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Nigeria Partners Daimlas to Launch AI Ecosystem in Universities

Mirian GomFebruary 8, 2025February 8, 202502 mins

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has signed an agreement with Daimlas Corporation to establish a comprehensive Artificial Intelligence (AI) ecosystem across Nigerian universities. The partnership, unveiled on Friday in Abuja, aims to integrate AI-driven education, research, and opportunities across the country’s academic institutions. Executive Secretary of NUC, Prof. Abdullahi Ribadu, expressed optimism about the long-term…

Nigerian Immigration Launches Contactless Passport Renewal for Nigerians in Europe

Juliet JacobFebruary 7, 2025February 7, 202503 mins

In a significant leap towards modernizing government services, the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has launched a contactless passport application system for Nigerians residing in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and other parts of Europe. This innovative initiative aims to simplify the passport renewal process, which has long been fraught with delays and inefficiencies. Speaking at the…

Nigerian Children to Spend 12 Years in Basic Education – Minister

Mirian GomFebruary 7, 2025February 8, 202503 mins

The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa has officially addressed public concerns about the proposed reform of the secondary school system, clarifying that the government does not intend to scrap the Junior Secondary School (JSS) and Senior Secondary School (SSS) structure but plans to extend the duration of basic education from nine to twelve…

NIMET Predicts Flash Floods in Nigerian Coastal Cities in May, June

Korede AbdullahFebruary 5, 2025February 5, 202501 mins

Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET) has issued a warning of high-intensity rainfall that may lead to flash floods in coastal cities between May and June 2025. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, presented the annual climate prediction for 2025, revealing that the onset of rain is expected to…

6.2-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Indonesia’s North Maluku Coast

Korede AbdullahFebruary 5, 202502 mins

Korede Abdullah in Lagos A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 struck off the coast of Indonesia’s North Maluku on Wednesday. According to the geophysics agency, the quake had a depth of 81 km (50 miles) and did not have the potential to trigger a tsunami. Fortunately, there were no immediate reports of damage…

US Postal Service Stops China Parcels as Trump Enforces Tariffs Policy

John NwokochaFebruary 5, 2025February 5, 202504 mins

…China to Impose tariffs on US Imports The US Postal Service (USPS) said it has stopped accepting parcels from mainland China and Hong Kong until further notice as President Donald Trump administration moves to implement a set of tariffs regime. Details about the decision remain sketchy. Letters will not be affected by the suspension, said…

Ezekwesili Urges Europe to Embrace Africa’s Potential

Mirian GomFebruary 2, 2025February 2, 202502 mins

Former Nigerian Minister of Education, Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili has in a viral video challenges Europe’s outdated approach to Africa, urging the continent to recognise its emerging potential rather than viewing it as a humanitarian case. Speaking in the video sighted by our correspondent on Sunday, Ezekwesili said that Europe must shift its mindset and see…

Alarmingly Tragedies of Fuel Tanker Explosions in Nigeria

Juliet JacobFebruary 1, 2025February 1, 2025016 mins

Nigeria has been plagued by a spate of devastating tanker explosions, resulting in countless avoidable deaths. Africa Health Report’s Juliet Jacob delves into the root causes of this tragedy, issuing an urgent call to action for authorities to intervene and put an end to the carnage. A Nation on Edge For many Nigerians, traveling along…

Kano Unveils New Policy to Combat Environmental Challenges

Hussaini Ibrahim KafiJanuary 31, 2025January 31, 202502 mins

Hussaini Kafi in Kano The Kano State Executive Council has approved a comprehensive Climate Change Policy Framework to address environmental degradation and climate change. This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on Friday. Championed by the state Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, the policy aims to protect public…

Police Order Immediate Retirement of Officers Above 60

Juliet JacobJanuary 31, 2025January 31, 202503 mins

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has mandated the immediate retirement of senior police officers who have served for more than 35 years or are older than 60. This was declared at an extraordinary meeting, presided over by PSC Chairman DIG Hashimu Argungu (retired), on Friday. The meeting had key officials in attendance, including Justice Adamu…

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