Capacity building critical to institutional efficiency- NTAC DG

By Maureen Okon Dr Yusuf Yakub, the Director-General of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC) says capacity building is essential for Foreign Service Officers to meet growing institutional demands. Yakub said this while flagging off a one-day leadership capacity-building programme in Abuja. The training, titled “Leadership in Action: Inspiring, CoachingContinue Reading

Jibir identifies students’ creativity as key catalyst for tech growth

By Funmilayo Adeyemi Dr Samira Jibir, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Glisten International Academy, says developing students’ creativity will nurture talents and position Nigeria as a tech hub. Jibir who spoke at the 2026 Glisten Project Fiesta in Abuja on Wednesday, said the exhibition reflected a transformative approach toContinue Reading

Askuni Nigeria MD advocates investment in children’s education sector

  By Fortune Abang Dr Abdullahi Ibrahim, Managing-Director of Askuni Nigeria, has reiterated the need for adequate investment in knowledge sharing platforms focused on advancing children’s higher education to achieve meaningful progress. Ibrahim disclosed this during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), against backdrop of the fourthContinue Reading

Electoral Act: NCSCN cautions protesters against overheating the polity

By Sarafina Christopher Abuja, Feb. 11, 2025(NAN) The National Civil Society Council of Nigeria (NCSCN) says there is a need for stakeholders to consolidate the gains the Senate has made on the Electoral Act amendment. Blessing Akinlosotu, Executive Director, NCSCN, who made the appeal while briefing newsmen on Wednesday inContinue Reading

Tech threat: Professor warns against unchecked Al adoption for students

  By Philomina Attah Prof. Hauwa Ibrahim, a Senior International Scholar-in-Residence at Wellesley College and Harvard University, has raised a red flag over the unchecked adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the educational sector and the daily lives of children. ​Speaking in an interview with the News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading

FG to strengthen safe schools coordination with NSCDC says Alausa

By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, says the Federal Government will strengthen coordination of the Safe Schools Initiative with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). Alausa spoke during an official visit to the Commandant-General of the NSCDC,  Ahmed Audi, on security coordination, in AbujaContinue Reading

Kuwait at 65 reaffirms stronger ties with Nigeria

By Sarafina Christopher Kuwait on Tuesday marked its 65th National Day anniversary in Abuja, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Nigeria as well as promoting democracy, development, and international cooperation. Speaking at a reception held to also commemorate Kuwait’s 35th Liberation Day, the Ambassador of the State ofContinue Reading

Prioritise competent local firms, Alpha Designs CEO advises FG

  By Yunus Yusuf   Mr Quadri Fatai, MD/CEO, Alfa Designs Nigeria Ltd.,(middle) during the 2026 Sub-Saharan Africa International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference   Chief Executive Officer, Alpha Designs Nigeria Ltd., Mr Quadri Fatai, has urged the Federal Government to prioritise indigenous oil and gas firms with proven capacity andContinue Reading