By TOSI ORE VITEL Wireless has unveiled its nationwide communication service, introducing a unified platform that blends traditional GSM with cloud-based technology to help businesses cut costs and improve team coordination. At the official launch on Tuesday, business leaders, SMEs, and industry experts gathered to explore how the company’s system is designed to deliver affordable, […]
By DIANA CHUKWUKA THE Federal Government, in partnership with global health organisations, has launched the Innovative Cancer Medicine (ICM) Demonstration Study to provide free immunotherapy for Nigerians with metastatic colorectal cancer. Unveiled at the National Hospital, Abuja, the 18-month programme—the first of its kind in Sub-Saharan Africa—will treat 30 patients at no cost, covering diagnostics, […]
By OBI DAVIES MICRO, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) contribute about 50% of Nigeria’s GDP and account for over 84% of jobs, Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment Jumoke Oduwole said in Abuja on Friday. Speaking at the launch of Moniepoint’s 2025 Nigerian Informal Economy Report, Oduwole noted that Nigeria hosts more than 39 million […]
By TOSI ORE IN a groundbreaking move set to redefine Africa’s technological future, the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has partnered with OpenAI to establish the continent’s first OpenAI Academy — a bold leap toward democratising artificial intelligence education and innovation across Africa. The announcement, made by Emmanuel Lubanzadio, OpenAI’s Africa Lead, during UNILAG’s 2025 International […]
FORMER Niger Delta freedom fighter, High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, made his first major public appearance in over a decade on Thursday as he launched the Delta State Security Trust Fund at the Government House, Asaba. The event, presided over by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, attracted top government officials, security chiefs, traditional […]
By STELLA JOHNSON OGBOVOVEH THE Federal Government has launched the Nigerian Farmers Soil Health Scheme (NFSHS) to help farmers better manage soil for improved yields, quality produce, and higher income. Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Aliyu Abdullahi, said in Abuja that the initiative aligns with the Renewed Hope agenda on food […]
By TOSI ORE MARKING the International Day of the Girl Child, the Young Communicators Initiative (YCI) has launched the Vision 2035 AI-Athon — a first-of-its-kind digital leadership and speech summit aimed at preparing Nigerian schoolgirls for leadership in an AI-driven future. Held in Abuja under the theme “Effective LeadHERship in a Digital Age for National […]
By FIDELUS ZWANSON THE Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) says fraud costs the global economy over $4.7 trillion annually, nearly seven per cent of organisations’ revenues worldwide. Speaking at the launch of ISO 37003:2025, the first international fraud control standard, SON committee chair Prof. Oserheimen Osunbor said fraud persists despite internal controls and regulations, fuelled […]