The University of Ilorin Branch of the Nigerian Association of Medical and Dental Academics (NAMDA) has backed the national body’s fresh 21-day ultimatum to the Federal Government, warning that failure to resolve outstanding issues by August 31 could trigger further action. The branch took the position at a Congress meeting held in Ilorin on Saturday...
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Unified Oversight: Driving Safe Innovation via the National Regulatory Sandbox
The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, CCIE, represented by the National Coordinator of the Office for Nigerian Digital Innovation (ONDI), Mrs. Victoria Fabunmi, delivering his remarks at the National Regulatory Sandbox Governance and Implementation Planning Workshop held in Abuja. The Director General of the National Information Technology Development...
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Alao-Akala Widows Rally Support for Oriire Kidnap Victims, Move to Sustain Late Governor’s Legacy
The widows of the late former Oyo State Governor, Otunba Adebayo Alao-Akala, have extended financial assistance to two women who lost their husbands in the recent kidnapping crisis in Oriire Local Government Area of the state, saying the late governor’s legacy of service must continue to impact the lives of ordinary Nigerians. The intervention was...
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Tinubu’s Security Push Pays Off as 163 Woro Abductees Regain Freedom — AbdulRazaq
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and security agencies for the successful rescue of 163 women and children abducted from Woro community in Kaiama Local Government Area of the state. The governor, who received the rescued victims in Ilorin on Friday, said the development was a major relief after months...
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NITDA, UniAbuja Partner to Power Tech Innovation and Drive Inclusive Economic Growth
In a decisive move to align academic research with Nigeria’s digital economy agenda, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has affirmed its commitment to advancing integrated research across Nigerian universities to develop technology-driven solutions that solve real-life local problems across various sectors.The Director General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, made the assertion when the...
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GITEX NIGERIA Drives Digital Transformation as Africa Targets $1 Trillion AI Boom
Under the patronage of His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, GITEX NIGERIA takes place across Abuja and Lagos from 31 August – 3 September 2026West Africa’s largest tech, AI, and startup show welcomes global stakeholders to advance innovation ecosystems, strengthen digital resilience, and scale competitive AI infrastructure.Abuja, Nigeria, 17, July 2026: Nigeria is translating...
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Prof. Nnodu Unveils Roadmap to Success for Emerging Clinical Researchers and Institutions
By Prosper OkoyeThe growing burden of non-communicable diseases and shortage of well-trained investigators have made it increasingly urgent to mentor and train the next generation of clinical researchers in West Africa, Professor Obiageli Nnodu, Director of Research and Grants at the West African College of Physicians, has warned.Speaking Monday at a two-day Research Capacity Building...
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Rescued Woro Victims Arrive Ilorin as Kaiama Community Raises Alarm Over 13 Missing Captives
Rescued victims of the February bandit attack on Woro community in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State have arrived in Ilorin after spending several months in captivity, even as the Kaiama Development Association (KDA) says 13 abductees are yet to be accounted for. The victims were brought into the Kwara State capital late Thursday...
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FG Announces Drop in Malaria Prevalence to 15%, Moves to Scale Up Chemoprevention for Infants
The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating malaria elimination across the nation, announcing plans to advance policy measures for the large-scale rollout of Perennial Malaria Chemoprevention (PMC). Speaking at the PMC Dissemination Meeting held on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, in Abuja, the Honourable Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare,...
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NCoS Suspends Ibara Custodial Officers Over Inmate’s Viral TikTok Live
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has taken decisive action following a high-profile security lapse at the Ibara Medium Custodial Centre in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The Officer-in-Charge of the facility, alongside two other principal officers, has been removed from their positions pending the outcome of an ongoing investigation.This disciplinary measure stems from an incident involving a...