The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, CCIE, participated in the closing keynote panel session at the Datacloud Global Congress 2026 held in Cannes, France, where he joined global leaders to discuss “The Role of Digital Infrastructure in National Economies.”The high-level discussion, moderated by IDCA Chairman & CEO,...
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Delayed Rains Leave Abuja Farmers in Limbo
By Prosper Okoye The maize seeds had been in the ground for days, waiting. On a rocky slope overlooking Dagbana, a farming community on the outskirts of Abuja, Awak Michael stood beside rows of freshly planted maize and searched the sky for signs of rain. By this time last year, the young shoots would already...
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Ex-NSITF GEneral Manager, Legal Services replies Sahara Reporters… says no crisis led to staff exit
Former General Manager, Legal Services, Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Innocent Eremionkhale, Esq, has denied reports by Sahara Reporters alleging that conflict with the management of the Fund led to hi exit. Eremionkhale issued a disclaimer in reaction to the infamous story by Sahara Reporters’ alleging mass resignations in the Fund occasioned by crisis...
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NSITF rejects allegations of managerial crisis…Says staff exit voluntary, part of restructuring
The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has condemned the allegations of managerial crisis and mass resignation of workers being peddled in some media outlets. In a statement issued by Alexandra Mede, Head of Corporate Affairs, the NSITF described the story published by Sahara Reporters as a deliberate misrepresentation of facts and lacking in merit....
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Data Science Platform workers, gig economy in our plans… NSITF MD Faleye
Managing Director of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barr. Oluwaseun Faleye, has said issues around the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI), especially as regards platform workers and the gig economy, are being given priority attention by the Fund. Faleye stated this while fielding questions in response to the presentation of the Honourable Minister...
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Kwara Targets Economic Growth Through Youth Population as UNFPA Deepens Partnership
The Kwara State Government has intensified efforts to transform its growing youth population into a catalyst for economic growth and sustainable development through a strengthened partnership with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). The renewed commitment was highlighted during a three-day sensitisation and capacity-building workshop on Demographic Dividend held in Ilorin. The programme was organised...
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Kwara Police Arrest Suspected Kidnap Kingpin, Recover Two AK-47 Rifles in Baruten Crackdown
The Kwara State Police Command has recorded a major breakthrough in its fight against kidnapping and violent crimes following the arrest of a suspected gang leader and the recovery of two AK-47 rifles in Baruten Local Government Area. The operation, carried out by the Command’s Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU), is being described as a...
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Archbishop Amoo Raises Alarm Over Insecurity, Poverty, Demands Good Governance and Industrialisation
The Archbishop of the Ecclesiastical Province of Kwara and Bishop of the Diocese of New Bussa, Most Rev. Israel Afolabi Amoo, has expressed deep concern over the worsening insecurity, rising poverty and governance challenges confronting Nigeria, urging governments at all levels to take urgent steps to protect lives, create wealth and restore public confidence in...
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Saraki Hosts Ileya Hangout in Ilorin, Combines Celebration With Free Medical Services
Former Senate President and Waziri Ngeri of Ilorin Emirate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, last Thursday hosted his annual Ileya Hangout to mark the Eid-el-Adha festival, bringing together hundreds of supporters, associates, and community and religious leaders from across Kwara State in a warm and festive gathering that blended celebration with community service. The Ileya hangout,...
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FEDERAL FIRE SERVICE, FCT COMMAND ASSURES RESIDENTS OF ITS READINESS TO RESPOND TO EMERGENCIES DURING SALLAH CELEBRATION.
The Controller, Federal Fire Service, FCT Command, MS Anas, Mtech, MDRDS, NISS MIRAMN, FICA has assured residents of Federal Capital Territory of the Command’s readiness to respond to emergencies during the sallah celebration. The Controller who has put all Officers and men of the Command on red alert, directed all Fire Station Commanders to ensure...