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- 21 Jan 2021
Engr. Daudu Charges NITDA on Capacity Building
Engr. Festus Y.A Daudu, permanent secretary, Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, has charged the management of National Information Technology Development Agency, (NITDA) to…
- 24 Aug 2017
Abdullahi, New Communications Ministry Perm Sec Resumes
One of the newly appointed Permanent Secretaries by the Federal Government, Alhaji Abdulaziz Mashi Abdullahi, who was posted to the Ministry of Communications resumed duties at the Ministry today,…
- 21 Feb 2024
Tinubu Directs Government Agencies to Digitalize all Operations
In a bid to curb the perennial and increasing cases of leakages of sensitive materials from government offices, the federal government has ordered all Permanent Secretaries to fast track the…
- 24 Jul 2019
FG to Regulate, Support eCommerce
The federal governmental is poised develop a policy regime that will regulate and support e-commerce in the country. Mr. Edet Sunday Akpan, permanent secretary of the Ministry made this known…
- 9 Jul 2015
Buhari Rejects N400m Bullet Proof Cars
President Muhammadu Buhari has reportedly turned down an offer by the permanent secretary, State House to procure five new armoured Mercedes Benz S-600 (V222) cars said to be valued at N400 million…
- 14 Jul 2016
Shittu Upbeat, Stresses Need for ICT University
Adebayo Shittu, minister of Communications, has restated the need for the establishment of an ICT University in Nigeria, the first of its kind in Africa. The ICT University according to Shittu will…
- 13 Jan 2015
Chams Appoints Awosika as Director, Names New CFO
Chams Plc, leading technology firm, has announced the appointment of Dr. Josephine Awosika, to its board of directors. The company also named Mrs Christianah Olaniyan as its new chief…
- 11 Oct 2015
ICPC Surveillance on Aviation Staff Yielding Positive Results- Bello
Hajia Binta Bello, permanent secretary, Federal Ministry of Aviation, has expressed delight at the positive results from the collaboration between the aviation sector and the Independent Corrupt…
- 23 Nov 2021
FG Disburses N56bn to MSMEs
The Federal Government has disbursed N56.84 billion to 835,161 beneficiaries under the MSME Survival Fund scheme. Dr Evelyn Ngige, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment,…
- 21 Sept 2021
FG Seeks more Private Sector Participation in Research, Development
Mr. Edet Sunday Akpan, the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation, has called on the Organized Private Sectors (OPS) to explore more ways of partnering…
- 13 Aug 2021
Ahmed Joda, Ex-Chairman of NCC Board of Commissioners is Dead
Alhaji Ahmed Joda, former chairman of the Board of Commissioners of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), is dead. Ahmed Joda Joda was also a northern elder statesman and former federal super…
- 15 May 2026
NITDA, FMCIDE Deepen Collaboration on Nigeria’s Digital Transformation
Kashifu Inuwa, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has reaffirmed the Agency’s commitment to deepening collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation…
- 22 Jun 2013
Archivist Ties Successful FoI Regime to Records Mgt
Lagos State Records and Archives Bureau (LASRAB) in line with its mandate to promote records and archives management for human development in Lagos State and the entire country held the third edition…
- 14 Jul 2015
Despite NBC's Claim, “Radio Biafra” Says It is Still Broadcasting
National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has successfully jammed the signals of the controversial Radio Biafra, Dr. Shade Yemi-Esan, permanent secretary in the Ministry of Information, said…
- 23 Oct 2018
FG Reaffirms Commitment to Driving Productivity with Technology & Innovation
The Federal Government has affirmed its commitment to use Science, Technology and Innovation to drive productivity in all sectors of Nigerian economy. Mr Bitrus Bako, Permanent Secretary, Federal…
- 19 Nov 2018
FG to Use ICT to Boost Diversification
Mrs Nkechi Ejele, the Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Communications, says the Federal Government is committed to using ICT to boost productivity and economic diversification. Ejele…
- 21 Apr 2013
Galaxy Backbone Better Placed for e-Gov Initiatives –Akpan
Dr. Henry Akpan, new permanent secretary, ministry of Communication Technology, has described Galaxy Backbone Ltd as being well positioned to support the e-government initiatives of the federal…
- 22 Oct 2015
Nigerian Airports Not Below Average- Bello
Hajia Binta Bello, permanent secretary, Ministry of Aviation, has watered-down a recent rating published and making rounds that Nigerian airports are bad and rife with so many challenges. This is…
- 29 Jul 2019
FG Says Most Nigerian Weddings Are Illegal, Reveals Marriage Centres
Most worship centres conducting marriages in the country lack the license to do so under the statutory Marriage Act, according to Barr. Georgina E. Ehuriah, permanent secretary in the Ministry of…
- 30 Apr 2019
DR. Jerry Agbaike Emerges E-government Personality of the Year
Dr. Jerry Agbaike (fnim, fiica. Jp) a distinguished Permanent Secretary in the service of Delta State government under the watch of Governor Senator Ifeayin Okowa - emerged as the e-Government…
- 11 Apr 2013
Help! Hypertension on the Rise, Pede Warns
Some 41 per cent of Nigerian adults are either hypertensive or likely to have one in their lives, according to Dr Elias Pede, permanent secretary, Plateau State Ministry of Health. The scary aspect…
- 13 Apr 2025
Lagos Commences Integration of NIN with State Single Social Register
Lagos State Government is committed to ensuring that the Lagos State Single Social Register is updated and integrated with individuals’ National Identification Numbers (NIN) to enhance the…
- 14 Dec 2016
Mrs. Jonathan in Fresh Trouble over $15.5m
Detectives have stepped up the probe of former First Lady Mrs. Patience Jonathan by retrieving her service records from the Government of Bayelsa State. According to the Nation, the retrieval of her…
- 25 Jul 2014
Agric Ministry @ #NCSEnugu2014, Seeks IT Experts Support
Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD) has identified the information and communication (ICT) professionals as critical stakeholders in achieving the nation’s…
- 26 Mar 2026
FG, States Seek $500m World Bank Facility for HOPE Governance Programme
Federal government has announced that it is ramping up efforts with the 36 state governments to participate in the $500 million World Bank-assisted loan facility under the HOPE Governance Programme.…
- 10 Aug 2015
Buhari Queries Ministry over Diversion $1Bn Rail Project Loan
President Muhammed Buhari has asked the Ministry of Finance to account for the foreign loans aimed at the rail projects but used for other purposes. The amount involved was part of the loan of $1.005…
- 22 Jul 2015
Anambra Backs E-PPAN, CBN on e-Government Summit
Anambra State Government has thrown its weight behind an e-government summit being organised by the e-payment community in Nigeria which is holding in Abuja next week. The event is being organised by…
- 27 Nov 2013
UBA Appoints Ambassador Joe Keshi as Chairman
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, the pan- African financial services group is delighted to announce the appointment of Ambassador Joe Keshi as Chairman of the Board. Ambassador Keshi was appointed…
- 18 Apr 2016
Civil Servants, Pensioners Defraud Govt with BVN
Akwa Ibom Government on Monday said it had uncovered 1,458 cases of Bank Verification Number (BVN) related frauds involving civil servants and pensioners in the public service. Mr Akan Okon,…
- 6 Nov 2020
Ministry List Benefits of Nigeria’s Mobile Big Data Initiative
Mr. Musa Istifanus, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, has said that the telecommunications industry will thrive with the Mobile Big Data Policy being…