Education General Technology

NOUN to introduce Artificial Intelligence to enhance operations – VC

The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) says it will soon introduce Artificial Intelligence for seamless operations and delivery of its activities.Prof. Olufemi Peters, the Vice-Chancellor of the university, said this on at the pre-convocation news conference on Wednesday in Abuja.Peters said most of the activities carried out in the institution were now be driven

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Technology General

Nigeria to launch e-visa, digital cards

 Mr Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, says the Federal Government will launch an e-visa system and digital landing/exit cards to enhance national security. He disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja when he received a delegation led by the Minister of Interior, Mr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. According to Keyamo, the e-visa system will enable

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Economy General

Nigeria needs 40% growth to withstand U.S. tariff shock- Economist

An economist, Dr. Yemi Kale, says Nigeria requires 40 per cent annual growth rate to cushion the potential negative impact of the United States’ (U.S.) recent tariff hike on its one trillion dollar economic growth vision.Kale, who is the Group Chief Economist and Managing Director, Research and Trade Intelligence, Afreximbank, said this on Wednesday in

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Education General

Technical education crucial to Nigeria’s industrialisation-Association

The Association of Private Polytechnics in Nigeria (APPN) says technical education is crucial to Nigeria’s industrialisation, as Polytechnics address labour market needs and provide diverse pathways for students. Dr Benjamin Achiatar, President of the association, said this in an interview on Thursday in Abuja. Achiatar urged the Federal Government to pay attention to all technical

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General

FG, UNESCO rally support for advanced groundwater management

The Federal Government, UNESCO and other partners have committed towards supporting groundwater management for water security. The commitment came  at a two-day validation and capacity building workshop organised by UNESCO. Groundwater is water that is found beneath the surface of the earth in conditions of 100 per cent saturation. Groundwater can be found in aquifers.

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Technology General

Telecoms Operators propose new guidelines for unclaimed recharges

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), on Tuesday engaged stakeholders in a forum to address the growing concerns surrounding unclaimed and unutilised subscriber recharges. The forum   was a major regulatory step towards protecting telecom consumers while ensuring operational clarity for service providers. The Executive Vice-Chairman of NCC, Dr Aminu Maida, emphasised the importance of finding a

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Education General

Gombe varsity tasks chemistry students on solution-driven research

The Pro-Chancellor and Founder of North-Eastern University (NEU), Gombe, Dr Sani Jauro, has urged chemistry students to pursue solution-focused research to tackle Nigeria’s challenges. He gave the charge on Tuesday while addressing chemistry students from various schools during NEU’s first Chemistry Day in Gombe. The event with the theme ‘Chemistry Futures: Inspiring the Next Generation’,

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Economy General

NIPOST warns courier/logistics service providers against illegal operation

 The Nigerian Postal Services (NIPOST) has urged courier or logistics service providers to register with the service or face the wrath of the law. The State Postal Manager, Enugu State, Dr Chris Ashiedu, made the call while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday at the ongoing 36th Enugu International Trade Fair. The 10-day

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Education General

Gov. Yusuf bags Leadership Newspaper of the Year 2024 Education award

 Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State has been named Leadership Governor of the Year 2024 in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the education sector. Sanusi Dawakin-Tofa, the Governor’s spokesperson, stated this in a statement in Kano on Tuesday. Dawakin-Tofa explained that the award was presented at the 17th Annual Leadership Conference and Awards, held

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Economy General

SAPZ project strategic to FG’s plan for industrialise agriculture- Shettima

The Federal Government  says the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ), is a strategic milestone in its plan to industrialise Nigeria’s agriculture sector and create sustainable jobs across the country. Vice-President Kashim Shettima said this while performing the groundbreaking  for the construction of Phase 1 of the SAPZ project in Kaduna on Tuesday. The SAPZ is

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