The Director General of the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), Prof. Innocent Barikor has threatened to revoke the operational licenses of recycling facilities who refuse to comply with agreed protocol for remediation of Ogijo Community in Ogun State .Prof. Barikor gave the warning on Monday during a meeting with recyclers whose facilities...
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STAKEHOLDERS REVIEW PROGRESS REPORT OF PROJECT ON DISPLACED PERSONS,
Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Dr. Tony Ojukwu OFR SAN, has expressed satisfaction with the progress of the project on “Protection of Forcibly Displaced Persons through Human Rights Information Data Collection and Documentation in Nigeria”. Ojukwu handed down this commendation through Dr. Benedict Agu, Special Assistant to the Executive Secretary and...
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Cybersecurity Begins with People: NITDA, Kaspersky Sign Strategic MoU to Strengthen Nigeria’s Digital Defenses
By Lukman Oladokun In a decisive move to bolster Nigeria’s cybersecurity landscape, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with global cybersecurity leader, Kaspersky. The agreement, signed as a sideline activity of the GTIEX Nigeria in Lagos, marks a significant milestone in Nigeria’s digital transformation journey and...
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NITDA Launches Capacity-Building Programme to Boost Digital Literacy in Civil Service
By Yaji, S. Solomon The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has launched a capacity-building programme for civil servants as part of efforts to drive nationwide digital literacy in line with the National Digital Literacy Framework (NDLF). The event, held at the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, marked another...
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NITDA, Jigawa Govt Deepen Digital Partnership With Sub-National Engagement
By James Ishaku The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in collaboration with the Jigawa State Ministry of ICT and Digital Economy, has organised a Sub-National Engagement and IT Ecosystem Development Programme in Dutse, bringing together stakeholders from government, private sector, academia, and development partners to drive innovation and accelerate Jigawa’s digital transformation. Themed “Creating...
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NITDA, YEIP Partner to Drive Youth Entrepreneurship, Innovation
By Naeemah Junaid The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the Youth Entrepreneurship Investment Platform (YEIP), describing it as a strategic intervention poised to accelerate innovation and strengthen youth-led enterprises across Nigeria and the wider African continent. Welcoming the YEIP delegation to the Agency’s headquarters in Abuja, NITDA’s Director-General,...
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FG Warns Contractors, Sets June 2026 Deadline for Abuja–Lokoja, Abuja–Kaduna–Kano Highways
The Federal Government has issued a stern ultimatum to contractors handling the Abuja–Kaduna–Kano and Abuja–Lokoja highways, insisting that both projects must be completed by June 2026. Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, who led an inspection team to Obajana Junction in Kogi State, expressed frustration over what he described as poor commitment by some contractors...
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MINISTER OF STATE FOR FINANCE, DR. DORIS UZOKA-ANITE, CONFERRED WITH THE PRESTIGIOUS ADA UKWU NDI ORLU CHIEFTAINCY TITLE*
In recognition of her outstanding contributions to peace, progress, and development, the Honourable Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, has been conferred with the esteemed chieftaincy title of Ada Ukwu Ndi Orlu Zone by His Imperial Majesty, Eze (Dr) Thomas Obiwuru Obiefule, the Paramount Ruler of Umudioka Ancient Kingdom, Orlu Local Government Area...
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Borno Emerges Among 23 States to Fulfill All NEWMAP-EIB Conditions for Disbursement
In a determined effort to ensure all 23 participating states meet the conditions precedent for the Nigeria Climate Adaptation–Erosion and Watershed Project (NEWMAP-EIB), the Federal Project Management Unit (FPMU), led by the National Project Coordinator, Engr. Anda Ayuba Yalaks, has visited Borno State to assess its readiness ahead of the project’s official launch.To access NEWMAP-EIB...
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NIGERIA’S ECONOMY STRENGTHENS AS GOVERNMENT LAUNCHES STRATEGIC LIVESTOCK GROWTH PLAN*
The Economic Management Team, chaired by the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun on Thursday met in his office in Abuja to review Nigeria’s economic performance and sectoral priorities.The meeting welcomed further signs of stability in the economy, with inflation easing for the fifth consecutive month to 20%,...