*We saw JTF, police, soldier their – victims By Achadu Gabriel, kaduna Until very recently, it was absolutely a taboo to believe that victims of phone snatchers and other mobile items runs to a particular street to pay and collect their stolen phones back, few minutes or days after they’re robbed. They do this face...
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Boko Haram: Gov Zulum Meets Army, Naval, Air Force Chiefs in Abuja
By Achadu Gabriel, kaduna Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, held a crucial closed-door meeting with Nigeria’s top military leadership in Abuja on Thursday, a statement by his media aide Abdurraman Bundi has said. The meeting, which was held separately behind closed doors with the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede, the...
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EMT REVIEWS IMPACT OF U.S. TARIFF ACTIONS, SETS UP SUB-COMMITTEE FOR COORDINATED RESPONSE
The Economic Management Team (EMT), Chaired by the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun has convened a meeting earlier this week with participation from key ministries and agencies to assess the fiscal and economic implications of recent trade-related developments. Of particular focus was the recent announcements of tariff...
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FG TO BOOST AGRICULTURAL OUTPUT WITH JICA PARTNERSHIP
In a bid to enhance food security and rural prosperity, the Federal Government is engaging with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to support 500,000 farmers ahead of the 2025 wet season. This initiative, backed by JICA’s ¥12 billion Food Security Emergency Support funding, aims to boost agricultural output through efficient input delivery, post-harvest handling,...
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LATEST UPDATE ON THE CRUDE AND REFINED PRODUCT SALES IN NAIRA INITIATIVE
The Technical Sub-Committee on the Crude and Refined Product Sales in Naira initiative has today convened an update meeting held in Abuja with the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, presiding. The meeting reviewed progress and addressed ongoing implementation matters. The stakeholders reaffirmed the government’s commitment to the...
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EDUN ADVOCATES ACCELERATED CUSTOMS REFORMS TO STRENGTHEN INTRA-AFRICAN TRADE, ECONOMIC RESILIENCE
In a bold move to revamp regional trade and bolster economic resilience, the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, has called for accelerated customs reform across West and Central Africa. This call to action was made at the opening of the Fourth Conference of Development Partners of the...
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NITDA FORGES GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS TO PROPEL NIGERIA’S DIGITAL FUTURENITDA FORGES GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS TO PROPEL NIGERIA’S DIGITAL FUTURE
By Zuwaira Ayitogo The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is intensifying efforts to cultivate impactful global partnerships aimed at fostering inclusive growth, driving innovation, and accelerating technological advancement across Nigeria. This strategic direction was highlighted during a recent meeting held at NITDA Headquarters. The NITDA Director General, NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa , CCIE who joined...
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NIGERIA SET TO HOST LANDMARK GITEX EVENT IN WEST AFRICA
In a major stride towards positioning Nigeria as a global technology hub where digital technology is leveraged to uplift the nation, the Federal Government of Nigeria, through the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has announced its strategic partnership with KAOUN International to host the world-renowned Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX) in Nigeria. This announcement...
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NITDA, MTN Foundation Collaborate to Boost Digital Literacy
As part of efforts to reform the economy for sustained and inclusive growth, the Director-General, National Information Technology Development Agency, (NITDA) Kashifu Inuwa, CCIE has called for a collaborative partnership between NITDA and the MTN Foundation to promote digital literacy and capacity building in Nigeria. Inuwa made this call during a courtesy visit by MTN...
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TECHNOLOGY, NEUTRAL TOOL FOR SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT-DG NITDA
By James Ishaku The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa CCIE, has emphasised the significance of perceiving technology as a neutral instrument that can accelerate Nigeria’s socio-economic advancement. Speaking during a virtual panel session titled “Culture and Innovation: The Changing Landscape and Technoculture,” Inuwa outlined the importance of leveraging...