Abuja: The Federal Government says it will take steps to build public trust in biotech innovations to revolutionize agricultural practices. The decision was reached on Monday in Abuja at a public lecture hosted by the African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) in collaboration with the National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA), and the University of […]
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Brazil Unveils AI Development Programme at BRICS Forum
Brasilia: Brazil has launched artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives at the BRICS High Level Forum on AI, co-organised with China. The event discussed the prospects for technological development and cooperation in the Global South. According to News Agency of Nigeria, this was reported by the press service of the Brazilian Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation. […]
FG Inaugurates FMBN’s Board, Urges Improvement on Mortgage Disbursement
Abuja: The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, has inaugurated the Chairman and Members of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) Board. Dangiwa, while inaugurating the Board, tasked them on mortgage disbursement efficiency. He described FMBN as the cornerstone of Nigeria’s affordable housing delivery system and implementing institution of the National Housing […]
Declare May 25th National Public Holiday, Institute Urges FG
Abuja: The Pan-African Dialogue Institute (TPADI) has urged the Federal Government of Nigeria to declare May 25th, which is Africa Day, a national public holiday. The President of TPADI, Dr. Effiong Udo, made the call at a news conference in Abuja. Udo stated that recognising Africa Day would strengthen Nigeria’s connection to the rest of […]
Adesina Highlights AfDB’s Impact on 565 Million Lives Through High 5s Strategy
Abidjan: Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, the outgoing President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), announced that during his 10-year leadership, the bank directly impacted the lives of over 565 million people. Speaking at a Media Welcome Breakfast to mark the beginning of the 2025 Annual Meetings of the Bank in Abidjan, C´te d’Ivoire, Adesina highlighted the […]