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100 Youths Begin NCDMB/ITF Vocational Training 

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Hundred Nigerian youths have commenced training in the vocational skills programme sponsored by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and facilitated by the Industrial Training Fund (ITF). The training covers eight skills areas, and they include Information and Communication Technology; Electrical/Electronic Technology; Industrial Automation and Mechatronics; Instrumentation and Process Control; Mechanical Services and Maintenance;…

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NCC Committed to Tackling Telecom Infrastructure Deficit – Danbatta

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Press Statement: The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is irrevocably committed to the implementation of various regulatory initiatives and programmes, in collaboration with all stakeholders in the telecom ecosystem, towards bridging identified gaps and shortages in critical telecom infrastructure in the country. The overarching objective is to fulfil Commission’s mandate and support extant and emergent policies…

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Vast Leak Alleges Credit Suisse Accounts Held by Corrupt Officials and Criminals

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In a data leak of more than 18,000 accounts, a global investigation, with more than 40 news outlets, has uncovered dozens of accounts at Credit Suisse that are allegedly held by corrupt officials, criminals and human rights abusers. Credit Suisse rejects the allegations. The investigation, dubbed “Suisse Secrets”, is said to have found dozens of problematic accounts…

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USADF and All On Launch the 2022 Edition of the Nigeria Off-Grid Energy Challenge

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The United States African Development Foundation (USADF) and All On today announced the official opening of the 2022 Nigeria Off-Grid Energy Challenge, which will provide up to US$100,000 in blended finance to each selected enterprise. Proposals are invited from eligible Nigerian off-grid energy companies. Selected enterprises will receive funding in the form of convertible debt…

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NIMASA Partners World Maritime University

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To Set Up Regional Maritime Safety and Security Research Center • We Are Delighted to be Associated with NIMASA – WMU President The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), has renewed its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), with the World Maritime University, (WMU) Malmo, Sweden. The move is aimed at enhancing capacity development; to grow the Nigerian maritime sector.  Speaking shortly after the signing of the MoU virtually,the Director General of the Agency, Dr. Bashir…

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Nigeria to Establish Legal Framework For Geographical Indications

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The Nigerian Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Mr. Abubakar Malami says for the country to benefit from the opportunities inherent in its Geographic Indications, it must establish an appropriate legal framework to protect its indigenous products. The minister said this at the just concluded National Conference on creating Legal and Institutional…

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Digital Economy Key to Revenue Generation In Nigeria- DG NITDA

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The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has said that Nigeria is realising its goal of a digital economy as Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is leading the country’s revenue generation . Director-General of  NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa, stated this in Kaduna at a One Day Stakeholder’s engagement program organised to create understanding between the Agency…

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Barkindo Receives Special Award at EGYPS 2022

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OPEC Secretary General, Mohammad Sanusi Barkindo, has received a special award in recognition of his achievements as Secretary General of the Organization for two tenures Barkindo received the award in a high-level gala dinner hosted by Egypt Petroleum Show (EGYPS) 2022, which is ongoing in Cairo. The Secretary General applauded the exemplary leadership and vision…

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