By Prosper Okoye Commercial drivers using Compressed Natural Gas are yet to pass on cheaper fares to passengers despite buying the product at a lower cost than petrol, an official of the Presidential Initiative on CNG and EV said Thursday, blaming the gap on weak competition among CNG-powered operators.Engr. Zayyanu Tambari, the initiative’s Chief Compliance...
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NASENI Empowers 2000 Kano Households with Clean Energy Solutions
… As Industry Minister Flags-off Initiative The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has launched its Sustainable Empowerment Programme in Kano State with over 2000 households benefiting from the Agency’s clean and reliable energy solutions aimed at reducing the impact of climate change. The empowerment programme held at Fabs Event Centre, Kano on Tuesday,...
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EXCOS OF ATCON VISIT NCC TO STRENGTHENING TELECOM SYNERGY
(L-R) Abraham Oshadami, Executive Commissioner, Technical Services, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC); Tony Emoekpere, President, Association of Telecom Companies of Nigeria (ATCON); Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice-Chairman/CEO, NCC; Rimini Makama, Executive Commissioner, Stakeholder Management, NCC; and Muhammed Rudman, Vice President, ATCON/CEO, IXPN, during a courtesy visit by ATCON leadership to the Commission’s Headquarters in Abuja on...
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ABA SET FOR LITERARY WEEK AS ALL SAINTS ’92 SET DRIVES EDUCATIONAL EMPOWERMENT
Eight public and private secondary schools in Aba are set to participate in the maiden edition of Aba Literary Week 1.0, an educational empowerment initiative organised by the All Saints Secondary School, Ehere ’92 Set, aimed at promoting reading culture and healthy academic competition among young students. The literary week, scheduled for 24th, 25th and...
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NASENI-PICTT Launches DELTA-2 Second Call for Proposals
…As FG Insists on Commercialization of R&D Results to Boost the Economy The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) and the Presidential Implementation Committee on Technology Transfer (PICTT) have launched the second phase of the DELTA-2 Programme-the 2nd Call for Proposals, which will focus on Commercialization of all R&D outcomes in different fields...
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Kwara Youths Acquire Digital, Drone Skills
Over 70 young people in Kwara State have received intensive training in digital media skills and drone piloting to boost their chances of gainful employment and contribute positively to society. The training, which held at the Kwara State Library in Ilorin and was organised by 132 Media Academy, exposed participants to camera operations, drone piloting,...
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Minister of Industry Commends NASENI Industrial Drive, Advocates Use of Made-in-Nigeria Products
The Honourable Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment Dr. Jumoke Oduwole has commended the transformational strides of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) under the leadership of Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu The honourable minister made the commendation, after inspecting NASENI facilities, including the NASENI Innovation Hub, NASENI technology site at the Abuja...
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EDUN, CARDOSO MEET TO DEEPEN FISCAL-MONETARY POLICY ALIGNMENT
Against the backdrop of inflation easing to 22.97% in May 2025, the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun has today visited the Central Bank of Nigeria to deepen fiscal–monetary policy alignment. Discussions focused on sustaining and accelerating this momentum, essential to stabilising prices, boosting investor confidence, and empowering...
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PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU COMMISSIONS 15KM OSEX SERVICE CARRIAGEWAY
…LAUDS FCT WIKE OVER PROJECTS DELIVERY President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, and his dedicated team for the successful completion and delivery of 17 vital infrastructure projects within the FCT to commemorate his second year in office. The commendation came during the commissioning of the...
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FG Targets Increased income For Farmers As NASENI Kicks-off Irrigate Nigeria Project in Bauchi State
…Governor Bala Mohammed Applauds President Tinubu On Good Governance The Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu has disclosed that the Federal Government’s Irrigate Nigeria Project, amongst other things, targets increase in income of Nigeria’s farmers nationwide, even as the formal launch of...