Lagos: The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, has challenged mechanical engineers to develop innovations and partnerships that will help harness opportunities in the maritime sector and advance national growth. Oyetola made the call at the 38th International Conference, Exhibition and Annual General Meeting of the Nigerian Institution of Mechanical Engineers (NIMechE) […]
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World Bank Launches AgriConnect Initiative to Boost Global Food Production and Job Creation
Washington: The World Bank has announced a strategic initiative aimed at enhancing global food production and generating employment through its AgriConnect program. This initiative was revealed during the ongoing Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund/World Bank Group in Washington. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the World Bank emphasized that AgriConnect is designed to […]
Foundation Advocates for Handwashing to Prevent Disease Spread
Abuja: 5AMAS Foundation, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has stressed the importance of proper handwashing and hygiene to prevent the spread of infectious diseases within Nigerian communities and public spaces. The foundation made this known during a sensitisation outreach at Jabi Central Motor Park, commemorating the 2025 Global Handwashing Day themed ‘Clean Hands Are Within Reach,’ […]
Elumelu Advocates for AI and Digital Infrastructure Investments to Propel Africa’s Growth
Washington: Elumelu made the call on Wednesday, in Washington at a seminar on ‘Boosting Productivity Growth in the Digital Age’ on the sidelines of the annual meetings of the IMF/World Bank Group. He said that such investments were essential tools for unlocking the continent’s productivity and prosperity in the 21st century. According to News Agency […]
Cyber-attacks Surge in Nigeria: 47% Increase Reported by Minister of Justice
Abuja: Nigerian organisations experienced 4,388 cyber-attacks per week in the first quarter of 2025, the Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has said. Fagbemi disclosed this at the Annual Cybercrimes Awareness Campaign and the second National Consultation on the Cybercrimes Legal Framework in Nigeria. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the campaign was titled ‘Towards […]