…Assures Partnership with DBI to Boost Digital Literacy From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Managing Director of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye, has emphasized that technology, digital skills, and literacy are essential for improving service delivery within the Fund and across government agencies. Faleye made this known when the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI), David Daser, paid him a courtesy visit on Wednesday in Abuja. He noted that NSITF is committed to specialized and continuous training of its workforce, particularly in digital literacy and proficiency, to enhance operational efficiency and…
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By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman In a continued effort to revamp the education sector, the Kano State Government has distributed 16,800 units of primary school furniture to public schools across the state. The initiative is part of Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf’s commitment to improving learning conditions following the declaration of a state of emergency on education. Speaking at the official distribution ceremony on Monday, the Governor—represented by his Deputy, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo—said the intervention reflects the administration’s resolve to transform the educational system in the state. “This distribution of school furniture is a direct response to the declaration of…
From Abba Dukawa, Abuja All three Senators representing Osun State in the National Assembly under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have unanimously endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as their preferred presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections. Operating under the umbrella of the Osun State Senators’ Caucus of the PDP, the lawmakers issued a joint statement on Wednesday in Abuja, declaring their unflinching support for President Tinubu’s re-election bid. The statement was jointly signed by Senator Kamarudeen Lere Oyewumi (PDP, Osun West), Senator Olubiyi Fadeyi Ajagunla (PDP, Osun Central), and Senator Francis Adenigba Fadahunsi (PDP, Osun East).…
From Mustapha Saye, Kaduna The Kaduna State Government, under the leadership of Governor Uba Sani, is committed to producing a skilled workforce that will enable youths to be self-reliant and attractive to tech companies. This was disclosed by the Commissioner of Business Innovation and Technology, Mrs. Patience Fakai, during a quarterly ministerial briefing. According to Mrs. Fakai, the government has constructed three Skills Acquisition Cities in Soba, Rigachikun, and Samarun Kataf, which are expected to graduate 12,000 youths in the first year and 24,000 by the second year in 13 trade areas. The skills to be taught include welding, aluminum…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Statistician-General of the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), Prince Adeyemi Adeniran, declared that accurate and timely compilation of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at the state level remains a vital instrument for driving inclusive and evidence-based development across Nigeria. He made the statement during the first 2-day 2025 bi-annual meeting of the National Consultative Committee on Statistics (NCCS), which is currently underway in Katsina State. According to him, strengthening the process of compiling sub-national GDP will not only enhance economic planning but also help in tracking growth, identifying development gaps, and shaping policies tailored to…
From Joseph Aaegba, Yola The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adamawa/Taraba Area Command, has intercepted smuggled items worth N104.4 million within just four weeks. The seized items include 36,835 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, contained in 1,219 jerry cans and 24 drums. Also intercepted were 101 pieces of raw donkey skin packed in seven sacks, allegedly destined for illegal export to a neighbouring country. While addressing journalists in Yola, the Area Comptroller, Garba Bashir, expressed grave concern over the growing trend of wildlife trafficking. He warned that the continued illegal slaughter and export of donkeys could…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola Journalists in Taraba State have announced an indefinite boycott of all state government activities, including the scheduled visit of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday, over grievances against the Commissioner for Information and Reorientation, Barrister Zainab Usman Jalingo. The decision was reached after an emergency meeting of the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Jalingo, during which members unanimously passed a vote of no confidence on the commissioner. In a resolution signed by the Chairman of the Resolution Drafting Committee, Mr. Charles Akpeji, the journalists accused the commissioner of incompetence and deliberate…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Managing Director of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barrister Olawaseun Faleye, has called for the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digitalization to enhance workplace safety and health in Nigeria. Faleye made the call during the Occupational Safety and Health Forum (OSHF) organized by the NSITF to mark the World Day for Safety and Health at Work. The event took place on Tuesday at the Merit House, Abuja. He emphasized that AI and digital technologies can significantly improve worker safety and strengthen health systems in workplaces. AI and digitalization can promote safety and…
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has approved the immediate appointment of Mohammed Bazam as Special Adviser on Grassroots Mobilization. The appointment was confirmed in a letter signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Baba Mallam Wali, and made available to journalists in Damaturu, the state capital. According to the statement, Governor Buni approved Bazam’s appointment in recognition of his “track record of performance, dedication, and commitment to the development of the state.” On behalf of the state government, Wali congratulated Bazam on his “well-deserved appointment” and urged him to justify the confidence reposed…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Financial Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Cross River State, Comrade Chris Edadi, has criticized the ongoing wave of defections to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), describing them as manipulative and undeserving of public attention. He also condemned what he termed “an unprovoked and premature endorsement” of Governor Bassey Otu’s second-term ambition. In a statement issued in Calabar, Edadi stated, “Nobody should be deceived or bothered by the ongoing trend of orchestrated defections into the APC and the unwarranted endorsement of Governor Otu for a second term. These moves lack justification,…