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UKNIAF: Reflections on success, challenges for the future of infrastructure support in Nigeria

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Chief Adebayo Adelabu, Nigeria’s Honourable Minister for Power; Cynthia Rowe, Head of Development Cooperation; Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, Secretary to the State Government, and Other Guests at UKNIAF Forum Photo: BHC/FCDO Abuja

*The United Kingdom-Nigeria Infrastructure Advisory Facility, launched 2019, is an FCDO-funded flexible, rapid response, demand-led technical assistance programme that primarily supports the Federal Government of…

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Nigeria Digital Economy most attractive for investments in Africa –Minister

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Dr. 'Bosun Tijani, Honourable Minister for Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Speaking at the 3MTT National Impact Summit and Launch of 3MTT Digital Skills Fund, in Abuja, FCT Photo: DrBosunTijani

*Dr. ‘Bosun Tijani, Minister for Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, affirms the emerging Nigeria Digital Economy is one of the most attractive on the African…

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3MTT: Nigeria building digital workforce for innovation, economic transformation –Tinubu

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Senator George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (r), Representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu; and Dr. 'Bosun Tijani, Honourable Minister for Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, at the 3MTT National Impact Summit and Launch of 3MTT Digital Skills Fund, in the State House, Abuja, FCT

*President Bola Ahmed Tinubu emphasises his administration’s determination to build a $1 trillion economy is connected to the Nigeria digital future, driven by tech skills,…

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FCCPC: Ikeja Electric Headquarters shut over persistent infractions, consumer rights violations

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FCCPC Enforcement Officers Sealing the Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company Headquarters, at Alausa-Ikeja, Lagos State Photo: FCCPC

*Energy market observers and consumers also have derisively described Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company as one of the most ‘corrupt organisations’ and ‘irresponsible corporate citizens’ in…

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NASENI launches ‘FutureMakers’ to ignite innovation, creativity in young Nigerians

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Executive Vice-Chairman/CEO of NASENI, Khalil Suleiman Halilu; Chairman, Senate Committee on NASENI, Senator Francis Ezenwa Onyewuchi; and Chairman, Presidential Implementation Committee on Technology Transfer, Dr. Dahiru Mohammed with Students of Aflon Digital Academy, Kuje and Government Secondary School, Idu-Karmo, at the launch of FutureMakers by NASENI, in Abuja

*Khalil Suleiman Halilu, Executive Vice-Chairman/CEO of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure, discloses the agency has launched ‘FutureMakers’ to identify, nurture and empower…

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Dangote unveils N1trn scholarship scheme for 1.3 million students across Nigeria

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Front Row: L-R: Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya; Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf; Chairman of Aliko Dangote Foundation, Aliko Dangote; Vice-President Kashim Shettima; Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Trustee, Aliko Dangote Foundation, Halima Aliko Dangote; GED Operations, Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc, Mariya Aliko Dangote; Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum Back Row: Chairman Steering Committee, ADF Scholarship Programme; Justice Sidi Bage, JSC; Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi (Ojaja II); Deputy Governor of Kaduna State, Hadiza Balarabe; Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun; Minister for Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa; Chairman, Zenith Bank Plc, Jim Ovia; Group Chairman of Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group), Alhaji (Dr.) Umaru Kwairanga, at the launching of Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) N100 Billion Education Scholarship Initiative Nationwide in Lagos Photo: DIL

*Aliko Dangote Foundation says the Nigerian Government hails the initiative, stating N1 trillion scholarship programme is to be implemented through strong collaboration with national institutions,…

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