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 […]
The Executive Secretary/CEO, National Institute for Cultural Orientation (NICO), Otunba Biodun Ajiboye wishes to bring to public notice of the creation of a fake Facebook account with his name, photos as well as personal information by unscrupulous elements with the intent to deceive people and possibly lure them into their […]
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 Charlie Marie story is indeed a unique one that is more than just an educational philanthropy. It stretches well beyond social, humanitarian to that of divine instructions for the founder and Proprietress of Charlie Marie Group of schools Ambassador Evangelist Adekunbi Akin-Taylor. When in 2010, the Proprietress, Adekunbi Akin-Taylor […]
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: 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 […]