The Institute of Genomics and Global Health (IGH) at Redeemer’s University in Ede, Osun State, Nigeria, has successfully sequenced the entire human genome for the first time in the country, marking a groundbreaking achievement in African scientific research. This milestone also positions IGH as the first institution on the continent to utilise Illumina’s NovaSeq™ X…
The Federal Government has outlined a comprehensive strategy to enhance agricultural productivity and secure food supply across the nation. As stated on its official X account on Monday, this information was revealed during the 46th meeting of the National Council on Agriculture and Food Security, which took place in Calabar, Cross River State. During the…
The Federal Government has revealed plans to position Nigeria as a player in the global aquaculture and fisheries sector through the adoption of science-based management measures and the implementation of best practices. This commitment was outlined by the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, at the National Fishery and Aquaculture Policy validation workshop…
In a pivotal move for youth empowerment, Nigeria’s Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, engaged in a high-level meeting with the European Union’s Ambassador-Designate on Tuesday, focusing on collaborative strategies to enhance youth participation in governance and decision-making. During the meeting, which was announced on the Ministry’s official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Wednesday,…
The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr Musa Adamu Aliyu SAN, was elected chairperson of the African Asset Recovery Practitioners’ Forum (AARP-F) by the interim council members of the forum, comprising representatives from African regional blocks, ARINs, and AAACA, in an election held in Arusha, Tanzania, on November…
In November 2024, the Nigeria Police Force made headlines by arresting 130 suspected individuals, among them 113 foreign nationals, many from China and Malaysia, implicated in high-level cybercrimes that have been wreaking havoc on Nigeria’s security and economy. While this arrest is only the latest in a series of high-profile operations, it underscores a disturbing…
In a bid to foster transparency in Nigeria’s telecommunications sector, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has unveiled a set of regulatory reforms targeting clearer tariff structures for consumers. The new guidelines, set to take effect in the next few months, will require telecom operators to provide detailed information about their billing rates and terms, giving…
In a recent report, the International Telecommunications Union said that the internet penetration rate in Africa was less than 40% in 2023, with sub-Saharan Africa — where Chad, Nigeria, Niger and Cameroon are located — suffering regular internet blackouts due to old equipment and electricity outages. Piqued by the protracted blackouts, officials in Chad are…
Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi has highlighted the potential of social media to “make or mar” a country, citing global developments as evidence. According to him, Social Media platforms are thriving in Nigeria due to guaranteed freedom of speech, enabling youths to showcase talents and earn a living….
Microsoft is taking “mitigation actions” following a major outage that wreaked havoc on global computer systems on Friday, impacting various sectors worldwide. The tech giant stated in a post on social media platform X, “Our services are still seeing continuous improvements while we continue to take mitigation actions.” It remains unclear if the outages are…
