By James Ishaku The Honourable Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, has called on African countries to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) as a key enabler of productivity, competitiveness and employment creation. Speaking at the Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX) Nigeria 2025 in Abuja, Tijani cautioned that Africa could be left behind...
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Code of Practice 2024 Compliance Report Highlights Social Media Platforms efforts on Online Harm Protection
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) wishes to commend Google, Microsoft, and TikTok for their continued compliance with the Code of Practice for Interactive Computer Service Platforms/Internet Intermediaries and for the submission of the 2024 compliance report. The Code which was issued jointly by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), and...
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Kwara Women Accountants Urged to Uphold Integrity, Resist Pressure
Women accountants in Kwara State have been urged to remain steadfast in upholding the values of integrity, truth, and accountability, despite societal pressures that may challenge their professional ethics. The newly inaugurated Chairperson of the Society of Women Accountants of Nigeria (SWAN), Ilorin Chapter, Hajia Bilkisu Lawal, gave the charge during her investiture ceremony as...
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DL4ALL: NITDA, CISCO EMPOWER YOUTH WITH DIGITAL SKILL
By Foluke Bassey Fifty selected young unemployed Nigerians have completed a four-week intensive digital skills bootcamp under the Digital Literacy for All (DL4ALL) initiative, gaining practical training in Data Science, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and IT Essentials. The programme, a collaborative effort between the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and Cisco, was hosted at NITDA’s South West Zonal Office in...
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KWASU Don Urges Use of AI Robots to Fight Insecurity, Kidnappings in Nigeria
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria and law lecturer at Kwara State University, Prof. Abiodun Amuda Kannike, has called on the Nigerian government to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) technology, including robotic software, as a tool to combat kidnapping and violent crimes across the country. Prof. Kannike made the appeal during a one-day workshop held in Ilorin...
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Press freedom day 2025: AMDF felicitates with African Journalists
By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna Africa Media Development Foundation (AMDF) Saturday felicitated with African Journalists on the 2025 Press Freedom Day. A statement by Manager, Press Freedom, Zhiroh Jatau AMDF, the foundation noted that the Day was proclaimed in 1993 to ensure freedom to seek, impart and receive information for public good and sustaining democracy. The...
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IGP Egbetokun Calls for Stakeholder Collaboration, State Police to Strengthen Security in Nigeria
The Inspector-General of Police, Dr. Kayode Egbetokun, has said that Nigeria’s security challenges can only be effectively addressed through collaborative policing and the full support of all stakeholders, including government institutions, traditional rulers, civil society organisations, and the media. Speaking during the maiden Distinguished Alumni Public Lecture organised by the Centre for Peace and Security...
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Gov Zulum orders immediate prosecution of man in viral video molesting minor
*Meets victim who’s father killed by B/Haram, offers him house, scholarship By Achadu Gabriel, kaduna Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has ordered the immediate prosecution of Bukar Modu, a man shown in a disturbing viral video allegedly molesting a minor (Bashir Gaji). Following the Governor’s directive, Bukar Modu was arrested by the security operatives...
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Suicidal: Man kill self by hanging in Adamawa state, alleges hardship
By Achadu Gabriel, kaduna A man yet to identify has commit suicide in Doubeli, Yola North Local government area of Adamawa state, northwest Nigeria by hanging himself. The incident, trending in social media platforms, alleged that the Man whose identity is yet to be known decided to take his life because of hard economy bedeviling...
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Delta State Receives Commendation for ₦1 Billion Counterpart Fund Contribution to NEWMAP-EIB
The National Project Coordinator, NEWMAP-EIB, Engr. Anda Ayuba Yalaks has commended the Governor Sheriff Oborevwori led administration for approval and release of the sum of 1b naira to the counterpart fund account demonstrating the highest level of political will to tackle environmental challenges in the state. This he said has secured the state as one...