BERLIN: Nigerian lawmakers have reiterated their commitment to enhancing policies that benefit host communities, particularly within the oil and gas sectors. The pledge was made during an interview at the 2024 World LNG Summit and Awards in Berlin, Germany. The focus is on ensuring that these communities see tangible benefits from critical infrastructure, such as […]
Month: December 2024
FG Plans Advanced Digitization to Boost Aviation Safety and Security
ABUJA: The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to enhance digitalization in the aviation sector, aiming to improve safety and security through the introduction of advanced technology systems. Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, revealed this initiative during the inauguration of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) Flight Data Centre (FDC) […]
Stakeholders Call for Comprehensive Strategy to Address Learning Poverty in Oyo State
IBADAN: Stakeholders in Oyo State are advocating for a concerted effort to eradicate learning poverty, emphasizing the importance of equal access to quality education for all children. The call to action comes amid stark disparities in educational outcomes between public and private school students, as highlighted by a recent assessment. According to News Agency of […]
E-Naira Faces Struggles with Adoption in Nigeria
LAGOS: The e-Naira, Nigeria’s digital currency launched in October 2021 under the slogan “Same Naira, More Possibilities,” has seen a lukewarm reception with less than 0.5 percent of the population adopting it over a year later. Despite incentives offered to encourage its use, various challenges, including technological barriers and lack of awareness, have hindered its […]
University of Plymouth and NWRI Collaborate to Enhance Climate-Smart Agriculture in West Africa
ABUJA: The University of Plymouth in the United Kingdom and the National Water Resources Institute (NWRI) in Kaduna have announced a new partnership aimed at advancing research on Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) in Nigeria and Ghana. The collaboration was unveiled at the Soil Health for Productivity and Climate Resilience Workshop in Abuja, emphasizing the need for […]