The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy has unveiled the 10 Nigerian start-ups selected to receive funding from the newly launched ₦100 million AI Fund, a major boost for AI-driven innovation in Nigeria. Each selected start-up will receive ₦10 million, as announced by Minister Bosun Tijani in September. This AI Fund, created in […]
The Federal Government has launched a high-tech surveillance control room to monitor Lagos’ Third Mainland Bridge and surrounding areas, aimed at bolstering security and rapid response capabilities. Senator Dave Umahi, the Minister of Works, unveiled the initiative during a visit to inspect ongoing infrastructure projects across the southwest. The control center is staffed by a […]
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a warning to Nigerians regarding the illegal sale and distribution of an unregistered condom brand, Foula Condoms, found in Ebonyi and Katsina states. According to NAFDAC’s Post-Marketing Surveillance Directorate, Foula Condoms were discovered in Abakaliki, Ebonyi, and Zango, Katsina, during a recent […]
The World Bank has joined forces with DO Take Action, a prominent non-profit startup dedicated to sustainable development in Africa, to launch an innovative initiative aimed at empowering women entrepreneurs in Nigeria. Precious Ebere, Co-Founder of DO Take Action, announced the initiative on Thursday, highlighting its significance in promoting economic growth and gender equality. Officially […]
The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), in collaboration with Autodex Nigeria Limited, Afreximbank, and key stakeholders, has officially launched the inaugural Farm, Food, and Allied Technologies Expo 2024 (FARMFATECH). Announced by ACCI President Chief Emeka Obegolu on Thursday, this landmark event aims to revolutionize agricultural innovation and strengthen international partnerships, particularly between Nigeria […]
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) is set to launch a groundbreaking, phased contactless passport renewal system starting November 1, 2024, in Canada. This innovative service will allow Nigerians to renew their passports online, significantly minimizing the need for in-person visits to NIS offices. The announcement was made via a video shared on the NIS official […]
The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) is embarking on a significant partnership with the Defence Space Administration (DSA) to foster innovative solutions aimed at enhancing national development. This collaboration was announced during a visit by NASRDA’s Director General, Dr. Matthew Adepoju, to the DSA Headquarters in Abuja. The joint efforts reflect a growing […]
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is taking significant steps to modernize the capital market education curriculum in Nigerian universities by incorporating vital topics such as cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), and financial technology (fintech). This initiative was announced by SEC’s Director General, Dr. Emomotimi Agama, during the inauguration of a committee assigned to review the […]
Introduction The Women Initiative Network (WIN) of Coronation Group has recently made significant strides in promoting breast cancer awareness through a wellness fair and awareness campaign across its various business locations in Nigeria. This initiative, which included free health checks and crucial breast cancer screenings for female employees, coincided with the global observance of Breast […]
The Ogun State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Sesan Fagbayi, has described Nigeria’s tourism sector as a significant but underutilized resource that can drive economic diversification and growth. Speaking at a stakeholders’ forum organized by the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria in Abeokuta, Fagbayi, represented by Mr. Michael Ogunbiyi from the ministry, emphasized the […]
