The Secretary of the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF), Mr. Yomi Arowosafe, has commended the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (UK FCDO) for their collaboration with Nigeria to improve rural connectivity and drive socio-economic development. Speaking at an industry-focused stakeholders’ engagement session in Lagos, Arowosafe emphasized the importance of partnerships in bridging Nigeria’s …

Nigerians have been urged to patronize locally made products to drive job creation, industrial growth, and technological advancement. Renowned industrialist Dr. Austin Lazarus made the call in Benin, Edo State, during a focus group meeting organized by the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI). The meeting brought together key stakeholders, including representatives from the Standards Organisation of Nigeria …

The Committee of Chairmen Governing Councils of Federal Polytechnics in Nigeria, led by Senator Barnabas Gemade, has called on the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) to provide solar energy solutions for polytechnic campuses that remain off-grid. During a high-level meeting, the committee emphasized the need for urgent intervention through the National Public Sector Solarisation Initiative (NPSSI) to power technical institutions with …

Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, has called on foreign investors and development finance institutions to fund key projects in agriculture, energy, and technology to drive economic growth in the state. Speaking at the 2025 Oxford Africa Business Forum at the Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, Radda highlighted Katsina’s strategic advantages and ongoing reforms to enhance investment opportunities. He emphasized …

From low productivity and resource wastage to climate change impacts and limited access to modern technology, livestock farming in Nigeria faces significant challenges. Determined to change this, Adeze Akpagbula and Chukwudi Okonmah co-founded Farmspeak Technology Limited in 2019 while still university students. Their goal? To transform agriculture using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions. At the core …

A northern interest group, Gamji Heritage, has praised President Bola Tinubu for his efforts in addressing Nigeria’s pressing challenges over the past 22 months. Reportedly, speaking in an nterview in Abuja on Sunday, the group’s President-General, Malam Ahmed Abdullahi, acknowledged Tinubu’s strides in combating corruption, insecurity, terrorism, and banditry. He noted that while Nigerians’ expectations are high, meaningful change takes …

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the House of Representatives has announced the recovery of approximately ₦28.7 billion from two oil companies, Chorus Energy Limited and Seplat Production Development Limited, as part of its ongoing investigation into the 2021 audit report by the Office of the Auditor General for the Federation. According to a statement by House spokesman Akintunde Rotimi …

In Jos, Nigeria -With a few taps on his phone, farmer and IT analyst Dandam Nangor monitors his greenhouse’s temperature, soil pH, and irrigation schedule, thanks to artificial intelligence-driven technology. This innovation, developed by local agri-tech company Green Eden, has boosted his pepper production by 20 percent—offering a glimpse into a potential future for Nigeria’s agriculture sector. Farms around Jos, …

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against Senate President Godswill Akpabio over the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, arguing that the decision violates her right to freedom of expression. Akpoti-Uduaghan was suspended for six months for allegedly speaking without permission and refusing to take a reassigned seat in the Senate chamber. Her salary and allowances …

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has voiced support for Ushie Uguamaye, also known as Raye, a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member who claimed to have received threats after her viral video criticizing President Bola Tinubu’s administration. In a statement on X on Sunday, Atiku commended Raye’s bravery, calling her a symbol of a new generation of politically engaged women …