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By Isaiah Eka Ntokon Edo, the Coordinator, National Association of Uniform Voluntary Organisations (NAUVO) in Akwa Ibom, says the maiden edition of the association’s football tournament will promote unity, fitness and collaborations. Edo said at a pre-tournament news conference in Uyo on Friday that the event would attract 21 teams across voluntary organisations in the…
By Isaiah Eka The Akwa Ibom Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps, Mrs Rosemary Akuagbaogu, has appealed to Gov. Umo Eno to urgently intervene in the deteriorating infrastructure at the NYSC orientation camp in the state. Akuagbaogu made the appeal on Friday during the swearing-in ceremony of the 2026 Batch ‘A’ Stream II corps…
By Martha Agas The Abuja Prosperity and Investment Laboratory (APIL) says it has unveiled a platform aimed at transforming how investment opportunities are structured and financed at the subnational level. The platform was unveiled at a high-level multi-stakeholder policy roundtable at the World Trade Center in Abuja. The roundtable was convened by BraveICONS…
By Admin The Vice-Chancellor of Federal University Lokoja (FUL), Professor Gbenga Solomon Ibileye, has called for a strategic partnership between the institution and the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) to accelerate investment in artificial intelligence (AI) and strengthen digital technology across Nigerian universities. Prof. Ibileye made the appeal on Thursday in…
By Dr. Agoye Olorunfemi The recent cybersecurity incident at the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) is being treated, in many quarters, as just another breach, an unfortunate but isolated event in an increasingly digital world. It isn’t just an isolated event; it’s an indicator. And like any indicator, it needs to be understood, not ignored. …
By Dr. Agoye Olorunfemi Trust is the currency of the digital economy; without it, transactions fail, systems lose credibility, and progress slows. In Nigeria, recent cybersecurity incidents are not just technical disruptions; they are steadily eroding the trust that underpins the country’s digital transformation. As Nigeria seeks to establish itself as a leader in…
By Ada Anambra In politics generally, there is always a difference between slogans of the campaign trail and the reality when winners get into the Government House. Sloganeering is easy; it is rhythmic, filled with the metaphors of “New Dawns” and “Renewed Hopes.” But the prose of governance is stubborn. It is written in the…
By Taiye Agbaje The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday adjourned the alleged money laundering case filed against former Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi until May 6 for continuation of trial. Justice Emeka Nwite adjourned the hearing to allow the former governor’s lawyer, Joseph Daudu, SAN, continue with the cross-examination of EFCC’s 12 prosecution…
By Patience Gbemiro A High Court in Lokoja has awarded N1billion in damages against Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, in a defamation suit filed by former Kogi governor, Yahaya Bello. The order is contained in the Certified True Copy of the judgment, dated April 23 on Friday in Lokoja. The court held that based on the preponderance…
By Peter Akpah Da Gyang Dudu, National President of Berom educational and cultural organization (BECO) has said that the Plateau crisis demands proactive measures and not just the setting up of committes as demonstrated by the National Assembly. The BECO’s president made the assertion on Thursday while speaking to newsmen in jos on the security…
