…policymakers to prioritise production-driven economic policies aimed at expanding cultivated land and increasing agro-industrial output. According to him, Nigeria possesses the resources and agricultural potential to substantially reduce hunger and poverty if the appropriate measures are implemented. He maintained that…
…Wimbledon's offer of a wild card into the singles last week. Serena had been motivated by a desire to play in front of her two young daughters Olympia and Adira, but they saw their mother feature in just one match at Wimbledon. Serena competed gamely in her three-set defeat against Joint - a player 24 years younger tha…
…to him, the evolving threats require a Nigerian Army that is agile, adaptive, innovative and operationally prepared. Speaking on the lecture theme, Shaibu described the discourse as timely and relevant to the Army's ongoing transformation efforts. He commended the guest speaker, retired Gen. Martin Luther Agwai, for hi…
…the IOM says. That shows the "tremendous need to increase search and rescue efforts", Salvatore Sortino, director of the IOM Coordination Office for the Mediterranean, told AFP. The route is patrolled by a handful of rescue ships operated by charities that have repeatedly accused EU authorities of not doing enough to h…
…of Science and Technology (NUST) described Nyoni’s journey as evidence that “innovation can emerge from the most unexpected circumstances”. It said his story demonstrated “the transformative education that NUST provides.” However, not everyone welcomed the idea. He revealed that some elders were worried the app trivial…
…among the world's hungriest nations was inexcusable given its fertile, largely uncultivated land in the North. The ex-Anambra governor attributed the crisis to two structural failures, insecurity and the inability of farmers to access their farmlands, saying banditry and insurgent attacks had turned agrarian communitie…
…Their appeal extends beyond faster gameplay or better graphics, driven by design innovation that makes every session easy to start and rewarding to complete. Whether filling a five-minute break or a longer evening session, these games fit naturally into modern routines. Quick access makes it easy to jump in whenever ti…
…objectives. The forum, which attracted government ministries, regulators, agencies, private sector operators, European financial institutions and businesses, served as a platform for Nigeria to showcase investment opportunities and engage potential partners in financing key sectors of the economy. "At APM Terminals, we…
…Ebonyi State-born suspect told investigators that before his arrest he worked as a private driver. He had spent several months driving for a private employer, delivering vehicles and running errands. The work was demanding, but it provided a legitimate source of income. That, however, changed after he lost the job foll…
…economy in Ughelli North. Thousands of residents depend on farming for survival, cultivating cassava, yam, maize, vegetables, and other crops. However, recurring attacks have forced many farmers to abandon their farmlands, resulting in huge economic losses and food shortages. Several victims and community leaders, incl…
…under the new Section 214(5) is the maintenance of public security and preservation of public order throughout the Federation "to the extent provided for under this Constitution or by an Act of the National Assembly", a language that links its jurisdiction to the Exclusive Legislative List. State Police, by contrast, w…
…hard-earned money. He emphasised that no official of the NDLEA had the authority to privately offer, allocate or sell forfeited vehicles or any other assets seized by the agency. "All vehicles and assets forfeited as proceeds of drug-related crimes are disposed of only through transparent public auction processes condu…
…It added that the former Senate President had "mandated his lawyers to immediately activate the appeal process and ensure the processes are fully filed before the adjourned date fixed by the trial court." The statement noted that although the prosecution sought the issuance of a bench warrant against Saraki during Frid…
…not even entered its last leg, projected AI market size for 2030 is $1.2T on the conservative side. Every one of those fortunes was built behind closed doors, funded by users who paid, generated data, and drove revenue, then watched insiders keep the entire upside. Stargate LLM is built to break that exact pattern. It…
…the deployment aligns with the Chief of the Air Staff's vision of building "a highly motivated, professional and mission-ready force capable of delivering decisive air power effects in synergy with surface forces." Nigeria has remained one of the largest contributors to the ECOWAS Mission in The Gambia since the region…
…Court's decision permitting the use of hijab applies only to public schools and not private institutions such as the International School, University of Ibadan. The appellate court set aside the earlier judgment delivered by Justice Moshood Ishola of the Oyo State High Court, which had held that the school's ban on hij…
…tax authorities to target his university, describing the move as politically motivated and capable of crippling education in the region. Archibong, founder of Arthur Jarvis University, the first private university in Cross River State, spoke amid reports that tax officials had been assembled to audit the institution ov…
…itself as a platform that brings together governments, investors, universities, and private sector organisations. It currently runs six pan-African thematic hubs, has trained 3,480 innovators, and operates 16 University Innovation Pods across the continent, with another 12 in the pipeline. True scale demands moving bey…
…on Google Play. Applications are open on Google’s Indie Games Fund portal to privately owned game studios with 50 or fewer employees registered in one of the 32 eligible African countries, including Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Studios applying must also have already laun…
…critical business functions, stakeholder engagement, compliance matters, asset preservation, ongoing obligations, and restructuring efforts," Nneji said. "Where possible, we also sought to prioritise team members in the most financially vulnerable positions. Senior leadership and management absorbed a significant porti…
…from what I do now. I redefined it and took it to the food industry. I love innovation and what local wisdom can offer-how we’re recreating something our grandmothers did, but in a modern way. We took care of packaging, accessing new markets, and expanding our product line. We created ready-mixes. For me, it was the ex…
…Intelligence education in secondary schools, preparing Nigeria's next generation of innovators to lead, not follow, in the digital age," he added. He added that the debate was not merely a competition but a platform for promoting critical thinking, confidence and the exchange of ideas.
…“General settings” tab, switch on “AI complete” for automatic creation. You can also activate textures and choose “Texture Quality” settings such as 2K, 4K, or 8K. Enable “PBR” for accurate material reflective properties. Select “Quad” or “Triangle” topology for better topology characteristics. You can also specify a c…
…countries that escaped bloody British conflicts were mainly French colonies and the Vatican. The US inherited a war DNA from Britain. This is apparent in the fact that of its 250 years since independence, it has been at war or in armed conflicts for 230 years. In this past quarter of a millennium, it has been engaged i…
…he alleged. This development was discussed elaborately on Thursday on Calabar based private radio station, FAD FM, where phone-in callers frowned at activities of the Fulani men. A local chief from Eniong Abatim in Odukpani LGA in Cross River State, who gave his name as Ita Cobham, explained that these foreigners would…