The Kogi State Police Command has launched a major operation to track down suspected attackers behind separate violent incidents that left several people dead, houses destroyed and residents displaced in parts of the state. The attacks, which occurred in Edede Community and parts of Ibaji Local Government Area, have heightened tension among residents as security...
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Combating AI-Powered Attacks: NITDA Calls for Immediate Action and New Partnerships
The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa CCIE, has raised concerns over the rapidly evolving cybersecurity risks driven by artificial intelligence, urging immediate and coordinated national action.Speaking ahead of the formal inauguration of a proposed cybersecurity advisory council, Inuwa disclosed that the Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy...
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Police Bust Suspected Cultists, Drug Dealers at Ilorin Hotspot, Recover 24 Motorcycles
Operatives of the Kwara State Police Command have arrested 13 suspected cultists, thugs and drug peddlers during a major raid at Tanke Junction in Ilorin, following intelligence reports on the activities of hoodlums disguising as commercial motorcyclists in the area. The operation, which was carried out in collaboration with members of the National Forest Guard,...
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AGF, OGUNJIMI URGES SWIFT APPROVAL, DISBURSEMENT OF WORLD BANK PROJECT FUNDS TO NIGERIA
The Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), Dr. Shamseldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi, has called on the World Bank to expedite the approval and disbursement of project funds to Nigeria, stressing that the facilities are loans that the country is obliged to repay, not grants.Dr. Ogunjimi made the appeal in Abuja during a courtesy visit by a World...
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VCN Registrar Charges New Veterinary Doctors on Ethics, Public Health at MOUAU Induction.
The Acting Registrar of the Veterinary Council of Nigeria, Dr. Oladotun Fadipe, has charged newly inducted veterinary doctors of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike to uphold the ethics and standards of the veterinary profession in service to national, food security and public health. Dr. Sarah Chimezie representing the Ag. Registrar gave the charge during...
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VCN Registrar Charges New Veterinary Doctors on Ethics, Public Health at MOUAU Induction.
The Acting Registrar of the Veterinary Council of Nigeria, Dr. Oladotun Fadipe, has charged newly inducted veterinary doctors of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike to uphold the ethics and standards of the veterinary profession in service to national food security and public health. Dr. Sarah Chimezie representing the Ag. Registrar gave the charge during...
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ECS: NSITF assures Lagos govt of support for effective implementation…Trains MDAs relations officers
Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has assured the Lagos State Government of its willingness to provide all the required technical and operational expertise for the seamless implementation of the Employees Compensation Scheme (ECS) in the state. Managing Director/CE, Barr. Oluwaseun Falaye, gave the assurance at a sensitisation workshop for Employee Relations Officers for Lagos...
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FG ADVANCES INFRASTRUCTURE DRIVE WITH APPROVAL OF NEW PPP ROAD PROJECTS, SOLAR LIGHTING, LANDSCAPING, AND ENHANCED SECURITY FEATURES*
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering durable, innovative, and economically impactful infrastructure across Nigeria, following key approvals and policy directions aimed at accelerating national development. This was disclosed during a courtesy visit by the Management of the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) Limited to the Honourable Minister of Works on Wednesday.The Honourable...
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NESREA CRACKS DOWN ON CONSTRUCTION SECTOR, SEALS 30 SITES IN FCT
“Environmental compliance is not a choice,” warns Prof. Innocent BarikorThe National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) on Tuesday took enforcement action against operators in the construction sector in the Federal Capital Territory, sealing 30 sites for violating the provisions of the National Environmental (Construction Sector) Regulations, 2011.Briefing newsmen, the Director General of NESREA,...
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NITDA Unveils New Innovation Hub to Transform Corps Members into Tech Entrepreneurs
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has launched a dedicated innovation hub aimed at transforming National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members from job seekers into technologydriven entrepreneurs and solution providers, as Nigeria grapples with a rapidly expanding youth labour force.The innovation hub, known as the NITDA Innovation Space, was officially commissioned at the Agency’s...