Heidelberg: Prof. Madhu Sudan, an Indian-American Computer Scientist and recipient of the prestigious Nevanlinna Prize, has urged African nations to invest in local innovations to reap global benefits. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) during the 12th Heidelberg Laureate Forum in Germany, Sudan emphasized the importance of nurturing young innovators and […]
General
NAHCON Redefines 2025 Hajj Operations Amid Economic Challenges
Abuja: The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced significant strides in redefining the 2025 Hajj operations, aligning them with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, despite facing economic and logistical challenges. This was disclosed by the Chairman/CEO of NAHCON, Prof. Abdullahi Usman, during a briefing with stakeholders on the Commission’s handling of the […]
Tinubu Celebrates Achievements of Gumel and Amusan on Global Stage
Abuja: President Bola Tinubu has extended his congratulations to two eminent Nigerians, Farouk Gumel and Tobi Amusan, for their recent international accomplishments that have brought pride to Nigeria. Tinubu’s message was delivered through a statement by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr. Bayo Onanuga. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Farouk Gumel was appointed as the Chairman of […]
Researcher Advocates IoT, AI Adoption to Boost Agriculture
Heidelberg: Dr Nwamaka Okafor, a Nigerian postdoctoral researcher at Argonne National Laboratory, U.S., has urged the Federal Government to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies to boost agricultural productivity. Okafor told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Heidelberg, Germany, on Monday that deploying smart and automated systems in farming would […]
ACCI Calls for Commitment to Strengthen Africa’s Railway Systems
Abuja: The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has urged stakeholders in the transportation sector to demonstrate greater commitment toward actionable solutions to strengthen Africa’s railway systems and enhance continental connectivity. Chief Emeka Obegolu, President of ACCI, made the call at the opening of the 2nd Abuja International Railway Conference and Exhibition on Monday […]