2 h. ago Tinubu appoints new minister to replace Nnaji, seeks senate confirmation

Barely a month after the resignation of Uche Nnaji as Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology over allegations of certificate read more Tinubu appoints new minister to replace Nnaji, seeks senate confirmation

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7 h. ago Keystone Bank chairman, Ada Chukwudozie, rewards young innovators in science, tech

Ada Chukwudozie, board chairman of Keystone Bank Limited, has once again demonstrated her passion for youth empowerment and innovation as read more Keystone Bank chairman, Ada Chukwudozie, rewards young innovators in science, tech

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4 d. ago Forte GCC CEO Engr. Khalil Hails Keystone Bank MD Imam On Investiture As CIBN Fellow

The Chief Executive Officer of Forte GCC, Engineer Khalil Sagir Koki, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Managing Director of Keystone Bank, Mr. Hassan Imam, on his investiture as a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN). In a statement he personally signed, Engr. Khalil described the honour as well-deserved and […]

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5 d. ago Taraba’s Investment In Science Education To Encourage Innovations – Govt

The Taraba State Government says it invests in science education to encourage young inventors from the state to compete favourably in science innovations and creativity at the national and global stage. The State Commissioner of Science and Technology, Hon. Usman Muslim Aruwa, disclosed this yesterday in an interview with LEADERSHIP in Jalingo. He said the […]

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1 week ago European Union To Expand Science, Innovation Partnership With Nigeria

The European Union (EU) has proposed opening negotiations with Nigeria on a Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) agreement. The EU Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot, said the proposed accord will create new pathways for joint research projects, academic exchange and investment in technology infrastructure. Mignot who stated this at the University of Lagos […]

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1 week ago Inconsistent policy, funding gap, making Nigeria’s business terrain difficult

…says conducive business environment critical to achieve $1trn economy Ada Chukwudozie, Chairman, Board of Directors, Keystone Bank Limited has highlighted read more Inconsistent policy, funding gap, making Nigeria’s business terrain difficult- Keystone Bank boss

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3 w. ago Soludo Hails Keystone Bank For Renovating School Buildings In Anambra

Anambra State governor, Dr. Charles Soludo, has commended Keystone Bank for its unwavering commitment to educational development in the state and across Nigeria. Governor Soludo gave the commendation during the commissioning and handover ceremony of a fully renovated and equipped block of classrooms, administrative building, school hall, and science laboratories donated by Keystone Bank to […]

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3 w. ago Soludo hails Keystone Bank for renovating school blocks in Anambra

Charles Soludo, Anambra State governor, has commended Keystone Bank for its unwavering commitment to educational development in the state and read more Soludo hails Keystone Bank for renovating school blocks in Anambra

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3 w. ago Minister Nnaji certficate saga and the need to respect institutions

By Johnson Okolo   Nigerians began the week on the note of a sizzling report by an online newspaper, Premium Times. The report centred around allegations that our own very Honourable Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Geoffrey Uche Nnaji, forged his university degree as well as National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) certificates. The […] The post Minister Nnaji certficate saga and the need to respect institutions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Certificate scandal: Group asks Enugu Attorney General to prosecute Nnaji

The Citizens Advocacy for Social and Economic Rights (CASER) has called on Enugu State’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice to prosecute former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology,  Geoffrey Uche Nnaji,an indigene of the state. The erstwhile minister recently resigned from office over certificates forgery scandal. An online newspaper, Premium Times, had published an […] The post Certificate scandal: Group asks Enugu Attorney General to prosecute Nnaji appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago INEC Should Properly Vet All Candidates’ Certificates In 2027 Elections – Peter Obi

He also commended the resignation of the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, amid controversies surrounding discrepancies in his academic records. The post INEC Should Properly Vet All Candidates’ Certificates In 2027 Elections – Peter Obi appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 w. ago Nnaji’s Resignation Rights Groups, Lawyers Demand Stringent Laws Against Forgery

Two prominent Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) and Transparency International Nigeria, have demanded stringent laws against forgery. Their comments come after the resignation of the former Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Uche Nnaji. Even though Nnaji said his resignation was not an admission of wrongdoing, the civil society […]

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3 w. ago How We Busted Nnaji’s Academic Certificate Fraud, By PT Editor

The Editor-in-Chief and Chief Operating Officer of Premium Times Newspaper, Musikilu Mojeed, has revealed how the media outlet uncovered the academic certificate fraud allegedly perpetrated by the former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji. Speaking on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ on Tuesday night, Mojeed disclosed that the investigation began after a whistleblower alerted […]

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3 w. ago My decision to step aside not admission of guilt – Former minister

Uche Nnaji, the former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, says his resignation is a personal choice and not an admission of guilt. Nnaji tendered his resignation on Tuesday following the controversy around his certificate, which he says he obtained from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN). After the institution contradicted his claim, Nnaji’s resignation […] The post My decision to step aside not admission of guilt – Former minister appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Alleged certificate forgery: Tinubu should prosecute Uche Nnaji — Atiku

Tribune Online Alleged certificate forgery: Tinubu should prosecute Uche Nnaji — Atiku Former presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has called for the prosecution of the former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji. Alleged certificate forgery: Tinubu should prosecute Uche Nnaji — Atiku Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Nnaji Fallout: Atiku Demands Probe Into Tinubu, Ministers’ Certificates

Atiku’s call comes in the wake of the recent resignation of the former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, over an alleged certificate scandal. The post Nnaji Fallout: Atiku Demands Probe Into Tinubu, Ministers’ Certificates appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 w. ago Certificate forgery saga: Uche Nnaji should’ve been sacked, prosecuted – Atiku

– demands probe of credentials of all FEC members By John Ogunsemore Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said immediate-past Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji should have been sacked and prosecuted, not allowed to voluntarily resign. He stated this in a statement on Wednesday following the presidency’s announcement of Nnaji’s resignation on […] The post Certificate forgery saga: Uche Nnaji should’ve been sacked, prosecuted – Atiku appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Alleged Forgery: Atiku Calls For Probe Of Tinubu, Cabinet Members

Following the resignation of the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, over alleged forgery of academic certificate, opposition leader and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called for an independent, transparent, and comprehensive investigation into the academic and professional credentials of all members of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), starting with President Bola […]

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3 w. ago Geoffrey Nnaji Resigns As Minister After Admitting Faking Academic Record

The Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Geoffrey Uche Nnaji, has officially resigned from President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet. His resignation comes amid allegations questioning the authenticity of his academic records Nnaji, who was appointed in August 2023, submitted his resignation in a letter to the President on Tuesday, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to serve. […] The post Geoffrey Nnaji Resigns As Minister After Admitting Faking Academic Record appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Tijani, Alake, NITDA Boss Lead Virtual Forum Before Foreign Investment Network’s Conference

The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani; the director general of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi; Lagos State Commissioner for Innovation, Science & Technology, Olatunbosun Alake; and other dignitaries will lead the discussion as the Foreign Investment Network (FIN) hosts a high-impact Pre-Event Virtual Forum in the […]

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