Dr. Kingsley Udeh, Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr Kingsley Udeh, has assured that the proposed RMRDC 30% Value-Addition Bill will attract investors and drive industrialisation, dismissing fears it might discourage foreign participation. The bill, sponsored by Senator Onyekachi Nwebonyi and awaiting presidential assent, mandates that at
Oludare Sunday, NDIC Managing Director The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has called for stronger collaboration with the Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV) to ensure accurate valuation of assets from failed banks, critical for depositor protection and financial stability. NDIC Managing Director Oludare Sunday emphasised that precise valuations determine whether assets are
Dr. Funke Adepoju-Olayomi (middle), at the 3rd Education Summit of CGNS The Director-General of the Administrative Staff College of Nigeria (ASCON), Dr Funke Adepoju-Olayomi, has urged stakeholders to shift from temporary relief efforts to transformative, sustainable strategies for tackling poverty. She delivered the message at the Third Education Summit of the Centre for General Nigerian
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has approved automatic postgraduate scholarships for the best graduating students across the state’s four public universities, reinforcing his administration’s push for academic excellence and youth development. According to the Delta State Bursary and Scholarship Board, Executive Secretary Dr Godfrey Enita said the initiative aligns
Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the First Lady The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has disclosed that its partnership with the Renewed Hope Initiative has enabled the training of 1 million Nigerians. The agency added that the trainees include 320 women who just concluded the Women ICT Training Empowerment Programme. Speaking at the closing ceremony of
VarsityScape, USA launching Pad opens Silicon Valley access to African Universities VarsityScape and USA Launching Pad have launched the US Market Access Program, enabling African university students and innovation teams to gain direct exposure to top U.S. tech hubs, including Silicon Valley, New York, Boston, and Austin. The initiative provides students with mentorship from founders,
Prof. Gwarzo Donates 10 Million Naira, Two-Storey Building, Equips with Ultra-Modern Facilities for Alliance Française Kano Prof. Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, founder of MAAUN Group of Universities, has donated a fully equipped two-storey building and N10 million to Alliance Française Kano, enhancing its French language and cultural programs. The facility, unveiled by French Ambassador Marc Fonbaustier,
Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu, DG, NOA and Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, during a visit by the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy an The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has pledged to mobilise Nigerians in support of the federal government’s new tax reforms, set to take effect in January 2026. Director-General Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu announced during a courtesy visit
Dist. Prof. Jesse Uneke, VC, David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences (DUFUHS) The Vice-Chancellor of David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences (DUFUHS), Dist. Prof. Jesse Uneke, has been awarded the “Distinguished Service Award” by the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Ebonyi State branch, for his outstanding contribution to medical education in Nigeria. The recognition
FUTH, NIPRD Sign MoU On Vaccine Research, Development The National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development (NIPRD) and Federal University Teaching Hospital, Lafia (FUTHL) have signed an MoU to boost vaccine and drug research, development, and clinical trials in Nigeria. The agreement, endorsed in Abuja with Coordinating Minister of Health Prof. Muhammad Pate in attendance,
