The Federal Government has officially flagged off the construction of Section One of the 700-kilometre Akwanga–Jos–Bauchi–Gombe–Biu—Maiduguri Superhighway, reaffirming President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR’s commitment to delivering transformative infrastructure under the Renewed Hope Agenda.The flag-off ceremony, held on the 1st July, 2026, in Akwanga, Nasarawa State, where the President, His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, was...
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Oyedele Delivers ₦39.63bn Lifeline to 24,814 Pensioners as PTAD Clears Long-Standing DBS Liabilities
The Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, has reaffirmed his commitment to improving the welfare of Nigerian pensioners with the successful disbursement of ₦39.63 billion to 24,814 eligible Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS) pensioners, ending years of anxious waiting for thousands of retirees.Working under the supervision of the Federal...
Kwara Poly Bets on Commercial Farming to Boost Revenue, Student Training
The Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, has intensified efforts to diversify its revenue sources through commercial agriculture, with the institution recording its maiden cassava harvest as part of a broader strategy to strengthen practical education, promote food security and generate sustainable income. Speaking with journalists during the harvest at the institution’s commercial farm in Ilorin, the...
Police, DSS, NDLEA, NSCDC Unite Against Cultism in Kwara Schools
The Kwara State Police Command has intensified efforts to curb cultism and other social vices among students, urging young people to reject criminal influences and embrace values that will secure their future. The charge was made during the Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV) Security Awareness Programme for Schools held at the Police...
VCN Staff to Receive More Training as Registrar Pushes Productivity Agenda.
The Veterinary Council of Nigeria (VCN) has concluded its three-day training on Public Procurement Processes and Procedures for Management Staff, with the Acting Registrar, Dr. Fadipe Oladotun, assuring staff of more capacity development programmes aimed at enhancing productivity and improving service delivery. Speaking at the closing ceremony, Dr. Fadipe commended participants for their commitment throughout...
NALVEJ Elects New Officers July 1
The National League of Veteran Journalists (NALVEJ) has announced plans to conduct its election on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Press Centre, Ilorin, Kwara State. The election is aimed at electing new officers who will steer the affairs of the association and strengthen its commitment to the welfare and...
Dr. Alake Witnesses MoU Signing @ Close of AFNIS 2026, Insists Exportation of Prosperity, Importation of Poverty Must Stop
The Honourable Minister of Solid Minarals Development, Dr Dele Alake, on Thursday insisted that Africa countries must rise to the occasion and stop exportation of prosperity and importation of poverty. In essence, he said, African countries should stop minarals in raw materials form which find its way back to Africa in expensive finished products. Dr....
NITDA Leads Push for Responsible AI Adoption as Nigeria Moves from Policy to Progress
Abuja — The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reaffirmed its commitment to establishing Nigeria as a frontrunner in Africa’s artificial intelligence economy, emphasizing that the country’s digital future relies heavily on responsible AI adoption, digital sovereignty, and homegrown innovation. Speaking at the AI Summit Nigeria 2026—hosted by Microsoft in Abuja—NITDA’s Director-General, Kashifu Inuwa CCIE, described AI as a transformative force capable of revolutionising every economic sector. His insights were delivered by Barr. Emmanuel Edet, NITDA’s Acting Director of Regulation and Compliance, who highlighted that trust serves as the bedrock for any sustainable AI rollout. Without a firm commitment to accountability and transparency, he warned, widespread innovation simply cannot scale. “Without public trust, AI adoption will be stalled,” Inuwa noted. “Without accountability, innovation will not scale sustainably, and without transparency, citizens will lose confidence in the systems designed to serve them.” Themed “From Policy to Progress: Accelerating Responsible AI Adoption for Nigeria’s Digital Decade,” the summit was a collaborative effort between Microsoft, NITDA, and MTN. The event brought together a diverse group of public and private sector stakeholders to map out actionable strategies for embedding AI into the fabric of Nigeria’s economy. A central theme of Inuwa’s address was the critical need for Nigeria to achieve true digital sovereignty. He urged the nation to pivot from being mere consumers of global technology to becoming active creators of it. “We must become creators of intelligence rooted in our realities and responsive to our aspirations,” Inuwa urged. “We must build local talent, strengthen research ecosystems and create an enabling environment where Nigerian and African solutions can thrive.” He added that Africa needs to play a defining role in shaping the global future of AI, rather than just adapting to technologies built elsewhere. Microsoft’s Director of Government Affairs for West Africa, Nonye Ujam, also spoke at the event, praising Nigeria’s proactive steps in AI governance, particularly through the National AI Strategy and ongoing regulatory reforms. However, she challenged attendees to move past the paperwork and focus on executing AI solutions that yield measurable benefits for everyday citizens, businesses, and government operations. Ujam pointed out that truly effective AI adoption hinges on robust governance frameworks, solid infrastructure, and institutional capacity, all while anchoring new innovations to the core principles of fairness, security, transparency, and accountability. The summit sparked vital conversations around regulatory clarity, digital sovereignty, and the delicate balance between fostering innovation, driving collaboration, and maintaining strategic control over Nigeria’s fast-evolving tech landscape. The event drew active participation from key institutions, including the Nigeria Customs Service, the National Identity Management Commission, and Galaxy Backbone, all signaling a unified front for Nigeria’s digital future. 59 Views
NSITF and South Africa’s Rand Mutual Assurance Sign MoU on Technical Cooperation and Knowledge Exchange
The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) and Rand Mutual Assurance (RMA) of South Africa have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) formalising a framework for institutional cooperation across social insurance administration, occupational health and safety, and employee compensation. The agreement was signed on 25th June, 2026, at the conclusion of a three-day Strategic Technical...
VCN Begins Three-Day Procurement Training for Management Staff.
The Veterinary Council of Nigeria (VCN) has commenced a three-day training programme on public procurement processes and procedures for its management staff as part of efforts to strengthen institutional capacity and promote compliance with procurement regulations. The training, themed “Understanding the Public Procurement Process and Procedure,” is designed to enhance participants’ knowledge of procurement laws,...










