African creatives have been advised to view Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a tool to enhance creativity and innovation rather than a threat to originality and human imagination. Stakeholders in Africa’s creative ecosystem gave the advice at the second edition of the Forum CréationAfrica, which continued on Friday in Lagos. The forum, organized by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs in partnership with MansA, focuses on the growth of creative and cultural industries across the African continent. The session, themed “African Minds, Global Machines: What Does AI Really Mean for Creatives on the Continent?”, brought together digital artists and…
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The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has reaffirmed its commitment to partner with the Jigawa State Government to revitalize the basic education sector. Mr. Michael Banda, Education Manager, UNICEF Kano Field Office, stated this on Friday in Dutse during a three-day Local Education Sector Operations Plan (LESOP) Review and Development Workshop. UNICEF and the European Union (EU) are supporting the Jigawa Government in reviewing and drafting the state’s education strategic operational plan under the Education and Youth Empowerment (EYE) Programme. Banda described the exercise as a vital step toward strengthening the state’s education planning and implementation framework. According to him,…
The Kano State Government has inaugurated the Local Organizing Committee for the UNESCO World Heritage Volunteers (WHV) Programme 2025 — a landmark initiative aimed at promoting cultural preservation, youth engagement, and sustainable development. This was contained in a statement issued on Friday in Kano by the Press Secretary, Office of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Musa Tanko. Represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Ibrahim, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to preserving the state’s cultural heritage. He commended UNESCO for its collaboration with member states, noting that the programme aligns with the state’s…
The Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Suleiman Abubakar says Nigeria requires $1.2 billion over the next five years to achieve its gender equality and social inclusion targets in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). She disclosed this during the Annual General Meeting and Founder’s Day celebration of the League of Women Voters of Nigeria (NILOWV) on Friday in Abuja. Represented by her Special Adviser, Mrs. Ola Erinfolami, the minister said the government was exploring blended finance, public-private partnerships, and impact investments to support programmes benefiting women, children, and families. “We face a $1.2 billion financing gap. Closing it requires…
Nigeria joined the global community on Wednesday to mark the 2025 World Food Day, celebrated amid serious challenges in the nation’s agrifood system but with renewed optimism for a more secure and sustainable future. According to the President of the Nigeria Agribusiness Group (NABG), Arc. Kabir Ibrahim, this year’s celebration is unique as it coincides with the 80th anniversary of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, offering a moment of reflection and renewed commitment to building a resilient food system. Ibrahim highlighted several government initiatives that could transform Nigeria’s agricultural landscape if transparently implemented. These include…
A don, Prof. Emmanuel Ojo, has emphasized the need for Nigerians to imbibe a true “federal spirit” in all aspects of national life to promote justice, equity, and unity. Ojo, a professor in the Department of Political Science, University of Ilorin, made the call while delivering the institution’s 291st Inaugural Lecture on Tuesday in Ilorin. The lecture, titled “The Worship of an Unknown Deity,” examined Nigeria’s challenges with national integration and federalism. According to him, Nigeria has found it difficult to uphold the tenets and basic principles of federalism due to the absence of a genuine federal spirit among its…
The Department of Anesthesia, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH), Ituku Ozalla, Enugu, has trained medical students, as well as clinical and non-clinical staff, on how to manage cardiac arrest using Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). The training was part of activities marking the 2025 World Anesthesia Day, celebrated on Thursday in Enugu with the theme, “Anesthesiology in Health Emergency.” CPR is an emergency procedure performed when a person’s breathing or heartbeat stops, with the aim of resuscitating the individual. Speaking at the event, Prof. Tonia Onyeka, Head of the Department of Anesthesia, said the exercise was designed to create awareness and…
Google.org has launched Apolitical Government Artificial Intelligence (AI) Campus skills training for Nigerian public servants, in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy. The initiative, unveiled on Thursday in Abuja, aims to equip civil servants with practical AI skills and resources to enhance public service delivery and innovation across government agencies. Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, said the programme aligns with Nigeria’s vision to make AI a key driver of productivity and efficiency in the public sector. “We are investing in our civil servants to ensure that AI becomes native to…
Dr. Mobolaji Olaseni, a Chief Lecturer at Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH), has called for sustainable and people-centered development that prioritizes human well-being over physical expansion. Olaseni, from the Department of Urban and Regional Planning, made the call while delivering YABATECH’s 20th inaugural lecture titled “Beyond Mobility” on Thursday in Lagos. He said human settlements extend beyond the act of movement, stressing the need to build sustainable, inclusive, and human-centered environments that promote purposeful living. According to him, the history of human settlements reflects adaptation and transformation, as people continuously redesign spaces to meet economic, social, and environmental realities. “Human…
The Federal Government has dismissed as false and misleading reports circulating on some media platforms claiming that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is no longer required for admission into tertiary institutions in Nigeria. In a statement issued on Thursday by the Federal Ministry of Education through its Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade, the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, described the publication as “baseless and entirely fabricated,” stressing that the Ministry never issued or authorized any such announcement. According to the Minister, JAMB remains the legally recognized and sole authority empowered to conduct entrance…