The Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa CCIE, has challenged Jigawa State and Galaxy Information Technology and Telecommunications (Galaxy ITT) to adopt a strategic approach to digital transformation and economic development.Inuwa made the call at the Galaxy ITT Repositioning Retreat held in Abuja on Thursday, where he expressed concern over the...
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FG Launches Nigeria Alcohol Policy, Targets Harm Reduction and Responsible Industry Growth
Abuja, August 27, 2026 — The Federal Government has launched the Nigeria Alcohol Policy and its Multisectoral Implementation Plan (2026–2030), establishing a unified national framework to reduce alcohol-related harm while supporting responsible industrial development, job creation and economic growth.The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, stated this at the official...
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CPN urges child’s best interests to prevail in the Jada adoption case
Child Protection Network (CPN) has called for the welfare of a girl at the centre of a dispute over her adoption and custody to take precedence, while raising questions about the process through which she was adopted. CPN National Coordinator Olakunle Sanni said adoption procedures must be followed to ensure children are placed with families...
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Just in: On Digital Sovereignty, NITDA Links IT Procurement Reforms to Local Tech Boom
The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, has announced a series of strategic reforms aimed at overhauling Information Technology (IT) procurement, boosting confidence in homegrown software, and advancing Nigeria’s digital sovereignty. Speaking at the 66th Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Port Harcourt, Inuwa...
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Fixing Nigerian Healthcare: Salako’s Call for Trust and Excellence
Abuja. Wednesday, 26 August 2026:The Honourable Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, has called on Nigerian doctors and other health professionals to strengthen professional discipline, accountability, ethical conduct and collaboration as essential pillars for transforming Nigeria’s health system.Dr. Salako made the call while delivering the Guest of Honour Address...
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AIG Jimoh Reaffirms Commitment to Justice, Professional Policing as IEDPU Pays Courtesy Visit
The Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 2 Headquarters, Lagos, AIG Olohundare Moshood Jimoh, has reaffirmed his commitment to professional policing, justice and respect for fundamental human rights while receiving a delegation of the Ilorin Emirates Descendants Progressive Union (IEDPU). The IEDPU delegation, led by its National President, Assistant Comptroller-General of Immigration, ACG...
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Benin-Asaba Expressway: Minister Promises Relief for Motorists, Orders Arrest of Errant Contractors
Arising from the sufferings of road users and the host communities on the Benin-Asaba Highway, occasioned by ongoingreconstruction and expansion works, the Honourable Minister of Works, Sen. Engr. David Umahi, CON, FNSE, FNATE, undertook an on-the-spot assessment visit to the affected areas of the project on Tuesday, 25 August, 2026. To underscore the importance of...
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NSITF intensifies nationwide workplace safety campaign
The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has intensified its nationwide campaign to promote workplace safety, with stakeholder engagements currently taking place in Bauchi, Jos and Kaduna. The programme, tagged “Programme on Safety Regulations, Policies and Standards,” is being organised by the Fund’s Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Department to raise awareness among employers on...
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Reliable Power Vital for Healthcare Delivery, Minister Urges RAMCO, Power-for-Health Synergy
ABUJA, Wednesday, 26 August 2026: The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to achieving sustainable electricity supply across Nigeria’s health facilities, with the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, describing reliable power as a critical determinant of health outcomes.Dr. Salako stated this on Wednesday at the official launch of...
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NITDA Eyes Digital Independence with New Sovereign Cloud Team
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has inaugurated a taskforce to drive the implementation of Nigeria’s sovereign cloud initiative, a move aimed at strengthening the country’s digital sovereignty, attracting investment, creating jobs and retaining technology talent.Speaking at the inauguration in Abuja, the Director-General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa, described the initiative as a major ecosystem-wide...