FG Strengthens Implementation Of Tech Transfer Scheme

The National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP) has commenced a regional stakeholders’ forum to strengthen the implementation of the NOTAP-Industry Technology Transfer Fellowship (NITTF) scheme. The scheme is for efficient and speedy technology development of the country, a statement by NOTAP said on Monday. The process of strengthening includes review of bond (agreement)…

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 Lai Moves To Launch Fresh Bid For Social Media Regulation

Lai Mohammed, minister of information and culture, is hoping to reintroduce the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) Act amendment bill through the executive bill route, TheCable understands. The bill seeks to empower the commission with the power to regulate social media, internet broadcasting, fix tariffs for pay television services, among other functions. According to insiders privy to…

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Mali Expels French Ambassador

Tension continues to mount between Mali and France. The Malian authorities, dominated by the military, have decided to expel the French ambassador, announced Monday, January 31, a press release read on state television: “The government of the Republic of Mali informs national and international opinion that today (…) the French ambassador in Bamako, his Excellency Joël…

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