-zero emissions by 2060. The initiative was the focus of the Stakeholders Research Workshop on Supporting Just Transition in Nigeria, organized by the Society for Planet and Prosperity (SPP), the Centre for Climate Change and Development (CCCD), and ODI Global (United Kingdom). Prof. Chukwumerije Okereke, President and Chairman of the Board of Trustees at SPP, described Nigeria’s energy transition as a critical intersection…
The Wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Tuesday distributed 10,000 packs of sanitary pads to schoolgirls in rural communities of Abia State to promote menstrual health and dignity. The distribution took place during the launch of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) “Flow with Confidence” programme in the state, themed “Empowering School Girls Through Menstrual Health.” Represented by the Wife of the Abia State Governor, Mrs. Priscilla Otti, Senator Tinubu stated that the initiative aims to enhance the dignity and confidence of schoolgirls, particularly those from undeserved communities. “No girl should miss school because of her inability to afford…
The Federal Ministry of Youth Development has reaffirmed its commitment to policies and programmes that promote youth inclusion, civic responsibility, and social cohesion as key tools to combat Gender-Based Violence (GBV). The declaration came during an advocacy workshop in Abuja themed “Redefining Masculinity: Boys as Champions of Change to End Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Nigeria.” Minister Ayodele Olawande, represented by Mr. Emmanuel Essien, Director of the Youth Health, Mental, and Psychosocial Affairs Department, stressed that ending GBV demands a collective societal effort. This includes active roles from families, schools, religious and traditional leaders, and government through robust policies and enforcement.…
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has called on young innovators to seize opportunities in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies to tackle critical challenges in health, education, and agriculture. Mbah delivered the charge on Tuesday during the opening ceremony of the second edition of the Enugu Tech Festival at the International Conference Centre, Enugu. Describing the event as more than a conventional technology conference, the governor framed it as “a reinforcement of intent” for Enugu’s digital future. He urged the state’s youth to master fields such as AI, cybersecurity, and semiconductor design, while leveraging technology to modernize traditional sectors.…
Dr. Jide Idris, Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), has expressed serious concerns about the slow pace of progress in public health funding. Idris made the remarks on Tuesday during a roundtable meeting in Abuja with health security-focused civil society organizations (CSOs) and NCDC officials. He pointed out that recent budget adjustments remain inadequate to address the urgent needs of communities nationwide. While acknowledging some positive recognition in recent budget proposals, he stressed that significant funding gaps persist. Idris also emphasized the need for modern communication strategies to complement budget allocations. These strategies, he said,…
The Lagos Aviators Lions Club has donated medical supplies and financial assistance to children battling cancer at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), club President Theresa Emordi announced on Tuesday. The gesture was revealed during the club’s Childhood Cancer Awareness Campaign at LASUTH, themed “Childhood Cancer is Real: Early Detection Is the Key.” The initiative aimed to support affected children and their families at the hospital’s Cancer Centre. Emordi explained that the club consulted unit heads beforehand to identify children in urgent need of surgical intervention. As a result, the club funded treatment for three children and provided essential…
The Founder and President of ImeyrReach Foundation, an NGO, Mr. Oluwayemi Odubote, has decried the devastating effects of drug abuse on Nigerian youths and called for urgent collective action to reverse the trend. Odubote, who is also a mental health advocate, made the call during an interview with reporters on Tuesday in Lagos. He warned that drug abuse has ruined the futures of many young people, describing its impacts as profoundly destructive. Prolonged use, he said, leads to severe health risks including brain damage, organ failure, mental illness, and often death. Beyond physical tolls, Odubote explained that drug abuse impairs…