Author: Lilian Azuh

Sultry actress, Mina Horsfall has never hidden her love for good governance. She has taken her ambition a step further by plunging into politics where she is making positive impact. In this interview with the publisher of SOLIDNEWSNG.COM Online Magazine, AZUH LILIAN, Horsfall who’s also a mental health ambassador speaks about her career as well as her fashion sense. What is your state of origin/ local government? I am from Kalabari kingdom, Buguma, Rivers-State Why did you join politics? I needed a platform to contribute my quota to my country; to help in changing the narrative of politics in Nigeria, and…

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L-R: Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, CCIE, Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA); and Dr Aisha Garba, Executive Secretary of Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) at NITDA HQ for strategic deliberations on deepening collaboration to accelerate digital literacy across Nigeria’s basic education system.  In alignment with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s priority areas of economic reform, digital innovation, and improved governance, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reiterated its commitment to supporting sub-national governments in building integrated, data-driven systems that enhance service delivery and drive sustainable growth. This commitment was reinforced at the Future Enterprise & Data Architecture of…

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‘The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa has underscored the importance of deeper collaboration with state governments, saying sub-national alignment is essential to achieving Nigeria’s digital economy objectives. He spoke online at the South-South Regional ICT Stakeholders Forum, which brought together policymakers, technology leaders, civil society organisations and ecosystem players to chart a path for accelerated digital development across the region. Digital transformation can only be sustained when states domesticate policies and establish clear implementation structures. While the Agency has made notable progress at the federal level, the real measure of success lies in…

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Trump The United States is planning to withdraw all of its 1,000 troops from Syria over the next two months, according to US media reports. Washington will end its presence in the country after the Syrian government extended its control over the country, and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, once key to fighting Islamic State (IS), pledged to integrate into the state, the Wall Street Journal reported. Television network CBS also reported on the plan, citing unnamed US officials. The decision comes after US forces recently withdrew from some bases in Syria, including Al-Tanf and Al-Shadadi, which were used in…

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Adron Homes & Properties Limited has congratulated Muslim faithful on the commencement of the holy month of Ramadan, urging Nigerians to embrace the virtues of sacrifice, discipline, and compassion that define the season. In a statement made available to journalists, the company described Ramadan as a period of deep reflection, spiritual renewal, and strengthened devotion to faith and humanity. According to the management, the holy month represents values that align with the organisation’s commitment to integrity, resilience, and community development. “Ramadan is a time that teaches patience, generosity, and selflessness. As our Muslim customers and partners begin the fast, we…

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Group photo: DG NITDA rep Dr Aristotle Onumo (4th front the left) alongside other panelists at the event recently. In alignment with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s priority areas of economic reform, digital innovation, and improved governance, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reiterated its commitment to supporting sub-national governments in building integrated, data-driven systems that enhance service delivery and drive sustainable growth. This commitment was reinforced at the Future Enterprise & Data Architecture of Abia State workshop themed “One Citizen, One Identity: Unlocking Data-Driven Governance.” The high-level engagement brought together policymakers, technocrats, and development partners to chart a…

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