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- 16 Jun 2008
e-Tourism Workshop Charts Way Forward in Abuja
Stakeholders in the tourism industry will seek ways of charting developmental frontiers for the industry even as the Federal Ministry of Tourism, Culture & National Orientation in collaboration…
- 26 Jan 2019
Onu Hails NOTAP for Building IPR Culture in Nigerian Knowledge Institutions
Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, Minister of Science and Technology, has commended the National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP), for creating Intellectual Property Right (IPR) awareness…
- 16 May 2017
Minister Seeks Digitalization of Indigenous Languages
Alhaji Lai Mohammed, minister of Information and Culture, has advocated the digitization of indigenous languages in order to avoid them going into extinction. Speaking yesterday in Kaduna at the 2017…
- 28 Mar 2021
NCC urges Responsible Use of Internet, Technology Socio-Economic Advancement
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has called for the responsible usage of technology, especially the Internet in a way that helps to address our socio-economic, cultural and national security…
- 28 Jul 2021
FG Denies Plan to Gag the Media
Federal government has no plans to muzzle the media, according to Alhaji Lai Mohammed, minister of Information and Culture. Mohammed said this in reaction to controversies that have trailed the…
- 25 Jan 2023
FG Moves to Protect Children in Digital Environment
Federal Executive Council on Wednesday in Abuja approved the National Child Online Protection Policy and Strategy. Prof. Isah Ali Pantami, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, told newsmen…
- 26 Aug 2025
FG Begins Restoration of Voice of Nigeria Shortwave Transmission
Mohammed Idris, minister of Information and National Orientation, has officially launched the contract for restoring the Voice of Nigeria (VON) shortwave transmission, using the 250 KW TX2…
- 13 Mar 2025
Fidelity Splashes Millions of Naira on Youth Corps Members with GAIM 6
Fidelity Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to financial inclusion, youth empowerment, and promoting a healthy savings culture by rewarding nine National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members with…
- 5 Sept 2016
eTranzact Receives BSI ISO 27001 & ISO 20000 Certifications
eTranzact International PLC, Africa’s premier e-payments solution provider, on Monday received the prestigious BSI ISO 27001 & ISO 20000 certifications from the British Standards Institute - the…
- 2 Sept 2021
Odusote Urges Govt to Train Youths in ICT
Mrs Ibukun Odusote, the National Coordinator of the Digital Peers International (DPI), has said in order to engender a major economic breakthrough in the country, the government needs to ensure that…
- 19 Oct 2018
NIPR Harps on Importance of Digital Skill Set in PR Space
Mr. Olusegun McMedal, Chairman, Lagos State Chapter, Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has reiterated its commitment in helping its members acquire the right digital skill sets that will…
- 7 Nov 2023
NASENI, Agric Ministry Agree to Partner on Agro-Industrialization, Climate Change Mitigation & Others
National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) and the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security have commenced discussions on how to deploy existing technical…
- 28 Mar 2017
FG to Revamp SERVICOM for Efficient Service Delivery
The Federal Government on Monday expressed its commitment to revamp the Service Compact (SERVICOM) agency to ensure effective and efficient public service delivery in the country. Mr Babachir Lawal,…
- 16 Sept 2015
Young Inventors Emerged at 2015 African Day for Technology
Government Girls Secondary School Dutse, Bwari Area Council Abuja emerged the winning school as their invention came tops during the exhibition in commemoration of the 2015 African Day for Technology…
- 27 Jan 2026
NIGCOMSAT Adopts Government’s Performance System
Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) Ltd, in a strategic move to modernise its operations and foster a results-oriented workforce, has officially adopted the Federal Government’s Performance…
- 25 Nov 2021
Emefiele Flags-off TIE Scheme
Mr Godwin Emefiele, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, yesterday, officially flagged off the Tertiary Institutions Entrepreneurship Scheme (TIES), an intervention of the apex bank aimed at…
- 19 May 2015
Renaissance Capital Investors Conference Resounds Expectations from Buhari
Over 150 investors representing both global and frontier funds and 50 companies from across the African continent participating at the 3-day Renaissance Capital 6th Annual Pan-Africa 1:1 Investor…
- 16 May 2024
Tax Conference: Sanwo-Olu, Zulum, Amosun, Other Experts Seek Transparent Tax System to Boost Internally Generated Revenues
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and his counterparts from Sokoto and Borno States have emphasised the need to make the country’s tax system more transparent and accountable to Nigerians…
- 1 Oct 2023
NASRDA Puts Worth of Nigeria’s Space Technology Industry @ $1bn
Dr. Halilu Shaba, the Director General of the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), has stated that the valuation of Nigeria’s space industry could be as high as $1 billion. Shaba…
- 9 Jun 2025
FIRS Launches Revised SOP to Streamline Tax Payment
Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has revised its Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) as part of efforts to improve consistency, transparency, and service delivery in tax administration across the…
- 16 Jun 2021
IPC, CSOs Kick against Proposed Tariff Regulation for Satellite TV
International Press Centre (IPC), as well as civil society organisations (CSOs), have rejected the proposed tariff regulations for satellite television in the new National Broadcasting Commission…
- 1 Mar 2021
NCRIB Urges FG, States to Install CCTV
Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers (NCRIB) has called on Federal Government to overhaul its security apparatus and enhance collaboration with governments and institutions to end the…
- 17 Feb 2022
National Stakeholders Summit: Ashcraft to Address Vandalisation of Critical Infrastructure
The Ashcraft Centre for Social Science Research has chosen February 28th and March 1, 2022 for its forthcoming National Stakeholders Summit to address vandalisation of critical infrastructure and…
- 14 Aug 2016
Minister Okays Use of Barcode in Movies, Music to Fight Piracy
Alhaji Lai Mohammed, minister of Information and Culture, has endorsed the use of barcode in Nigerian movies and music as a measure to protect intellectual properties from undue exploitation. The…
- 22 Jun 2016
MainOne Offers FirstBank Tech Startup Conference Connectivity
MainOne, West Africa’s leading connectivity and data center Solutions Company, has been named the exclusive interconnectivity provider of the Tech Startup Conference hosted by First Bank of Nigeria.…
- 22 Dec 2018
MTN Appoints Aina Senior Manager, External Relations
MTN Nigeria has appointed Mr. Funso Aina, as Senior Manager, External Relations. Having joined MTN Nigeria in January 2009, Aina was, until his latest appointment, the company’s Public…
- 17 Jan 2022
FG Applauds NCC's Commitment to Enhancing Digital Skill in Youths
The Federal Government has applauded the commitment and dedication of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) towards enhancing digital skills development among youths, through implementation of…
- 16 Jun 2026
Mutual Benefits Decries Nigeria's Credit Gap, Offers Solutions
A recent study - Nigeria’s Credit Landscape Report 2025 - has revealed a striking paradox in the nation's financial ecosystem, revealing that while more Nigerians are becoming financially included,…
- 21 Aug 2019
HURIWA Calls Out Kawu over Alleged Ethnic Cleansing at NBC
Human rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA), has accused Modibbo Kawu, director general of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) of exhibiting extreme Igbo phobia and for waging a…
- 22 Mar 2026
SEC, NYSC Partner to Combat Ponzi Schemes
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) have formalised a strategic partnership aimed at embedding financial literacy and anti-Ponzi education into the…