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20 AAU Students Receive Opay’s N1.2bn Scholarship Grant

Ekpoma: Not less than 20 students of the Ambrose Alli University (AAU) Ekpoma have received N300,000 each, as beneficiaries of the N1.2 billion OPay National Scholarship Initiative for undergraduates in Nigeria. The disbursement was facilitated for the institution by the government of Edo, through the Office of the Special Adviser to the Governor on Sustainable […]

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Nigeria Sees Drop in Piracy Incidents, Says Sea Empowerment and Research Centre

Abuja: Nigeria has recorded a decline in piracy incidents compared to previous years, according to the Sea Empowerment and Research Centre (SEREC). The Head of Research at SEREC, Eugene Nweke, announced this development in a statement marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the decline in piracy is attributed to multinational […]

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Legendary Nigerian Artist Advocates for Preservation of African Folklore

Abuja: Legendary Nigerian artist and researcher, Zainab Odemwingie, has called for the preservation of African folklore to protect cultural identity and ensure traditional values are not lost to globalisation. She made the call during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), stressing the importance of safeguarding indigenous stories and customs for future generations. […]

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Nigeria to Showcase 105 Innovations in London to Attract Investments

Abuja: The National Board for Technology Incubation (NBTI) announced that Nigeria is set to present 105 innovations in London, aiming to draw foreign investments and offer solutions to various human challenges. This initiative will serve as a platform for Nigerian innovators to demonstrate their innovative capabilities in sectors such as HealthTech, AgriTech, FinTech, Clean Energy, […]

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Nigeria’s Digital Future Gets Boost as Tech Investor Reaffirms Commitment

Lagos: A serial tech founder and investor, Sudeep Ramnani, has reaffirmed his steadfast support for Nigeria’s thriving digital economy. Ramnani said that infrastructure development was crucial to fostering entrepreneurial growth. He made this known to newsmen in Lagos at the conclusion of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) which took place […]