Abuja: Dr Victor Muruako, the Executive Chairman of the Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC), announced the commission’s collaboration with the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) to tackle fiscal governance challenges and promote transparency. This announcement was made at the 2025 National Conference on Public Accounts and Fiscal Governance, organized by the House of Representatives PAC Committee in […]
Month: July 2025
Embrace AI in Healthcare Responsibly, Experts Tell African Nations
Lagos: Leading healthcare and technology experts have urged African countries to adopt Artificial Intelligence (AI) responsibly in the medical field. The call was made during the latest edition of The Tech Grid Series, a virtual forum hosted by Akohamen Emmanuel Agenmonmen, Chief Executive Officer of SurfSpot Communications Ltd. The experts emphasized that AI-driven tools-often referred […]
Alausa Faults University Accreditation System, Seeks Reform
Abuja: The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has called for urgent reforms in Nigeria’s university accreditation system, describing the current process as ‘chaotic, costly, and counterproductive’ to educational access and quality. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Alausa, who spoke at a meeting with professional bodies in Abuja, criticised the overlapping roles of more […]
Tinubu Maintains Five-Year Visa for U.S. Citizens, Confirms Nigerian Presidency
Abuja: The Presidency has stated that President Bola Tinubu has not halted the issuance of five-year multiple-entry visas for U.S. citizens, adhering to existing bilateral agreements and the principle of reciprocity. According to News Agency of Nigeria, this clarification came via a statement from Presidential Spokesperson Mr. Bayo Onanuga, who described reports suggesting otherwise as […]
NEMA Urges Akwa Ibom Residents to Avoid Petrol Scooping from Tanker Accidents
Uyo: The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is actively working to inform residents about the dangers of scooping petrol from crashed tankers in Akwa Ibom. This initiative was highlighted by Mrs. Mmandu Aisueni, the state’s Head of Operations for NEMA, during a one-day Public Awareness Programme on Tanker Accident and Fire in Uyo. According to […]