1 hour ago Nigeria Startup Act 2022: Platform for enabling environment for technology

Tribune Online Nigeria Startup Act 2022: Platform for enabling environment for technology-enabled startup? •How it affects new companies Startups have become a major player in the economy of Nigeria. Indeed, it is said that the Nigerian Startup ecosystem outranked other African nations in the last few years; dominating the African Startup sector in terms of estimated number of startups and available startup funding. ADEOLA OJO reports that this, […] Nigeria Startup Act 2022: Platform for enabling environment for technology-enabled startup? Tribune Online

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3 h. ago NASENI: Leading Nigeria’s Fourth Industrial Revolution As Agency Moves Into Abuja Technology Village

The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has ramped up efforts to drive Nigerian to the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) through massive investments in technology centres and parks scattered around the country. This strategic move by NASENI is to ensure that the country is not left out of the much talked about Fourth […]

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5 h. ago Insecurity, climate change push Nigeria closer to food emergency

Insecurity and climate change are threatening Nigeria’s food security target, pushing the nation closer to an emergency. Over 30.6 million read more Insecurity, climate change push Nigeria closer to food emergency

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7 h. ago Immersive tech to revolutionise African construction safety –Expert

A United States-based Nigerian construction management expert, Dr. Opeyemi Oyeyipo has advocates for integrating immersive technologies like Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Metaverse into Africa’s construction industry. This, he believes, will reduce workplace fatalities and enhance project delivery timelines. With over 15 years of experience, Dr. Oyeyipo, a Senior Lecturer at the University […] The post Immersive tech to revolutionise African construction safety –Expert appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago NASS Passes Kalu’s ‘Domestication Of Kampala Convention’ Bill Into Law

The Senate has passed the African Union Convention for the Protection and Assistance of Internally Displaced Persons (Domestication and Enforcement) Bill, 2025, for third reading. The Kampala Convention, adopted by the African Union (AU) in 2009, is a regional treaty aimed at protecting and assisting internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Africa. The convention establishes a […]

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9 h. ago Corruption: Stakeholders call for protection of whistleblowers

Tribune Online Corruption: Stakeholders call for protection of whistleblowers He also called for the strengthening of audit and oversight bodies, increased citizen engagement in project monitoring, ethical training for procurement officers. Corruption: Stakeholders call for protection of whistleblowers Tribune Online

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10 h. ago NAF inaugurates civilian harm mitigation response board to boost operational capability

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has inaugurated a Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response (CHMR) Board to lead the implementation of its Civilian Harm Mitigation Action Plan (CHMR-AP), to improve operational accountability and public trust in its civilian protection measures. NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, who […] The post NAF inaugurates civilian harm mitigation response board to boost operational capability appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Kuda plans AI integrations as transactions hit N14.3tn in Q1

Kuda Technologies, the fintech arm of Kuda MFB, is aiming to expand through strategic business launches and AI integration, including read more Kuda plans AI integrations as transactions hit N14.3tn in Q1

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18 h. ago Group Reaffirms Drive To Shape Africa’s Next Generation Of Leaders Through Education

A non-governmental organisation, i-Scholars Initiative (iSI), has restated its resolve to empower Africa’s youth for leadership through global education and strategic investment in talent. Speaking at the 2025 iScholars onboarding event of 100 scholars under the theme: “Expanding Pipeline of Change Agents to Transform Africa”, iSI President, Victor Ogunmola, stressed the urgency of bridging opportunity […]

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19 h. ago JAMB Introduces UTME Ranking On Result Slips Of 1.9m Candidates

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced a major policy change that will see the ranking position of each candidate printed on their Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) result slip. This new feature will apply to all 1,905,539 candidates who sat for the 2025 UTME. JAMB Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyode, disclosed this on […]

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21 h. ago NCAA approves Enugu Air’s operations through XEJET pending AOC completion

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has granted approval for Enugu Air to commence domestic flight operations in partnership with XEJET, pending the completion of Enugu Air’s Air Operator Certificate (AOC) process. Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, NCAA, Michael Achimugu, in a statement late Monday said the move aligned […] The post NCAA approves Enugu Air’s operations through XEJET pending AOC completion appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago W/African Energy Forum To Catalyse Investment, Highlight Upstream Devt

The upcoming West African Energy Summit (WAES), is expected to catalyse investment, technology transfer and cross-border collaboration between African energy makers and global service providers. The forum has attracted endorsements from key stakeholders and governments within and outside the region. The summit also aims to highlight upstream development, emerging markets, technology deployment and decarbonisation strategies […]

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25 h. ago Climate change: NLC’s demands beyond regular trade union welfarism issues

Tribune Online Climate change: NLC’s demands beyond regular trade union welfarism issues Typically, issues like minimum wage increases, withheld salary arrears, and electricity tariff hikes often dominate the headlines whenever the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) is mentioned. But beneath the familiar workers’ welfare agitations, lies other deeper national issues the Congress goes extra mile to engage and make demands on the government. CHRISTIAN APPOLOS, in this report, […] Climate change: NLC’s demands beyond regular trade union welfarism issues Tribune Online

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28 h. ago Nigeria committed to nuclear test ban, prioritising poverty challenges, climate change –FG

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima has again underscored Nigeria’s firm stance against nuclear weapons testing, emphasising the country’s dedication to a comprehensive nuclear test ban. Shettima stated this when he had an audience with a delegation from Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organisation (CTBTO), led by Executive Secretary, Robert Floyd, at the Presidential […] The post Nigeria committed to nuclear test ban, prioritising poverty challenges, climate change –FG appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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29 h. ago The human firewall: Cybersecurity, development, and the global south’s digital dilemma

By Ojo Emmanuel Ademola Introduction ThE recent cyberattack on Qantas serves as a powerful reminder of a fundamental truth in cybersecurity: the human element often poses a greater risk than flawed technology. In this case, a single phone call—manipulating the trust between individuals—resulted in a significant breach that compromised the personal data of millions. While […] The post The human firewall: Cybersecurity, development, and the global south’s digital dilemma appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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30 h. ago New Laws: Experts Raise Fresh Concerns Over High Corporate Taxes

Despite the recent passage of four new tax laws by President Bola Tinubu’s administration, Nigeria’s ambitious tax reform drive appears to be at a critical crossroads. Fiscal policy experts, private sector leaders, and economists have raised fresh concerns that, without deeper structural changes—especially a reduction in corporate tax rates and regulatory overhaul—the country’s tax system […]

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33 h. ago We’re Fighting Poverty, Not Building Nukes, VP Shettima Tells CTBTO

The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to a comprehensive nuclear test ban through collaboration with the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organisation (CTBTO). He said Africa’s priority, at the moment, is to address its existential challenges of poverty and the effects of climate change, not the pursuit of nuclear weapons capability. The Vice […]

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36 h. ago ATCON to hold meeting on executive order protecting telecom infrastructure

Tribune Online ATCON to hold meeting on executive order protecting telecom infrastructure Industry stakeholders say the landmark directive will help create a safer and more investment-friendly environment for telecom operators and service providers. ATCON to hold meeting on executive order protecting telecom infrastructure Tribune Online

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37 h. ago NDIC partners law enforcement agencies on investigation of banks fraud

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has pledged unwavering support to law enforcement agencies in the investigation and prosecution of read more NDIC partners law enforcement agencies on investigation of banks fraud

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40 h. ago Nigeria committed to nuclear test ban, prioritising poverty challenges, climate change – Shettima

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima has again underscored Nigeria’s firm stance against nuclear weapons testing, emphasising the country’s dedication to a comprehensive nuclear test ban.  According to a statement by his media aide, Stanley Nkwocha, the Vice President stated this when he had an audience with a delegation from the Comprehensive […] The post Nigeria committed to nuclear test ban, prioritising poverty challenges, climate change – Shettima appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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