No fewer than 120 youths from 17 Local Government Areas of Enugu State, are undergoing training on Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) installation, configuration, maintenance and enterprise in the state . The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the five-day training is organised by the Nigerian Communication Satellite Ltd (NIGCOMSAT), in partnership with Enugu SME Centre, and Enugu State Office of Digital Economy. The initiative is part of Federal Government’s NIGCOMSAT Youth Empowerment Programme. It is tagged: “Strengthening Last Mile Connectivity: VSAT Capacity Building for Enugu State Communities”. In his address, Managing Director of NIGCOMSAT, Mrs Jane Egerton-Idehen, said that the training…
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The Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin (Unilorin), Prof. Wahab Egbewole, says the institution remains an active and proud participant in the socio-economic development of the country. Egbewole stated this on Monday in Ilorin at the commencement of activities to mark the University’s 50th anniversary with a health walk by the staff, students, alumni and community members. Flagging off the event at the Main Gate of the University, the Vice Chancellor, appreciated the institution community members for coming out in large numbers. Egbewole described the participation of people as an affirmation of their commitment to the growth and ideals…
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has stepped up efforts to strengthen operations in the Greater Accra Region as part of its national strategy to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC) by 2030. This follows a high-level regional performance review meeting held on 20th November 2025, bringing together key directors, district managers, and senior staff to assess progress and refocus priorities. Representing the Chief Executive, Deputy Chief Executive for Operations, Mr. Senanu Djokoto, reaffirmed management’s commitment to staff welfare, operational excellence, and the modernization of internal systems. He announced plans to establish a dedicated regional warehouse to address longstanding challenges related…
Nigeria country team of AGRA and the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning has carried out a field visit to Niger Foods Security Systems and Logistics Company Limited in Minna, Niger State. By Anna Moses, Minna The essence of the visit is to assess Nigér Foods facilities and the ongoing interventions aimed at strengthening the state’s food system. During the visit, Executive Director of Niger Foods, Ola Oloyede, commended AGRA for its continuous support in helping farmers adopt modern technologies that reduce post-harvest losses and drive food security. He noted that the collaboration has enhanced food handling, storage and…
The Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) on Monday reiterated its commitment to safeguarding Nigeria’s digital space and collaborating with government agencies to curb cybercrime and the misuse of online resources. The assurance was given by NiRA President, Mr. Adesola Akinsanya, in an interview with reporters in Lagos. Akinsanya said NiRA is fully aligned with the government’s efforts to provide a safe online environment for citizens. He added that the association has engaged strategically with bodies such as the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), and law enforcement…
Nigerian researchers are seeking for am immediate action to combat a sharp rise in typhoid fever and multidrug-resistant bacteria, warning of a potential public health crisis. A new study in PLOS One found 36.5 per cent of screened participants in Niger State tested positive for Salmonella Typhi, the bacterium causing typhoiYoung adults aged 18-27 and semi-urban residents were hit hardest. Even more concerning is that 76 per cent of isolates resisted at least three common antibiotics, crippling treatment options. Resistance hit 100 per cent for Amoxicillin, 96.8 per cent for Chloramphenicol, and 79.5 per cent for Tetracycline while Gentamicin and…
African eCommerce giant Jumia cut its workforce by 7% between December 31, 2024, and September 30, 2025, despite year-on-year revenue growth. In its Q3 2025 financial results, Jumia posted $45.6 million in revenue, a 25% year-over-year increase from $36.4 million in Q3 2024. While the company still recorded an operating loss of $17.4 million, a 13% decline from $20.1 million in 2024, the revenue increase reflects its commitment to attaining full profitability by 2027. The company’s revenue growth was driven by a surge in customer demand and a rise in the number of orders. Orders grew by 34% with Nigeria leading the…
Websites including X, ChatGPT, and Canva have experienced multiple errors, limiting user accessibility. These errors are caused by technical problems at Cloudflare. ChatGPT, which now has intermittent accessibility at the time of this publication, displays the error, “Please unblock challenges.cloudflare.com to continue.” Cloudflare is a company that provides web security and a Content Delivery Network (CDN) to protect websites from hacks and speed them up. It operates a massive global network that sits between a user and a website’s server, delivering content quickly while filtering out malicious traffic to improve performance and security. According to a statement by the company, “Cloudflare is aware of…
The Kebbi State government has announced plans to provide free eye treatment to 5,000 patients across all 21 local government areas of the state. The five-day exercise is being carried out in partnership with the Saudi-based World Assembly of Muslim Youth (WAMY) and the Nasara Foundation. The Commissioner for Health, Isma’il Augie, disclosed this on Sunday after inspecting the exercise at the Kebbi State Teaching Hospital, Kalgo. He said the programme includes 1,000 surgeries, 3,000 eye treatments, and the distribution of 1,000 eyeglasses. Augie described the exercise as “special” and expressed satisfaction with the progress so far. “We are targeting…
The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) has launched a blended on-lending partnership with Psaltry International to empower 12,000 young women in cassava cultivation across rural communities in Oyo State. NADF Executive Secretary, Mohammed Ibrahim, disclosed this in Abuja on Sunday, reaffirming the fund’s commitment to strengthening agricultural growth, socio-economic development and women’s inclusion across Nigeria’s farming sector. Represented by Abiodun Sosanya, General Manager, Corporate Services, Ibrahim said the first phase of the initiative would directly engage 12,000 women, with the programme expected to reach 45,000 beneficiaries by the end of its multi-year implementation. He said NADF was contributing N798 million—representing…