President Bola Tinubu has appointed Mr. Daser David as the new President and Chief Executive Officer of the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI). According to a statement by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, the President’s Special Adviser, Mr. David is an academic and industry expert with extensive knowledge of digital technologies and educational […]
Innovation
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have joined forces to empower Nigerian startups through the iHatch Startup Incubation Programme Cohort III. In a recent statement, NITDA’s Director General, Kashifu Abdullahi, highlighted the programme’s role in fostering Nigeria’s startup ecosystem and supporting the […]
Meta and Universal Music Group (UMG) have strengthened their existing licensing partnership, broadening the scope of UMG’s music rights across Meta’s platforms. This updated agreement, announced today, extends UMG’s music rights to include WhatsApp for the first time, in addition to Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, Horizon, and Threads. The expanded deal […]
For the eighth time in Olympic history, Nigeria’s athletes returned home without a single medal after the conclusion of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. A total of 88 athletes represented Nigeria across 12 sports, but despite their efforts, none managed to make it to the podium. The country’s last hope […]
The axiom you are what you eat to a large extent, we can generally agree is true. Nutrition or if we like our diets account for the foundation of the appropriateness or otherwise of the human structure, function and wholeness of every component of the body from skin to hair, […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has committed to closely monitoring local government activities to ensure good governance, accountability, and transparency. This initiative comes in the wake of the recent Supreme Court judgment granting financial autonomy to local governments. During a national dialogue organized by Agora Policy in Abuja […]
The International Telecommunications Union (ITU) has advised the Nigerian government to streamline the regulatory responsibilities of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). This recommendation is part of the ITU’s report on Nigeria titled, “Collaborative Regulation: Accelerating Nigeria’s Digital Transformation.” The report highlights that […]
In a move to enhance the effectiveness of humanitarian and social development programmes, President Bola Tinubu has appointed seven distinguished Nigerians to lead key agencies under the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development. Read Also:Â President Tinubu Full Address to Nigerians 1. Dr. Badamasi Lawal – Chief […]
The National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, is set to organize a forum on its X Spaces (formerly Twitter) for an inclusive and constructive dialogue on the pressing challenges confronting Nigeria. Recognizing the importance of diverse voices in moving the country forward, the forum will engage Young […]
The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Mr. Abubakar Momoh, revealed a startling admission on Tuesday morning regarding the disappearance of the forensic report on the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), according to Political Economist NG. Speaking on Channels TV Morning Brief, Momoh struggled to explain the whereabouts of the report, […]
