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 […]
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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 […]
Group Passes Vote of Confidence in Women Affairs Leaders
Abuja: The Committee of Youth on Mobilisation and Sensitisation (CYMS) has passed a vote of confidence in the Minister of Women Affairs, Hajia Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, and the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Maryam Kensinro. The Director General of CYMS, Chief Obinna Nwaka, announced this development during a media briefing held in Abuja. According to News Agency of […]
Nigerian Technical Aid Corps Deploys 10,000 Professionals to Over 40 Countries
Abuja: Dr Yusuf Yakub, Director-General of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC), announced that the agency has deployed no fewer than 10,000 professionals to over 40 countries since its inception. Yakub made this statement in Abuja during the deployment ceremony of 18 Technical Aid Corps (TAC) volunteers to Liberia and Rwanda. According to News Agency […]
Women’s Group Commends DEPOWA’s Scholarship Initiative for Fallen Heroes’ Children
Abuja: A women’s group, Mothers Peace and Development Forum (MPDF), has commended the Defence and Police Officers’ Wives Association (DEPOWA) for providing full scholarships to children of fallen heroes. Convener of MPDF, Hajiya Bilikisu Aminu, gave the commendation while briefing journalists on Tuesday in Abuja. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Aminu described the initiative […]