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NITDA- Wigwe University alliance targets Nigerian-built AI, smart agriculture innovation
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and Wigwe University are advancing plans for collaboration on artificial intelligence (AI), agricultural innovation and digital talent development. The move follows a high-level meeting in Abuja between senior officials of both institutions. The discussions were led by Wigwe University Vice-Chancellor, Marwan AlAkaidi, who outlined a shared vision aligned with Nigeria’s national technology goals.…
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NOA, SEC partner to boost capital market participation, tackle ponzi schemes
…as NOA plans to deploy 818 offices In a bid to deepen public understanding and participation in the nation’s financial system, the National Orientation Agency (NOA) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have strengthened their collaboration to sensitise Nigerians to investment opportunities in the Nigerian capital market. Addressing a delegation from the SEC, the Director-General of NOA, Mallam Lanre…
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Cargo operations set to take off at Ogun Gateway International Airport
Commercial cargo flight operations are set to commence at Gateway International Airport in Iperu, Ikenne Local Government Area of Ogun State, marking a major milestone in the state’s aviation and economic development drive. The development builds on the airport’s earlier achievement, as passenger flights officially began on October 7, 2025, opening the facility to travellers across Nigeria. With the introduction…
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Abiodun mourns veteran broadcaster, Akeem Akintunde, calls his death a major loss to Ogun
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has described the death of veteran sports broadcaster and Director of Programmes at Ogun State Television (OGTV), Alhaji Akeem Akintunde, as a major loss to the state and the media industry. In a statement issued in Abeokuta on Thursday, the governor hailed the late Akintunde — a former Chairman of the Ogun State Sports…
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INEC unveils N873bn 2027 election budget before National Assembly
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has projected a total of N873,778,401,602.08 for the conduct of the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman, Joash Amupitan, disclosed this on Thursday while presenting the Commission’s 2026 budget proposal and the detailed cost estimate for the 2027 elections before the National Assembly Joint Committee on Electoral Matters. A breakdown of the proposal shows that…
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Protective Installations theft: FG blames saboteurs for Coastal Highway crisis
The Federal Government has raised fresh alarm over what it describes as widespread sabotage of critical infrastructure, with the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway emerging as a major flashpoint. Minister of Works, David Umahi, told journalists in Abuja on Thursday that vandalism, illegal activities and indiscriminate waste disposal are undermining federal investments in roads and bridges across the country. Describing the situation…
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Shettima arrives Addis Ababa for 39th AU Summit
Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU) Heads of State and Government and the 30th Ordinary Session of the AU General Assembly, scheduled to hold on February 14 and 15, 2026, respectively. This was disclosed in a statement…
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LASHMA expands coverage for vulnerable residents, trains journalists on Ilera Eko
The Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA), Dr. Emmanuella Zamba, has reaffirmed the Lagos State Government’s commitment to ensuring that all residents, regardless of socio-economic status, have access to quality, affordable, and equitable healthcare services. Zamba made this reaffirmation in her keynote address at a two-day capacity-building workshop for journalists on the Lagos State Health Scheme…
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Granite-laden truck crushes car in Lekki, driver killed, wife critically injured
A granite-laden truck on Thursday toppled onto a Toyota saloon car at Eleko Junction along the Lekki–Ajah Expressway in Lagos State, killing a motorist and critically injuring his wife. The Director of the Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Adebayo Taofiq, disclosed this in a statement. He said preliminary reports indicated that the…
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Lagos taskforce cracks down on coastal road crime, 75 suspects arrested in late-night raid
Operatives of the Lagos State Environmental Taskforce on Wednesday night arrested 75 suspects at identified black spots along Coastal Road and recovered substances suspected to be illicit drugs. The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this on Thursday in a post on his Facebook page. Wahab stated that the enforcement operation was part of the ongoing clean-up…
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