Abuja: The Committee of Youth on Mobilisation and Sensitisation (CYMS) has passed a vote of confidence in the Minister of Women Affairs, Hajia Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, and the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Maryam Kensinro. The Director General of CYMS, Chie…
Kano: Mr Bala Bawa-Bodinga has assumed duty as the new Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Kano State Command. This announcement follows the retirement of Shafiu Abdulmumini, who concluded his service after a successful …
Heidelberg: Prof. Madhu Sudan, an Indian-American Computer Scientist and recipient of the prestigious Nevanlinna Prize, has urged African nations to invest in local innovations to reap global benefits. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (…
Abuja: A women’s group, Mothers Peace and Development Forum (MPDF), has commended the Defence and Police Officers’ Wives Association (DEPOWA) for providing full scholarships to children of fallen heroes. Convener of MPDF, Hajiya Bilikisu Aminu, gave t…
Abuja: Techparley Africa, a media and digital literacy firm, has launched DRIVE100, a media accelerator programme designed to spotlight 100 promising African tech startups with free, high-impact publicity. The announcement was made in Abuja on Tuesday…
Abuja: International Action Network on Small Arms (IANSA), a coalition on disarmament, has hailed Nigeria for leading Africa in promoting a safer, conflict-free continent in line with the Convention on Cluster Munitions. Dr Mimidoo Achakpa, the Coordi…
Lagos: An exhibition designed to showcase the life, musical, and enduring legacy of the late Afrobeats pioneer, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, will open in Lagos in October. The exhibition, themed ‘Fela Anikulapo-Kuti: Afrobeat Rebellion’, is organized by White…
Abuja: Zephyrgold Aid Foundation, an NGO, has unveiled its first outreach programme by donating learning materials and paying school charges for 100 students of Junior Secondary School, Kado-Kuchi, in the FCT. Speaking at the event, Mrs Maltilda Akure…
Heidelberg: From ancient ciphers used by Julius Caesar to encryption machines deployed in World War II, and modern-day online banking, these were on display at the ‘Secrets exhibition’ at the 12th Heidelberg Laureate Forum (HLF) in Heidelberg, Germany…