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admin - March 6, 2026

NIGERIA: FG Moves To Unlock 1,600MW Stranded Power With New Grid Company Plan

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    The Federal Government has taken steps to unlock about 1,600 megawatts of stranded electricity by initiating the establishment of the Grid Asset Management Company Limited (GAMCO).   President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday inaugurated an 11-member committee to facilitate the incorporation of the proposed company, which is expected to […]
admin - March 6, 2026

NIGERIA: Frank Mba, Seven DIGs Retire as PSC Promotes Replacements

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Frank Mba, and seven other senior officers have retired from the Nigeria Police Force following changes in the leadership structure of the force.   The development follows the appointment of Tunji Disu as the new Inspector-General of Police by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, replacing Kayode […]
admin - March 6, 2026

NIGERIA: President Tinubu Approves Posting Of 65 Ambassadors-Designate, Assigns Fani-Kayode To Germany, Omokri To Mexico

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria    President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the posting of 65 ambassadors-designate and high commissioners to various countries and international organisations, including the United Nations.   The list comprises 34 non-career and 31 career ambassadors, marking one of the largest diplomatic postings in recent years.   Special Adviser to the President […]
admin - March 6, 2026

NIGERIA: Google Expands AI Search Support To Yorùbá And Hausa

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria    Google has announced the addition of Yorùbá and Hausa languages to its Artificial Intelligence-powered search features in Nigeria.   The update enables speakers of these widely spoken Nigerian languages to access AI-generated summaries and conversational search experiences directly in their mother tongue.   Communications and Public Affairs Manager for West […]
admin - March 6, 2026

NIGERIA: FG Clarifies FEC Decision on Nigerian Postgraduate Medical College Act

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    The Federal Ministry of Education has clarified recent reports suggesting that a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) could replace medical fellowship qualifications at the Nigerian Postgraduate Medical College.   This clarification was made known in a press release signed by the Director, Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folashade.   The […]
admin - March 6, 2026

NIGERIA: Minister of Education Launches National Capacity Building Programme On NERD Policy

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria   The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, has emphasized the importance of education and data as essential tools for national development, stressing that they capture ideas, preserve research, and record the intellectual history of the nation.   Speaking at the 2026 National Capacity Building Programme on the Nigeria Education Repository […]
admin - March 5, 2026

NIGERIA: Minister of Education Launches National Capacity Building Programme On NERD Policy

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria   The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, has emphasized the importance of education and data as essential tools for national development, stressing that they capture ideas, preserve research, and record the intellectual history of the nation.   Speaking at the 2026 National Capacity Building Programme on the Nigeria Education Repository […]
admin - March 5, 2026

KENYA: Kiharu MP Calls For Equal Opportunities For Women To Drive Kenya’s Economic Growth

By Lapit Moses Punyuah    Ndindi Nyoro has called for greater opportunities for women to fully participate in Kenya’s economic development, saying empowering women professionals is key to sustainable national growth.   Speaking during the 11th Association of Women Accountants of Kenya (AWAK) Ladies Leadership and Accountability Conference 2026 in Mombasa, themed “Inspiring Women for […]
admin - March 5, 2026

NIGERIA: Kano Governor Abba Hails President Tinubu For Approving ₦334 Billion Kano–Kongolom Road Upgrade

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria      Kano State Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the massive review and upgrade of the Kano–Kongolom Road project at a total cost of ₦334 billion.   The governor described the decision by the Federal Executive Council as a historic breakthrough that will […]
admin - March 4, 2026

NIGERIA: FG, Malaria Consortium Unveil Four-Year Strategy To Eliminate Malaria

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    The Federal Government, in partnership with the Malaria Consortium, has unveiled a four-year national strategy aimed at accelerating efforts toward a malaria-free Nigeria between 2026 and 2029.   The initiative was announced in Abuja during the official unveiling of Malaria Consortium Nigeria’s 2026–2029 strategy, where government officials and development […]
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admin - March 6, 2026

NIGERIA: FG Moves To Unlock 1,600MW Stranded Power With New Grid Company Plan

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admin - March 6, 2026

NIGERIA: President Tinubu Approves Posting Of 65 Ambassadors-Designate, Assigns Fani-Kayode To Germany, Omokri To Mexico

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NIGERIA: Google Expands AI Search Support To Yorùbá And Hausa

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NIGERIA: FG Clarifies FEC Decision on Nigerian Postgraduate Medical College Act