The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara State Command, has commenced a three-day capacity-building programme for intelligence and investigation personnel, with a renewed call for closer collaboration among security agencies to combat emerging security threats across the country. The training, which began on Tuesday at the State Library Conference Hall in Ilorin, is...
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NACTAL, survivor-led group explore partnership to combat human trafficking in Nigeria
By Prosper Okoye The Network Against Child Trafficking, Abuse and Labour (NACTAL) on Friday held a strategic meeting with representatives of the Voices Unchained Trafficking Survivor Initiative to explore collaboration on efforts to combat human trafficking and promote safe and regular migration in Nigeria. The meeting, held at the NACTAL National Secretariat in Abuja, focused...
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PERMANENT SECRETARY CALLS FOR STRONGER PARTNERSHIPS TO ADVANCE NIGERIA’S ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION
‎‎‎The Permanent Secretary, Special Duties, Federal Ministry of Finance, Mr. Mohammed Sanusi Danjuma, has called for deeper collaboration between government and professional institutions as Nigeria intensifies efforts to build a more resilient, competitive, and robust sustainable economy.‎‎Speaking during a meeting with the leadership of the Nigerian Institute of Architects International Integrated Research for Development Conference...
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INEC Warns Nigerians Against Ignorance of 2026 Electoral Act, Seeks Media Support for Credible Polls
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged Nigerians to familiarise themselves with the provisions of the amended Electoral Act 2026, warning that ignorance of the law will not shield anyone from prosecution for electoral offences. The call was made by the Head of Legal Services, INEC Kwara State Office, Barrister Abdulfatai Atata, during a...
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Harnessing Tech for All: NITDA Mobilizes Key Industry Players
‎‎‎The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has renewed its call for stronger collaboration among government, industry, academia and technology professionals to accelerate digital innovation and position Nigeria for inclusive economic growth.‎‎The Agency made the call at the 20th edition of the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) International Conference 2026 in Jos, Plateau State, where it...
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NITDA’s New Software Standards Target Infrastructure Security
To eliminate costly IT failures, strengthen cybersecurity, and build public trust in digital governance, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has officially launched the National Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Framework. Signed by NITDA Director-General/CEO, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, CCIE, under the authority of the NITDA Act 2007, this regulatory framework sets nationwide standards for how...
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NITDA, Cal-Maji Partner to Bridge the Digital Divide
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding digital inclusion through strategic partnerships aimed at equipping underserved communities with digital skills and access to technology, as part of efforts to accelerate Nigeria’s digital transformation.‎‎Director General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa, CCIE, gave the assurance during a courtesy visit by the Executive...
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Kwara Joint Security Team Foils Kidnap Escape, Rescues Nine Victims After Gun Battle
A coordinated security operation involving Forest Guards, operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), local hunters and vigilantes has rescued nine kidnapped victims and killed three suspected bandits in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State. The operation, which followed credible intelligence, was carried out in the Obbo-Aiyegunle, Ejiu-Ora and Osi communities along the...
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NPC, UNFPA Seek Greater Investment in Nigerian Youths for Sustainable Development
The National Population Commission (NPC) has called for increased investment in Nigerian youths through quality education, healthcare, employment opportunities and inclusive governance, describing the country’s youthful population as its greatest asset for sustainable national development. The call was made during the 2026 World Population Day celebration held at Silver Gate Hotel, Ilorin, with the theme:...
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NITDA Seeks Digital Workforce to Deepen Public Sector Innovation
‎By James Ishaku ‎The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reiterated the need for a digitally skilled public sector workforce, saying the success of government reforms and the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) will depend largely on the digital capacity of civil servants.‎Director General of the NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, CCIE, stated this during a Digital...