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…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The African Development Bank Group has approved a bold new five-year Country Strategy Paper for Nigeria, committing approximately $650 million annually from 2025 to 2030 to drive economic transformation, strengthen resilience, and promote inclusive prosperity. According to the Bank’s statement released on Thursday, the strategy will provide $2.95 billion over the…
The federal government has increased the charges for services rendered by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) NIMC is the agency responsible for issuing the National Identity Number, NIN, and related services. This was disclosed on Thursday evening by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC). In a statement issued by NIMC’s Head, Corporate Communications Unit,…
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) have reaffirmed their commitment to improving disaster response through enhanced emergency communication systems. According to a statement released on Tuesday on NEMA’s official X (formerly Twitter) account, the agency’s Director General, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Vice Chairman…
Security and judicial stakeholders in Niger State have pledged to support the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) through enhanced intelligence sharing and collaboration to combat economic and financial crimes. The commitment was made during a familiarisation visit by the Acting Director of the EFCC Kaduna Zonal Directorate, Bawa Usman Kaltungo, to heads of security…
In Nigeria, a nation grappling with severe economic challenges, loan apps have become a go-to solution for millions seeking to navigate financial hardship. With over 100 million Nigerians living below the poverty line, according to the National Bureau of Statistics, and inflation rates reaching 34.2%, as reported by Trading Economics, many citizens face daily struggles…
“NIPRD, a continental giant research institute, has moved from obscurity to prominence, emerging in an era where multiple stakeholders propose strategies for prioritizing sustainable local vaccine manufacturing in Nigeria. This development has now secured an €18 million grant for vaccine research and local manufacturing catalysis from the European Union. “ John Nwokocha in Abuja, Nigeria, writes…
In Nigeria, where over 60% of the population is under 25 years old, social media has become a transformative force, reshaping the lives of its youth in positive ways. With platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, YouTube, and WhatsApp boasting millions of Nigerian users, young people are leveraging these tools for economic empowerment, skill acquisition, and…
A 24-year-old graduate of the University of Port Harcourt, Joy Mojisola Raimi, has crowned Miss World Nigeria 2025 pageant. This was announced by the founder of Silverbird Group, Ben Murray-Bruce, in a post on X (formerly known as Twitter) on Saturday. The grand finale of the competition took place at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria…
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