Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has called on Nigerians to elevate the agricultural sector as a means to boost the nation’s economy and address urgent food security concerns. Speaking at the recent inauguration of the Edo Agriculture Hub in Benin City, Obaseki highlighted his administration’s efforts to revitalize agriculture, with an emphasis on supporting […]
The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy (FMCIDE) has announced a N2.8 billion grant from Google.org to Data Science Nigeria, aiming to accelerate the development of AI talent across the country. This initiative aligns with the ministry’s drive to equip Nigerian youth, especially the under and unemployed, with essential AI skills. This grant […]
Experts in Nigeria’s education sector are calling on stakeholders to adopt technology-driven solutions to tackle gender-based learning barriers and promote equal opportunities for all students. The October session of Edtech Mondays, a Co-Creation Hub (CCHUB) initiative in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation’s Centre for Innovative Teaching & Learning in ICT, focused on “Potential of Technology […]
Stakeholders across Africa are pushing for a safer and more secure cashless economy, particularly in Nigeria, to streamline business operations and cut down on corruption. The third Africa Cashless Payment System Conference, held in Lagos and themed “Building Safer Cashless Economy and Business Communities,” brought together leaders to discuss how enhanced digital transaction security can […]
In a significant push against gender-based violence (GBV), the Women Advocates and Research Documentation Centre (WARDC) and Women for Women International (WfWI) have urged for more funding and collaboration to address GBV in Nigeria. At a recent Lagos event, organized by WfWI in partnership with WARDC and supported by the Ford Foundation, stakeholders emphasized the […]
The Association of Facilities Management Practitioners, Nigeria (AFMPN) has expressed concern over the rising impact of climate change and natural disasters on infrastructure, emphasizing that sustainable maintenance practices can mitigate these effects. During the 3rd Annual AFMPN Conference in Abuja, themed “The Maintenance Economy and the Built Environment: The Role of Facility Management,” AFMPN President […]
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 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 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 Fisheries Society of Nigeria (FISON) has called on the Federal Government to establish the Fisheries Institute of Nigeria (FIN) to strengthen the nation’s fisheries resources and enhance its blue economy. During her address at the 39th Annual National Conference and Meeting, as well as the 20th Fellowship Investiture Ceremony in Abuja, FISON President Dr. […]
