19 h. ago TETFund decries poor use of ICT infrastructure in tertiary institutions despite government’s investment

Sonny Echono, the Executive Secretary of TETFund, has expressed concern over the poor adoption of digital platforms and ICT infrastructure. read more TETFund decries poor use of ICT infrastructure in tertiary institutions despite government’s investment

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22 h. ago Federal Gov’t Reaffirms Galaxy Backbone Limited As ICT Infrastructure Provider

The Federal Government has reaffirmed Galaxy Backbone Limited (GBB) as the designated Information and Communication Technology (ICT) infrastructure provider for Federal Government Institutions, covering IP-network services, data centre hosting, and related infrastructure solutions. According to a statement issued on Monday by Chidi Okpala, Head, Corporate Communications of the Galaxy Backbone Limited, this is in line […]

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38 h. ago ICT infrastructure worth billions of Naira wasting in tertiary institutions — TETFund

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has complained about poor utilization of ICT infrastructures worth billions of Naira installed in various tertiary institutions across the country by TETFund Executive Secretary of TETFund, Sonny Echono, registered the concerns at a 2-day workshop on blackboard/TERAS adoption and usage in beneficiary institutions, organized by […] The post ICT infrastructure worth billions of Naira wasting in tertiary institutions — TETFund appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Adeleke lays foundation of Artificial Intelligence varsity in Osun

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has laid the foundation of the first tertiary institution of Artificial Intelligence in Africa, Curators University, in Modakeke. The governor alongside the Ogunsua of Modakeke, Oba Joseph Olubiyi, laid the foundation at the weekend. The university is expected to offer courses in Artificial Intelligence (Machine Learning […] The post Adeleke lays foundation of Artificial Intelligence varsity in Osun appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Bago Seeks Deeper Collaboration With Traditional Rulers To End Insecurity

Niger State governor, Umaru Bago, has called for a deeper collaboration with traditional institutions in the state to address insecurity in parts of the state. The governor made the call when he paid homage to the Sarkin Sudan of Kontagora at his palace in Kontagora. He expressed concern over the insecurity that is bedevilling the […]

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4 d. ago Institutional Neglect, Poor Governance Stalling Nigeria’s Development – Obi Of Onitsha

The Obi of Onitsha, Nnaemeka Achebe, has lamented that Nigeria continues to suffer from institutional neglect and policy somersaults. He also expressed concern over poor implementation of government efforts, saying the nation is yet to address key structural and administrative challenges. He made the remarks on Friday, while speaking at the Nigerian Academy of Letters […] The post Institutional Neglect, Poor Governance Stalling Nigeria’s Development – Obi Of Onitsha appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Stakeholders urge NASS to legalize constituency projects, push for LG autonomy, support traditional institutions

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja At a critical roundtable focused on implementing the Zaria Declaration on Strengthening Local Governance and Empowering Traditional Institutions, key stakeholders have issued an urgent call for the National Assembly to take immediate legislative action on constituency projects. They emphasised the pressing need to establish a robust legal framework to regulate constituency […] The post Stakeholders urge NASS to legalize constituency projects, push for LG autonomy, support traditional institutions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Niger Governor Bago tasks Traditional Rulers on security challenges in the country

 Calls for collaboration  From John Adams, Minna Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has said that the traditional rulers in the country has a great role to play towards addressing the security challenges bedevilling the country, adding that what is needed is proper collaboration between the government and the traditional institution to bring the situation […] The post Niger Governor Bago tasks Traditional Rulers on security challenges in the country appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Academic technologists rejects FG loan, faults UniAbuja land revocation

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT) has rejected the Federal Government’s Tertiary Institutions Staff Support Fund (TISSF) programme, describing it as a distraction and a scheme that could perpetually enslave workers. In a statement issued on Wednesday, NAAT President, Ibeji Nwokoma, said members of the association do not require loans […] The post Academic technologists rejects FG loan, faults UniAbuja land revocation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago ASUU, NAAT, others absent as FG launches loan scheme for tertiary institutions’ staff

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The federal government, on Thursday, launched the Tertiary Institutions Staff Support Fund (TISSF), a scheme designed to offer loan opportunities to staff of government-owned tertiary institutions in Nigeria. Surprisingly, some university-based unions, particularly the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT), whose members are […] The post ASUU, NAAT, others absent as FG launches loan scheme for tertiary institutions’ staff appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago FG, Institute Plan Methane Mitigation In Nigeria’s Gas Sector

The federal government is collaborating with an Africa/Europe-based Africa Policy Research Institute (AFRI) to advance methane mitigation and reduction in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. The minister of Environment Malam Balarabe Abbas Lawal who stated this yesterday in Abuja at a two-day capacity building workshop for stakeholders. He said in regards to reducing the impact […]

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9 d. ago YABATECH Alumni To Reposition Institution After Conversion To Varsity

Yaba College of Technology alumni have expressed their readiness to support the government and ensure that the institution becomes one of the most outstanding universities in the country when it is converted to a University of Technology and Vocational Studies. The national president of Yaba College of Technology Alumni Association, Yemi Osibajo, stated this at […]

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1 week ago Kogi govt creates new traditional stools, reinstates suspended monarch

Tribune Online Kogi govt creates new traditional stools, reinstates suspended monarch The Kogi State Government has approved the creation of three new traditional stools as part of efforts to strengthen the traditional institution and deepen grassroots governance across the state, in line with the policy of the Ododo administration. Kogi govt creates new traditional stools, reinstates suspended monarch Tribune Online

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1 week ago Sen Kalu releases full report on constituency projects September

Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, has thanked the leaders, stakeholders and traditional institutions of Ohafia Local Government Area for the support and encouragement extended to him as their representative. In a statement released by Kalu’s Media Office and signed by George Maduka, Senator Kalu acknowledged the strong bond he shares […] The post Sen Kalu releases full report on constituency projects September appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Oyebanji promises continuous support for Ekiti monarchs at Ogoga’s inauguration as Traditional Council Chairman

From Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti Ekiti Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has assured traditional rulers in the state that his administration will continue to support the traditional institution in the state. The Governor also said that his administration will continue to provide necessary support for the effective functioning of the state’s council of traditional rulers and promote policies […] The post Oyebanji promises continuous support for Ekiti monarchs at Ogoga’s inauguration as Traditional Council Chairman appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Sen Kalu thanks Ohafia leaders, promises full report on constituency projects in September

The Sun Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has expressed deep appreciation to the leaders, stakeholders, and traditional institutions of Ohafia Local Government Area for the support and encouragement extended to him as their representative. In a press statement released on Thursday from Kalu’s media office and signed by George Maduka, […] The post Sen Kalu thanks Ohafia leaders, promises full report on constituency projects in September appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago We Must Build Political Parties Bigger Than Gov’t in New Nigeria — Obi

Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, Mr Peter Obi, has called for a radical shift in Nigeria’s political landscape, stressing the need to build strong political institutions that are bigger than individuals or the government. Obi made the statement during the public presentation of two books – “The Bubbles of Nigeria’s […]

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1 week ago Weak institutions threaten Nigeria’s democracy, development – Experts 

 …warn Nigeria won’t achieve SDGs 2030 target From Sola Ojo, Abuja Democratic stakeholders have raised serious concerns over the weakening of public institutions in Nigeria, warning that the trend was undermining both democratic governance and the country’s ability to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2030 target. The alarm was sounded during a one-day Democratic Stakeholders […] The post Weak institutions threaten Nigeria’s democracy, development – Experts  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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