4 h. ago Nasarawa empowers 1,200 women with health care cover, financial training

From Abel Leonard, Lafia The Nasarawa State Human Capital Development Agency, in partnership with Chairmen of Six Local Government Areas in the state, have enrolled no fewer than 1,200 less-privileged women into the state’s Health Insurance Scheme. The gesture was part of programmes outlined by the Agency under its EmpowerHer project which is also aimed […] The post Nasarawa empowers 1,200 women with health care cover, financial training appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Reforms must start with human capital for the digital economy – NITDA

Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, director-general/ CEO, NITDA (National Information Technology Development Agency) has noted that reforms must start with human capital read more Reforms must start with human capital for the digital economy – NITDA

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49 h. ago Nasarawa Agency Trains 1,200 Women On Financial, Digital Skills

Nasarawa State Human Capital Development Agency, through the EmpowerHer Project, has trained 1,200 women on financial and digital skills. The agency’s director-general, Habiba Balarabe Suleiman, disclosed this during a financial literacy and economic inclusion outreach held yesterday at the Emir’s Palace in Lafia and the Awuma community. The director general said the beneficiaries were drawn […]

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55 h. ago Nigeria’s health reforms target human capital, economic growth — NHIA’s DG Ohiri

Kelechi Ohiri, the DG/CEO of Nigeria’s National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), has said the country’s ongoing health reforms must be read more Nigeria’s health reforms target human capital, economic growth — NHIA’s DG Ohiri

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6 d. ago 40 Ghanaian Victims Rescued As Police Bust Human Trafficking Syndicate In Ondo

The Ondo State Police Command has dismantled a transnational human trafficking syndicate operating in Akure, the state capital, and rescued 40 Ghanaian nationals allegedly trafficked into Nigeria under false pretences. The police said the rescue operation was carried out by the Tactical Intelligence Response Squad (TIRS) following a petition forwarded through the INTERPOL Liaison Office […]

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9 d. ago Take advantage of digital age to better your lives, contribute to nation building, Minister urges Nigerian youths

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, has urged Nigerian youths to make use of the access and opportunities of the digital age to better their lives and contribute to nation building. Tijani spoke in Kano at the commissioning of the Nigerian Communications Commission’s Northwest Digital Industrial Park, […] The post Take advantage of digital age to better your lives, contribute to nation building, Minister urges Nigerian youths appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Tinubu Commissions Kano Digital Park Vandalised During #EndBadGovernance Protest

President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, commissioned the North-West Digital Industrial Park of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), which was vandalised by protesting youths during the #EndBadGovernance protest in August 2024 in Kano. President Tinubu was represented at the commissioning by the Minister of Communication Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani. In his address, the […]

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1 week ago Beyond oil: Repositioning human capital as Nigeria’s national strategy to access global platforms

In the global race for influence, innovation, and economic relevance, nations are increasingly realising that their most strategic resource is read more Beyond oil: Repositioning human capital as Nigeria’s national strategy to access global platforms

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1 week ago Akpabio seeks increased investment in human capital development

Tribune Online Akpabio seeks increased investment in human capital development Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, on Monday, that Nigeria must invest more in human capital development amid... Akpabio seeks increased investment in human capital development Tribune Online

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1 week ago Akpabio calls for stronger investment in human capital development

Godswill Akpabio, the senate president, has called for increased investment in human capital, describing it as essential to Nigeria’s development read more Akpabio calls for stronger investment in human capital development

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1 week ago I’ll return to university after retirement from politics — Atiku

Tribune Online I’ll return to university after retirement from politics — Atiku Former Vice President Abubakar Atiku has announced that he will return to university after retiring from politics, highlighting his passion for education and human capital development. I’ll return to university after retirement from politics — Atiku Tribune Online

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1 week ago Rivere Crisis: “Deji Adeyanju Sad To See Wike, Fubara Back Together” – FCT Minister’s Spokesperson

Media aide to Minister of Federal Capital Territory FCT Nyesom Wike, Lere Olayinka, has berated popular human rights lawyer and activist, Deji Adeyanju over reconciliation meeting between President Bola Tinubu Rivers State leaders. Olayinka stated that Adeyanju’s remark over peace deal between his boss and Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara shows that the lawyer is pained […] The post Rivere Crisis: “Deji Adeyanju Sad To See Wike, Fubara Back Together” – FCT Minister’s Spokesperson appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago WAES: Single visa, unified digital identity seen boosting regional trade, integration

Stakeholders on Friday in Abuja made strong recommendations for the adoption of single visa and unified identify systems to boost read more WAES: Single visa, unified digital identity seen boosting regional trade, integration

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3 w. ago Leaders can use digital infrastructure to regain citizens’ trust — Tijani

Bosun Tijani, minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, has urged global leaders to embrace Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) as read more Leaders can use digital infrastructure to regain citizens’ trust — Tijani

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3 w. ago Midterm Scorecard: I’ve Attracted N1.7bn Constituency Projects – Akwa Ibom Rep

The member representing Itu/Ibiono Ibom federal constituency in the House of Representatives, Rt Hon. Ime Okon, has reeled out his scorecard and given himself a pass mark with constituency projects in roads, education, water, solar energy and human capital development worth over N1.7 billion spent so far. The Akwa Ibom federal lawmaker stated this while […]

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3 w. ago Africa’s creator economy needs infrastructure, not just inspiration and followers

Africa’s most promising economic engine is no longer found in oil fields or gold mines; it is in digital bedrooms, read more Africa’s creator economy needs infrastructure, not just inspiration and followers

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3 w. ago Stakeholders Applaud Akano’s Push For Digital Transformation In Nigeria

Stakeholders across Nigeria’s education, communication, and youth development sectors have lauded the chief executive officer of New Horizons Technologies, Tim Akano, for his contributions to digital transformation and human capital development in the country. Akano, a renowned Pan-African thought leader and technology advocate, was recently honoured by multiple prestigious institutions including the Committee of Pro-Chancellors […]

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3 w. ago Eight times, China backed Nigeria’s digital leap with infrastructure loans

Nigeria’s journey towards a digitally connected future has been significantly propelled by strategic investments in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) read more Eight times, China backed Nigeria’s digital leap with infrastructure loans

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