A Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA) report has shown that mobile operators reduced operational emissions by 13 per cent between 2019 and 2024. The GSMA Mobile Net Zero 2026 State of the Industry on Climate Action Report, released on Tuesday night, noted that this reduction occurred despite a 10 per cent increase in mobile connections. The report analysed energy and emissions data from more than 110 mobile operators, representing 85 per cent of global mobile connections. According to the report, operational emissions fell by five per cent in 2024, marking the fastest annual decline recorded over the past…
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An agricultural technology scientist, Dr. Edet Imuk, says emerging technologies in fisheries and aquaculture are transforming fish production while safeguarding Nigeria’s aquatic ecosystems. Imuk said this during an interview with reporters on Wednesday in Abuja. He said innovations were becoming increasingly important as Nigeria positioned fisheries and aquaculture at the centre of its blue economy agenda. According to him, technology is helping farmers produce more fish with fewer resources while reducing pressure on natural water bodies. “The future of fish production lies in sustainable innovations that increase productivity without compromising the health of rivers, lakes, and coastal ecosystems,” he said.…
The National Chairman of the Nigerian Institution of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (NIEEE), Mr. Alkali Tijjani, says the institution must take a leading role in driving Nigeria’s technological transformation. Tijjani said this was necessary in view of rapid global advancements in engineering and digital innovation. He stated this in an interview with reporters on Wednesday in Maiduguri after emerging as the national chairman of the professional body. Tijjani said the engineering profession was undergoing unprecedented changes driven by digital technologies, renewable energy, automation, and artificial intelligence. According to him, the institution has a responsibility that goes beyond advancing the interests…
Air Peace has confirmed that one of its Airbus A320 aircraft was damaged on the ground at Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 1 (MMA1), Lagos. The airline said the incident occurred after a baggage conveyor belt vehicle operated by the Nigerian Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO) collided with one of the aircraft’s engines. This was contained in a statement signed by the airline’s management on Wednesday in Lagos. Air Peace said the incident happened on Tuesday shortly after Flight P47427 from Kano had landed safely and passengers had disembarked. The impact caused significant damage to the engine, rendering the aircraft unserviceable and…
Farmers in Ebonyi State have urged the government to ensure that agricultural inputs — including fertilisers, agrochemicals, improved seedlings, and processing equipment — are distributed directly to genuine farmers to boost food production. The farmers made the appeal in separate interviews with reporters in Abakaliki on Wednesday. Mr. Johnson Nwafor, a rice farmer from Ndiagu Amagu in Ikwo Local Government Area, said preparations for the 2026 farming season were in full swing across farming communities. According to him, many farmers have already raised rice seedlings in nurseries for transplanting, while others have commenced land clearing and direct broadcasting on swampy…
The future and economic prosperity of Nigeria and Africa depend on adding value to the country’s abundant raw materials, says Prof. Nnanyelugo Ike-Muonso, Director-General of the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC). Ike-Muonso made the remark on Tuesday in Abuja during a courtesy visit by Ali M. Ali, Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), to the council’s headquarters. He said processing raw materials locally was key to strengthening industrial manufacturing, stabilising the national currency, and boosting foreign exchange reserves. “The future of this country and its prosperity is not possible until this agency and its activities…
Dr. Ibrahim Goni, Conservator-General of the National Park Service (NPS), has commended President Bola Tinubu for the successful rescue of pupils and teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. In a statement on Wednesday in Abuja, Goni also commended Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State for his role in the rescue operation. The Conservator-General expressed gratitude to the President for his unwavering commitment, leadership, and decisive interventions, which led to the safe rescue of the victims. READ ALSO: NiMet forecasts cloudy, Thundery weather across Nigeria (Wednesday–Friday) Goni further acknowledged the contributions of members of the public, community…
Gov. Monday Okpebholo has signed a bill renaming and restructuring Edo State’s agriculture institution to strengthen scientific and technological training across its three campuses. The governor assented to the legislation on Tuesday while receiving Speaker Blessing Agbebaku during a courtesy visit to Government House, Benin City. The new law renames the institution from Edo State College of Agriculture and Natural Resources to Edo State College of Agriculture, Science and Technology. The institution operates three campuses: Iguoriakhi for agricultural technology, Uromi for forestry, and Agenebode specialising in aquaculture. Presenting the bill, Speaker Agbebaku said the amendment aligns the institution with global…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted cloudy and thundery weather activities across the country from Wednesday to Friday. NiMet’s weather outlook, released in Abuja, forecasts patches of clouds over the northern region on Wednesday, with prospects of morning thunderstorms accompanied by light rains in parts of Taraba and Kebbi states. Isolated thunderstorms with moderate rains are expected later in the day over parts of Taraba, Borno, Yobe, Bauchi, Sokoto, Katsina, Zamfara, Jigawa, Kano, and Kaduna states. In the North Central region, thunderstorms accompanied by light rains are expected over parts of Nasarawa, Niger, Benue, and the Federal Capital Territory…
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) says it will establish six production studios across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones to promote indigenous content and expand opportunities for content creators. The Director-General of the NBC, Mr Charles Ebuebu, disclosed this in an exclusive interview with reporters on Wednesday in Abuja. He described the initiative as a key component of the Digital Switch Over (DSO) project. Ebuebu said the studios would be located across the six geopolitical zones, while discussions were ongoing with the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) on its implementation. According to him, the facilities will eliminate the need for creators to travel…