Hussaini Kafi in Kano Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, PhD, has described the State as the emerging technology capital of Northern Nigeria. The Governor, represented by the Secretary to State Government, Hon. Abdullahi Faskari, made this known while delivering opening address at the Arewa Tech Fest 2.0 at Continental Event Center. “The future…
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede on Tuesday, handed over 753 units of houses recovered by the Commission at Plot 109 Cadastral Zone C09, Lokogoma District, Abuja to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development. The property, measuring 150,500 square metres and containing 753 Units of duplexes and…
In a bold push toward digital transformation, the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, has issued a strategic directive to the ICT/Modernisation Department to reduce physical inspections at the nation’s ports by at least 50% before the third quarter of 2025 ends. Speaking at the opening of a three-day ICT retreat in…
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has applauded the recent election of Professor Amaka Offiah as Vice-President of Clinical Radiology at the prestigious Royal College of Radiologists in the United Kingdom, describing it as a testament to the excellence and international relevance of Nigerian professionals in the diaspora. In a statement issued on…
Hope for healthier sugar substitutes rises with a major scientific breakthrough at Columbia University Wednesday. Researchers at the institute have successfully mapped the elusive structure of the human sweet taste receptor, a discovery that could dramatically reshape the future of sugar substitutes and public health nutrition. The study, published in the journal Cell, reveals the…
In a sweeping move to bolster digital identity management and tighten data security across Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to adopt the National Identity Number (NIN) Authentication Service for all identity verification and authentication processes. This directive follows the official launch of the NIN Authentication (NINAuth) service…
In a decisive move to modernize Nigeria’s trade processes, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has successfully launched the pilot phase of its Unified Customs Management System, known as the B’Odogwu platform, for the processing of Form M across all its Commands. According to a statement signed by Assistant Comptroller of Customs, on Monday, Abdullahi Maiwada,…
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has dismissed WhatsApp’s claim that it may exit Nigeria due to a recent regulatory order, calling it a tactic to sway public opinion. According to a statement released by the FCCPC’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu on Saturday, the commission investigated Meta Platforms and WhatsApp for…
The Federal Government is developing a national policy framework on the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the media, aimed at safeguarding press freedom while addressing emerging threats such as deepfakes and disinformation. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, FNIPR, disclosed this on Saturday commemorating World Press Freedom Day 2025, themed…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reported a significant success with the pilot deployment of the Electronic Currency Declaration Form (e-CDF) at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The Customs said it’s part of its ongoing digital transformation and modernisation initiatives aimed at strengthening border controls and enhancing transparency in financial disclosures. We recall that the…
