NITDA Urges Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence
By Anayo Akwitti The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency, (NITDA) Kashifu Inuwa, has called on public institutions and organisations to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) responsibly while prioritising human accountability, policy frameworks, and digital skills development. Speaking at the International Civil Service Conference 2026, held at the Eagles Square in Abuja, the […]
Two Corps Members to Repeat Service in Gombe : NYSC
By Zainab Bakare The Gombe State Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, Chinwe Nwachukwu, has disclosed that two corps members serving in the state will repeat their service year, while two others have been granted a four-month extension over service-related infractions. Nwachukwu made the disclosure on Thursday during the passing-out ceremony for the […]
NDIC Launches Industry Immersion Programme
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has reaffirmed its commitment to talent development and stronger industry–academia collaboration through its Executive Industry Immersion Challenge (EIIC) programme, in partnership with Nile Business School, Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the four-day programme at the NDIC Head Office in Abuja, […]
NSITF Enrols Over 7.6 Million Workers Into Compensation Scheme
By Chinedu Echianu The Managing Director of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Oluwaseun Faleye, has disclosed that over 7.6 million employees have so far been enrolled into the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS). He made the disclosure at the 2026 International Civil Service Conference held in Abuja. Faleye also announced the enrolment of the […]
FG Introduces Mandatory Drug Testing in Schools
By AL-Kadriyar Abdullahi The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to introduce mandatory drug testing for secondary school students across the country as part of renewed efforts to address the rising incidence of substance abuse among young people. Under the proposed policy, students will undergo drug screening at the point of admission into secondary […]
Jonathan Urges Global Action Against Misinformation
By Zainab Bakare Former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan, has called for stronger global collaboration among governments, media organisations, security agencies, civil society groups, and diplomatic missions to combat misinformation and promote credible information management. He made the call at the 2nd Diplomatic/Security, Trade and Investment International Conference organised by the Diplomatic Correspondents Association of […]
Defence Minister Reaffirms Commitment to Protect National Assets
By Zainab Bakare The Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s unwavering commitment to securing critical national assets across the country. The Minister gave the assurance while receiving the executive leadership of Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) during a courtesy visit to the Ministry of Defence Headquarters, Ship House, Abuja. According to a […]
Tinubu Appoints 39-Year-Old Professor As JAMB Registrar
By Chinedu Echianu President Bola Tinubu has appointed Professor Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), succeeding Professor Ishaq Oloyede whose tenure ends on July 31, 2026. The appointment was announced on Thursday in a statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. […]
Mustapha Quits Adamawa APC Governorship Contest
By Anayo Akwitti Ahead of the All progressives Congress (APC ) governorship primaries in Adamawa State scheduled for Thursday, a contender, Comrade Mustapha Salihu, has withdrawn from the race. The development was announced by the head of strategic communications of the Comrade Salihu campaign organization, Hon. Ahmad Sajoh, on Thursday morning. Sajoh explained that Salihu […]
NLC Demands Immediate Action Over Oyo School Abductions
By Chinedu Echianu The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Joe Ajaero, has called on governments at all levels and security agencies to urgently address the worsening security situation in the country following the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oyo State. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Ajaero expresses concern over the kidnapping […]