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The government of Russia has promised to offer not less than 500,000 scholarships to international students, including Nigerians to study in the country. The Russian Ambassador to Nigeria, Andrey Podelyshev, disclosed this while briefing journalists on Monday night in Abuja, on the sidelines of the embassy’s preparation to commemorate Russia...

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Tuesday commissioned a state-of-the-art ICT Park at the University of Ibadan (UI). The Commissioning of the ICT Park is a significant milestone in Nigeria’s digital transformation agenda. The Executive Vice Chairman of NCC Dr. Aminu Maida stated that the facility is poised to become...

Meta, in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation  & Digital Economy (FMCIDE), National Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (NCAIR), and National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), have announced the launch of the Llama Impact Accelerator program aimed at enabling the development of impactful AI solutions in Nigeria....

- the act of bringing the Adeleke's family relationship to a failed contract, awarded by Gboyega Oyetola is a gross mischief  - Government urges the affected community to be patient while the issue is being resolved  Osun state government said it has viewed with shock and concern a newspaper story...

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Ola Olukoyede, has bagged the Nigeria Patriotic Youth against Corruption & Transparency Initiative, NPYACTI’s, prestigious Award for Integrity and the Ambassador of the organisation. He was honoured recently at an award ceremony held at the EFCC’s Corporate Headquarters Jabi,...

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has issued a stern warning to the public to beware of impostors and fraudulent entities claiming to represent the company. In a statement on Monday, the Chief Corporate Communications Officer of the company, Olufemi Soneye, disclosed that these fraudsters have been soliciting payments...

The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu has said President Bola Tinunu administration has implemented bold reforms that have positioned the nation's economy for sustained recovery and growth, despite short-term pain. The minister said this while addressing State House Correspondents after a courtesy call on Tinubu in his...

In celebration of World Food Safety Day 2025, Rite Foods Limited, Nigeria’s foremost food and beverage company, reaffirms its unwavering commitment to the highest standards of food safety, quality, and consumer well-being. Themed “Food Safety: Science in Action,” this year’s observance emphasizes the critical role of science, innovation, and collective...

Union Bank of Nigeria has reiterated its commitment to entrepreneurship and women’s empowerment through its alpher initiative by sponsoring the Nigerian British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) Women and Youth Entrepreneurship Development Centre (WYEDC) Cohort 2 Programme, which has graduated 125 entrepreneurs who have benefited from firsthand entrepreneurship training and business...

With plastic pollution still threatening lives, coastlines, and ecosystems across Nigeria, the Sterling One Foundation is taking concrete steps to confront the crisis through community-led cleanups, strategic partnerships, and ongoing policy engagement. Earlier this year, the Foundation led a major cleanup at Elegushi Beach under its Beach Adoption Programme, a...