Tag: #Technology
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FCTA TAKES HEALTHCARE DIGITAL: TELEHEALTH, SOLAR CLINICS, AND A PUSH TO BRING DOCTORS CLOSER TO YOUR DOORSTEP
No more long trips just to see a doctor—Abuja is going digital, solar-powered, and science-backed in a fresh push to make healthcare show up where the people actually are. The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) says it is doubling down on residents’ well-being with smarter, faster, and more accessible healthcare delivery across Abuja. Speaking at…
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FG PUSHES STRONGER PPP TO TRANSFORM CORRECTIONAL CENTRES INTO REHAB, PRODUCTIVITY HUBS
The Federal Government is ramping up calls for public-private partnerships to turn correctional centres into centres of skills, reform, and economic productivity. The Federal Government has called for stronger Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) to drive lasting reforms across Nigeria’s correctional centres, with a focus on rehabilitation, skills development, and productivity. Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made…
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KATSINA MOVES TO PROTECT SCHOOLS, INAUGURATES SAFE SCHOOLS STEERING COMMITTEE
The Katsina State Government has taken a major step toward safeguarding students and teachers by launching a steering committee to domesticate the National Safe Schools Policy. The Katsina State Government has inaugurated a Steering Committee on Safe Schools to strengthen safety across schools in the state and ensure children learn in a secure environment. The…
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NIGERIA DEFEATS EUROPEAN TECH FIRM, SAVES $6.2M IN LANDMARK ARBITRATION WIN
In a major legal victory, Nigeria has successfully defended itself against a $6.2 million claim by a European technology contractor, avoiding billions in potential payouts. Nigeria secured the decisive win after an arbitration tribunal in Abuja dismissed all claims filed by European Dynamics UK Ltd over a disputed national e-Procurement project handled by the Bureau…
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SON SET TO CERTIFY ‘ENUGU RICE’ AS WOMEN FARMERS SCALE UP PRODUCTION
With modern mills, solar-powered boreholes and strong cooperative backing, Enugu rice is edging closer to national certification. The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has expressed satisfaction with rice processing centres set up under the International Fund for Agricultural Development–Value Chain Development Programme (IFAD-VCDP) in Enugu State — paving the way for possible certification. During inspections…
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UK CRACKS DOWN ON X OVER GROK DEEPFAKES
Britain’s online safety watchdog has drawn a firm line in the sand. Ofcom is formally investigating Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, over fears that its AI chatbot, Grok, is being used to generate and spread sexualised deep fake images — including images involving women and children. On Monday, Ofcom confirmed it had opened its…
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BIG NAMES, BIG IDEAS: TINUBU, SULTAN, UZODIMMA, OBAIGBENA LEAD STAR LINEUP AT NIGERIAN EDITORS’ CONFERENCE IN ABUJA
Abuja comes alive as top editors, politicians, business leaders, and diplomats converge to discuss democracy, trust, and the future of journalism. The nation’s capital, Abuja, is buzzing with activity as editors from across Nigeria arrive for the 2025 Annual Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) Conference, taking place November 12–13. The two-day event, which brings together…
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NIGERIAN ENGINEERS PUSH FOR STRONGER LOCAL CONTENT POLICIES TO BOOST ECONOMY
The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) is calling for a more aggressive push on local content policies to help grow the economy, create jobs, and speed up industrialization. This was the main message at the 2025 Annual Workshop of the Nigerian Content Development Committee (NCDC) in Abuja. Under the theme “Strengthening Nigeria’s Domestic Business Development:…
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NIGERIAN NAVY CHIEF CALLS FOR HOMEGROWN TECH TO SHAPE FUTURE MARITIME SECURITY
Vice Adm. Ogalla urges Nigerian Navy to innovate locally for superior maritime defence. Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Adm. Emmanuel Ogalla, emphasized the need for Nigeria to boost indigenous technology in maritime security during the Navy’s Research and Development seminar in Abuja. Facing fast-evolving threats like piracy and smuggling, Ogalla noted technological edge—over fleet size—would…
