The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has announced that more than 144 Nigerian schools will participate in its My ACCA Sustainability Hour initiative, which aims to promote environmental awareness and responsible leadership among young learners. Launched in Lagos on Friday, the six-month programme targets students aged 10-16. It features monthly modules based on selected
The Executive Vice Chairman of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Khalil Halilu, has called on staff to embrace unity, sportsmanship and innovation as the 2025 NASENI Games commenced in Abuja. Speaking at the opening ceremony on Monday, October 20, 2025, at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Halilu said the annual event symbolises
The Department of State Services (DSS) and the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) have announced a significant breakthrough in the local production of advanced security equipment under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Speaking in Abuja, NASENI Executive Vice Chairman, Khalil Suleiman Halilu, said a state-of-the-art facility jointly established with the DSS is now
The Vice-Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Prof Adamu Ahmed, has given the National Animal Production Research Institute (NAPRI) six months to prove its relevance or face decisive restructuring. Speaking to staff and management in Zaria, Ahmed said NAPRI’s recent performance had fallen short of expectations in research output, innovation, and national relevance, describing the
The Institute for Agricultural Research (IAR), Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, has urged stakeholders to make TELA maise seeds more affordable and readily available to farmers. Executive Director of IAR, Prof Ado Yusuf, appealed during a field visit to Zaria and Giwa, while receiving a delegation from the African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) and TELA Nigeria.
The Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) has invested Taofiq Alabi as the 7th Chairman of its Ilorin & District Society, alongside the inauguration of the new Executive Committee. The ceremony was held on Saturday, October 22, at the Ilorin Innovation Hub, Kwara State. CITN President, Innocent Ohagwa, commended the district for its professionalism
The Abia State Government has congratulated the Umuahia District Society of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) for winning a trophy during the March Past event at the recently concluded ICAN Annual Accountants Conference in Abuja. Secretary to the State Government, Prof Kenneth Kalu, gave the commendation while receiving the delegation led by
President Bola Tinubu has reassured his administration’s commitment to strengthening institutions, driving reforms and promoting inclusive and sustainable development. Speaking at the 55th Annual Accountants Conference of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) in Abuja, Tinubu, represented by Accountant-General Shamsedeen Ogujimi, said Nigerians remain the nation’s greatest asset and have shown resilience in
The International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) has called on world leaders to renew their commitment to eliminating nuclear arms, warning that the global threat of nuclear conflict remains dangerously high. Speaking at the 80th session of the UN General Assembly’s First Committee, ICAN General Counsel and UN Liaison, Seth Shelden, said that despite
The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has charged newly inducted engineering graduates of Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State, to contribute meaningfully to Nigeria’s development through innovation and professionalism. Speaking at the induction of the university’s eighth set of engineering graduates, NSE President, Engr. Margaret Oguntala, represented by the Akure Branch Chairman, Engr. Oluwaseun Adeyeye urged
