Girls in ICT Day: DBI to intensify ICT awareness for the girl-child, says Prof. Ajiya
The President/CEO of the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI), Prof. Mohammed Ajiya, has said that the institute would continue to promote and focus on events that would advance ICT awareness in…
I won’t sack Pantami – Buhari; accuses opposition, telcos of smear campaign
President Muhammadu Buhari has risen in stout defence of Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, saying the minster is doing a good job and only…
Village Boy wins international award, to be translated into other languages
APRIL 22, 2021 VILLAGE BOY, the new book written by Anietie Usen has won the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, (UN SDG Book, African Chapter) award and has been selected…
NEC unanimously debunks claim money was printed to support March allocation
April 22, 2021 The National Economic Council, NEC, has unanimously debunked the claim that money was printed to support March allocation. Taking a position on the alleged printing of N60…
Yakowa’s Death Not Caused by Pantami, Says CAN Chairman
APRIL 22, 2021 I have followed the unfolding saga and grievous revelations against the Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ibrahim Pantami. However, I am alarmed by the…
Senate gives health minister 6 weeks to compel Govt hospitals to procure locally made syringes
April 22, 2021 The Senate on Thursday directed the Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire to put together a policy to compel all government hospitals to procure locally manufactured syringes. The…
Olu of Warri was a man of peace, built bridges, Okowa tells Advisory Council
April 22, 2021 Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta on Thursday condoled with the Itsekiri people in the state on the passing of their monarch, Ogiame Ikenwoli, the Olu of Warri….
NCC Arrests Five Suspects for Alleged Fraudulent Registration of SIM Cards
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has arrested no fewer than five suspected individuals for alleged fraudulent registration and sale of Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards. The arrest was effected by…
Ramadan: Kano free feeding programme excites Muslim beneficiaries
Some Kano residents have expressed their excitement and commendation to the state government for providing free Ramadan feeding to the less privileged. Some of the beneficiaries on Thursday, said the…
Polling unit expansion to address low voter turnout, improve COVID-19 protocol – INEC
April 22, 2021 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday said that the objective of expanding the polling unit is to address low voter turnout, among others. The Resident…