The Federal Government’s commitment to promoting digital inclusion received a major boost as the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, commissioned the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) Community IT Centre in Ihugh, Vandeikya Local Government Area of Benue State. The First Lady speaking at the commissioning ceremony, described the facility as a strategic investment in human capital development and digital empowerment, aimed at equipping citizens with the skills and opportunities required to thrive in an increasingly technology-driven world. She commended NITDA for its partnership with the Renewed Hope Initiative in expanding access to digital infrastructure and opportunities, particularly…
Author: Lilian Azuh
Polaris Bank Financial Literacy Session at Community Day Secondary School, Tsaski Yan’albasa, Charanchi LGA, Katsina State, during Global Money Week 2026. As part of its ongoing commitment to youth empowerment, financial inclusion, and building a financially responsible generation, Polaris Bank Limited held an impactful Financial Literacy Day session at Community Day Secondary School, Tsaski Yan’albasa, in Charanchi Local Government Area of Katsina State. The event, which took place on June 9, 2026, formed part of the Bank’s activities to commemorate Global Money Week (GMW). The interactive session reached and impacted 90 students and 10 teachers, providing practical insights into savings,…
By Azuh Lilian- 1 Environmental stakeholders will use this year’s World Environment Day to intensify calls for stronger measures to protect Nigeria’s waterways, warning that pollution, indiscriminate waste disposal and environmental degradation will continue to threaten public health, biodiversity and economic growth unless decisive action is taken. The observance will serve as a platform for experts, policymakers and community leaders to highlight the importance of safeguarding rivers, lakes and other aquatic ecosystems as critical pillars of a cleaner, healthier and more sustainable future. Stakeholders are expected to emphasise that environmental protection will extend beyond keeping communities clean to preserving water…
Keeping our environment clean is vital for human health and animals, nature’s biodiversity, and our overall quality of life. Clean surroundings are much more beautiful to enjoy! Here, you’ll find 10 ways to keep our environment clean and safe. Environmental protection extends beyond land-based sanitation efforts to include the preservation of aquatic habitats, which support biodiversity, fisheries, transportation and economic activities. The earth provides everything humanity needs to survive. Our responsibility is to protect it and ensure that future generations inherit a healthy and sustainable environment. Maintaining clean waterways is not only environmental necessity. Achieving a cleaner waterway and a…
VeendHQ says its AI-powered credit platform, Vida AI, helped recover ₦69 million from a ₦172.5 million portfolio of loans that were more than 90 days overdue, in a pilot that highlights the growing role of technology in loan recovery and portfolio management. The result comes at a time when lenders are under increasing pressure to improve recovery outcomes while managing the cost, reputational risk, and operational burden associated with overdue loans. For many credit providers, the challenge is no longer only how quickly loans can be approved, but how effectively repayment can be monitored and delinquent loans can be recovered…
The road to the 26th MILO Basketball Championship National Finals continued with the successful conclusion of the Atlantic Conference, the third regional conference of the championship, held at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, Delta State, where St. Jude Girls Secondary School, Amarata, Bayelsa State, and King Amakree Academy,Rivers State, emerged champions in the girls’ and boys’ categories respectively. For 26 years, MILO has remained committed to youth development through school sports, using basketball as a platform to inspire discipline, teamwork, resilience and confidence among young people. This year, over 13,000 schools applied to participate in the MILO Basketball Championship nationwide,…
Troops of the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with the personnel of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), have rescued the wife of the late Rabe Abubakar, a retired army general, who died in bandits’ captivity. In a statement issued on Monday, the defence headquarters (DHQ) said the “rescue operation followed intensified search-and-rescue efforts conducted by troops of Operation FASAN YAMMA.” “During sustained offensive operations and pressure mounted on the criminal elements, troops made contact with the bandits at Tunga Village, leading to the successful recovery of Mrs Abubakar,” the statement signed by Samaila Uba, the director of defence information, added. “Mrs…
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to leveraging innovation, digital skills, and emerging technologies to accelerate Nigeria’s transition into a globally competitive digital economy. NITDA participated as a key stakeholder in discussions aimed at advancing technology-driven economic growth and innovation across Nigeria, the commitment was reaffirmed at the Port Harcourt Tech Expo 2026, held at the EUI Centre, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of NITDA, Dr. Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, CCIE, who is represented by the Director of Stakeholder Management and Partnerships, Dr. Aristotle Onumo, delivered the Opening Keynote Address at…
The Dangote Group has reinforced its long-standing partnership with the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) through the signing of a $600 million loan facility to support the expansion of its fertiliser production capacity, an important milestone in advancing food security across Nigeria and the African continent. The financing, extended to GreenView Fertilizer Corporation (Greenview), the Dangote Fertiliser Holding Company, will partly fund the expansion of urea production capacity in Nigeria as well as the development of a new fertiliser plant in Ethiopia. This investment forms a key component of the Dangote Group’s broader $7 billion fertiliser expansion programme. The initiative is…
For years, smartphone innovation has largely followed a familiar playbook: better cameras, faster processors, larger batteries, and incremental software improvements. While these advancements remain important, they have also created a challenge for manufacturers. How do you stand out when everyone is improving in the same areas? With the launch of the HOT 70 Series, Infinix is attempting to answer that question through a combination of design innovation, AI-driven experiences, and long-term durability. Rather than competing solely on specifications, the company is introducing a device that seeks to differentiate itself through interaction and personalization. At the centre of the strategy is…