President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has dismissed five ministers from his cabinet, making significant changes during the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the State House in Abuja. The affected ministers include Uju Kennedy (Women Affairs), Lola Ade-John (Tourism), Tahir Mamman (Education), Abdullahi Tijjani Gwarzo (State for Housing and Development), and […]
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President Bola Tinubu and the Federal Executive Council (FEC) have abolished the Ministry of Niger Delta and the Ministry of Sports Development in a major government restructuring. This decision was made during the FEC meeting in Abuja and announced on Wednesday by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser on Information and […]
President Bola Tinubu has introduced an executive bill to the National Assembly, seeking to implement a regional system of government in Nigeria. This landmark proposal is expected to decentralise power, granting greater autonomy to regions across the country and addressing long-standing issues of governance and representation. Key Aspects of the […]
Seasoned media practitioner and public affairs analyst Hilary Damissah, editor of Cyber Africa news and Chief Operating Officer at DigiVation Network has been conferred with the Techlife Impactful Media Personality award. The recognition came as part of activities marking the 2024 Women Entrepreneurs and Executives in Tech Summit (WEETS) organised […]
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Directorate of Road Services (commonly known as VIO) to immediately stop confiscating vehicles or imposing fines on Nigerians for road traffic violations. Delivering the judgment on October 2, 2024, in case number FHC/ABJ/CS/1695/2023, Justice Nkeonye Evelyn Maha ruled that the road […]
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 […]
Legal experts have analyzed the implications of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) reaffirmation of its 5% borrowing cap under the Ways and Means facility for the fiscal years 2024-2025. The CBN’s facility allows the federal government to borrow up to 5% of the previous year’s revenue to address budget […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signaled an impending cabinet reshuffle and directed his ministers to actively engage the media in promoting the achievements of his administration. Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday at the State House, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed that […]
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 […]
The National Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (NCAIR), in collaboration with Google, has unveiled a ₦100 million Artificial Intelligence (AI) Fund aimed at supporting Nigerian startups developing innovative AI-driven solutions. The fund, with applications open until September 25, offers financial backing, mentorship, and access to Google’s AI tools and […]