…push for Africa’s digital sovereigntyThe Africa Tech Alliance Forum (AfriTECH 5.0) has said renowned technology entrepreneur and executive, George Agu, as the lead keynote speaker at this year’s edition themed “AI & Sovereign Tech: Building Africa’s Digital Independence.”Agu, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of ActivEdge Technologies Limited, is widely recognised for his trailblazing contributions to Africa’s technology landscape. With more than 25 years of experience spanning core banking systems, fintech, enterprise applications, cybersecurity, and AI-powered e-government solutions, Agu has built a formidable reputation for driving innovation and digital transformation across the continent.A Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and Certified Information…
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Alhaji Ahmadu Kida, Chairman, Board of Directors, Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.), has outlined a new vision for the company anchored on collaboration, accountability and strong governance. Kida made this known at a leadership panel session at the ongoing Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC 2025) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The session was themed “Transforming Energy Through Leadership Development.” He said that NNPC Ltd. was undergoing a transformation from a directive government entity into a commercially driven and globally competitive energy company. Kida noted that his leadership approach which is collaborative and participatory was…
As strikes persist and doctors leave in droves, Nigeria’s health system continues to search for a cure. At 8:30 a.m., the corridors of the National Hospital, Abuja, are already crowded. Inside, a young resident doctor; who asked not to be named begins another 36-hour shift after her department lost five colleagues to the United Kingdom in 2025. “I love my patients, but love does not pay rent or refill oxygen cylinders,” she said. Her exhaustion captures a crisis at the heart of Nigeria’s health system; a workforce stretched to breaking point by migration, poor working conditions, and frequent strikes. It…
Vice-President Kashim Shettima, has tasked global leaders on taking “reasonable action” and moving from pledges to performance in tackling climate change. Shettima made the call at the opening of the Heads of State Summit at the 30th UN Climate Change Conference (COP 30), on Thursday in Belém, Brazil. He also implored world leaders to be more proactive in curtailing climate change attendant natural disasters that have claimed innocent lives and rendered many homeless across the globe. ”Let COP30 be remembered as the moment when the world moved from pledges to performance, from ambition to action, and from dialogue to delivery,” he said.…
The administration of President Bola Tinubu has come under criticism for appointing Abubakar Yusuf as a Commissioner in the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, despite reports that he was previously deemed unfit for a lower role within the same agency. Multiple industry sources told SaharaReporters on Thursday that Yusuf had earlier appeared before NERC’s regulatory panel for the Know-Your-Licensee (KYL) interview, a mandatory assessment for individuals seeking to head electricity distribution companies. The interview, conducted by the NERC Chairman and Commissioners, tests candidates on technical capacity, tariff computation, consumer protection, regulatory frameworks, and power-sector strategy. “The NERC Chairman and Commissioners found him incompetent…
The First Lady, Mrs Oluremi Tinubu, has urged the 300 participants of the Renewed Hope Initiative and Huawei “Women in Tech” training programme to leverage their new skills to create positive change in their communities. The First Lady made the call in Abuja during the closing ceremony of the Women in Tech training programme for women entrepreneurs across the six geopolitical zones, according to a statement by her Senior Special Assistant on Media, Busola Kukoyi, on Friday. The training programme is a digital empowerment initiative of the Renewed Hope Initiative, in collaboration with Huawei Nigeria, aimed at equipping female entrepreneurs…
An aspirant for the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket in the August 8, 2026, Osun governorship election, Asiwaju Munirudeen Oyebamiji, has donated N2 million to the Joint National Association of Persons With Disabilities (JONAPWD), Ile-Ife chapter. Oyebamiji, Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), made the donation on Thursday during the association’s anniversary celebration held at Oba Okunade Sijuwade Memorial City Hall, Enuwa, Ile-Ife. He was represented at the event by Mr. Timothy Owoeye, a former Speaker of the Osun House of Assembly, and promised to pay particular attention to the needs of persons living with disabilities in…
Nigeria is making significant strides toward food sovereignty through a combination of innovative policies, international partnerships, and support for local production. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, made this known on Thursday in Kaduna at the closing of the 47th National Council on Agriculture and Food Security (NCAFS). Kyari emphasized that agriculture remains Nigeria’s largest employer, contributing over one-quarter of the nation’s GDP, and described the sector as the foundation of national renewal and resilience. He said early results of government interventions were encouraging, with food prices beginning to decline across several key commodities. The minister…
The Bauchi State Agricultural Development Programme (BSADP) has expressed concern over the increasing rate of post-harvest losses among farmers across the state. The Director of Agricultural Technical Services at BSADP, Mr. Rafilawus Iliya, stated this in an interview with journalists on Thursday in Bauchi. Iliya said poor handling practices continued to undermine farmers’ hard-earned gains, leading to significant losses each year. He noted that many farmers lose a substantial portion of their produce annually due to carelessness and failure to adhere to proper post-harvest procedures. According to him, post-harvest activities — from harvesting to processing and storage — play a…
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to increasing agricultural productivity sustainably by developing climate-resilient and disease-tolerant crops capable of withstanding pests, diseases, and extreme weather conditions. The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Aliyu Abdullahi, gave the assurance on Thursday at the opening of the 47th Regular Meeting of the National Council on Agricultural and Food Security (NCAFS) held in Kaduna. The 2025 NCAFS is themed “Food Sovereignty and Food Security in an Era of Renewed Hope.” Abdullahi said the government was addressing the major challenges confronting Nigeria’s agricultural sector by providing clear policy direction and…