Former Senator Dino Melaye has been acquitted in the last of 12 cases filed against him by the Federal Government, bringing a six-year legal battle to an end. Justice Sylvanus Oriji of the FCT High Court, Maitama, delivered the final verdict, clearing Melaye of charges related to providing false information […]
Innovation
The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) is organizing a three-day in-house procurement training for procurement officers and other relevant staff across the NASENI system. The training, scheduled from October 8 to 10, 2024, at the NASENI Headquarters, aims to equip participants with global best practices in procurement […]
The Catholic Herald is set to honor eminent Nigerians as part of its centenary celebrations, recognizing individuals who have distinguished themselves in various areas of human endeavor. Among those to be honored are prominent industrialist Femi Otedola, who will receive the Catholic Herald Centenary Man Award, and Simeon Eyisi, […]
A new social and business interactive app that aims to expand the possibilities of virtual activities beyond current platforms like Facebook, TikTok, Zoom, WhatsApp, and Snapchat is set to be launched in Nigeria before the end of the year. Developed by Houston-based boutique company eSocialMint Inc., the app, known as […]
The African Union (AU) has appointed former Nigerian Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Professor Isa Ali Pantami, as the Co-chairman of the African Scientific Research and Innovation Council (AU-ASRIC). In this new role, Professor Pantami will be responsible for shaping Africa’s policy and strategy for the Fourth Industrial Revolution […]
Dr. Vincent Olatunji, National Commissioner and CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), has officially inaugurated the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) for the upcoming Network of African Data Protection Authorities (NADPA-RADPA) Conference. The highly anticipated event, scheduled to take place in May 2025 in Abuja, will also include the […]
Dr. Leo Stan Ekeh, Chairman of Zinox Group, emphasized the need for Africa to develop its own large-scale media platforms during a panel discussion on the future of media. The dialogue, themed “The Media of the Future: Bridging the Gap Between the West and People of African Descent,” was held […]
The National Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has launched a comprehensive investigation into the data processing practices of Optasia, operating in Nigeria as Nairtime Nigeria Ltd. In a statement issued by Babatunde Bamigboye, head of Legal, Enforcement & Regulations, the Commission expressed serious concerns about Optasia’s use of privacy-invasive technologies for […]
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo and other stakeholders in Nigeria’s telecommunications sector gathered to assess the industry’s evolution at the launch of Dayo Oketola’s book, ‘The Catalyst: Nigerian Tech Evolution Through a Journalist’s Lens.’ The book highlights the significant progress made in the sector while also raising concerns about challenges that […]
In a bid to drive a sustainable and effective Agriculture and Food Systems Value Chain in Nigeria, Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems, in conjunction with the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF), and the Eko Innovation Centre set to hold the maiden edition of the Agrithon Summit 1.0 […]
