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Nigeria to shift from AI consumer to creator- NITDA DG
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to building a responsible, inclusive and sovereign artificial intelligence ecosystem that will position Nigeria as a creator rather than a passive consumer of AI technologies. Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi CCIE, stated this in a virtual address at the InnovateAI Conference held in Lagos, where stakeholders…
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Abiodun rewards Nigeria’s best teacher with bungalow, car
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has rewarded Mr. Solanke Francis Taiwo, a primary school teacher at Ansa-Ur-Deen Main School I, Kemta Lawa, Abeokuta, with a two-bedroom bungalow for emerging as the Overall Best Primary School Teacher in Nigeria for the 2025/2026 session. The governor also presented him with the keys to a brand-new car donated by the Federal Government.…
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78th birthday: Abiodun praises Awolowo-Dosumu’s distinguished career in diplomacy, health, media
The governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has congratulated the Executive Director of the Obafemi Awolowo Foundation and Chairman of African Newspapers of Nigeria Plc, Dr. Olatokunbo Awolowo-Dosumu, on her 78th birthday, describing her life as a testament to divine grace, excellence, and enduring national service. In a statement issued in Abeokuta on Friday, Abiodun said the milestone was…
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INEC announces 94.4% PVC collection in FCT ahead of council polls
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said more than 1.58 million Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) have been collected across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) ahead of the council elections scheduled for Saturday, February 21, 2026. This was contained in a statement issued on Thursday and signed by INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee,…
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LASG orders PHCs to register patients on ILERA EKO on-the-spot
The Lagos State Government has intensified enforcement of its Executive Order on Mandatory Social Health Insurance, convening a high-level strategic meeting with Permanent Secretaries of the six Health Districts, Directors of Medical Services (DMS), and Medical Officers of Health (MOHs) across Local Government Areas (LGAs) and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs). The engagement aims to accelerate implementation of the policy…
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Lagos APC defends Tinubu’s Electoral Act assent, insists reform followed due process
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has defended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s assent to the Electoral Act 2026, dismissing opposition criticisms as “orchestrated hysteria” and politically motivated. In a statement on Thursday, Lagos APC Spokesman, Seye Oladejo, expressed “undisguised disappointment” over what he described as exaggerated reactions to the President’s decision. Oladejo said governance should not be reduced…
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Abiodun commissions Lantoro–Oke-Yidi road, completes 29 projects in Ogun Central
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun on Thursday commissioned the Lantoro–Oke-Yidi–Isale Ake Junction Road in Abeokuta South Local Government Area, describing it as part of his administration’s deliberate infrastructure push to boost connectivity and economic growth across Ogun Central Senatorial District. The governor disclosed that with the latest project, his administration has completed 29 roads in Ogun Central over the…
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ICPC searches El-rufai’s Abuja residence as lawyer condemns action
The Abuja residence of a former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, was searched on Thursday by officials of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). El-rufai’s Media Adviser, Muyiwa Adekeye, disclosed this on Thursday via his X handle. “UPDATE: The Aso Drive residence of Malam Nasir @elrufai was today searched by the ICPC. “Ubong Akpan, Malam…
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Lagos Materials Testing Agency urges market dealers to lead fight against structural failures
The Lagos State Materials Testing Laboratory Agency (LSMTL) has urged building materials dealers to prioritise quality assurance to safeguard lives and property. The call was made during a sensitisation campaign at the Odunlade Building Materials Dealers Market in Coker, Lagos. The forum brought together market leaders and dealers to address concerns over substandard construction materials and their impact on structural…
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Policy clarity, research funding key to unlocking Nigeria’s innovation potential- Tech Expert, Aiyenitaju
A tech expert and Quality Assurance Engineer at QAVICOLA Limited, Oladapo Aiyenitaju, has said that government-backed research grants should be transparent, accessible, and tied to real world challenges. In this media interview, AIYENITAJU, who specializes in system reliability, risk analysis, and enterprise scale digital solutions, bears his mind on the challenges engineers face in research, how government could address the…
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