In a landmark development for Nigeria’s digital transformation, the country has been selected to host the 2025 International Conference on Theory and Practice of Electronic Governance (ICEGOV). The announcement, made by the United Nations University Operating Unit on Policy-Driven Electronic Governance (UNU-EGOV), places Nigeria at the heart of global discussions on e-Governance, digital public infrastructure,…
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has been elected as a member of the Steering Committee of the Organization of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD). The election took place during the 29th Ordinary General Assembly of OAFLAD, held in Addis Ababa alongside the 38th Ordinary Session of the African Union Summit. Mrs. Tinubu joins…
At the 38th African Union (AU) Summit in Addis Ababa, Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, urged African nations to strengthen domestic health financing to ensure equitable healthcare access. Speaking at a High-Level Meeting on Domestic Health Financing, organized by Rwandan President, Paul Kagame, she emphasized that Africa’s economic stability hinges on a “robust healthcare system.”…
Nigerian music icon Innocent “2Baba” Idibia reportedly vanished shortly after revealing his upcoming divorce from actress Annie Macaulay. Concerned about his unexpected absence, his family has submitted a petition to the Department of State Services (DSS). As stated in the petition submitted by Wilson Anuge, the singer went out for a routine walk on February…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has intensified its crackdown on counterfeit pharmaceuticals, uncovering a large-scale operation repackaging expired drugs in Umumeje village, Osisioma Ngwa, near Ariaria International Market. In a video posted on its official website on Friday, NAFDAC exposed an illicit facility comprising multiple buildings. The facility contained…
A recent investigation by the Defense Oversight and Government Ethics (DOGE) committee has reignited controversy over U.S. foreign aid, uncovering troubling patterns of taxpayer dollars flowing into regions controlled by terrorist organizations, including the Taliban, Al-Qaeda, ISIS, and Boko Haram. During congressional hearings, along with testimony and whistleblower accounts, suggest that billions of dollars channeled…
As the world marks World Radio Day, Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has called on radio stations across the country to take a proactive role in raising awareness about climate change and its consequences. In a personally signed statement on Thursday, Idris highlighted the vital role of radio in educating Nigerians…
MTN Nigeria’s recent data price hike has sparked widespread backlash, with customers expressing frustration over the sharp increase in costs. The telecommunications giant confirmed the adjustments on its official X (formerly Twitter) account, attributing the move to service improvements. “A price increase has been implemented to enhance our services and serve you better, which is…
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has announced that Nigerians will now require the National Identification Number (NIN) to access social services and benefit from government palliatives. In a statement released by Head of the Corporate Communications Unit, Dr. Kayode Adegoke, on Tuesday, Senator George Akume highlighted that building…
In a bid to strengthen accountability in public projects, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has opened discussions with the Ugandan government on potential collaboration in Constituency and Executive Projects Tracking (CEPT). The move was highlighted during a study visit on Tuesday by Uganda’s Parliamentary Budget Committee members, to the ICPC,…
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