Kehinde Akintola

Nigeria

Assistant Editor at Nigerian Tribune

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How AI will revolutionise critical sectors of Nigeria's economy, ease learning — IT Expert - Tribune Online

3 days ago | tribuneonlineng.com | Kehinde Akintola

Speaking on Arise TV's Newsnight, Aguene, who is also the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Bildup Technology, highlighted AI's transformative potential
FG, CIG Motors to train 365 Nigerian youths nationwide

6 days ago | tribuneonlineng.com | Kehinde Akintola

The Federal Government on Friday unveiled plans to train 365 Nigerian youths in automobile maintenance. Under the arrangement, the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction will coordinate and facilitate all logistical arrangements for the training, as well as provide overall coordination and monitoring support to ensure smooth implementation of the programme. CIG Motors will provide the training at no cost.
Insecurity: Reps to hold national discourse on security

1 week ago | tribuneonlineng.com | Kehinde Akintola

The House of Representatives during Thursday plenary resolved to set up an Ad-hoc Committee that will work out modalities for the National Discourse on Security. Speaker Tajudeen Abbas disclosed this after the debate on a motion of urgent public importance on the urgent need to address the incessant attacks and killings in Jos, Plateau State, with particular focus on recent violence in Bokkos and Bassa Local Government Areas, sponsored by Hon. Daniel Ago.
Reps panel: Why bar exam results are withheld - Law School DG

1 week ago | tribuneonlineng.com | Kehinde Akintola

The Director-General of the Nigerian Law School, Professor Isa Chiroma, on Thursday, disclosed that examination malpractice remains a grave offence for anyone caught during the examination period. Professor Chiroma made this known in Abuja during an investigative hearing into a motion concerning the alleged withholding of Bar results and the backlog of students awaiting Call to the Bar. The hearing was held at the instance of the House Committee on Justice, chaired by Hon. Segun Osoba.
I’ll continue empowering traditional institutions - Speaker Abbas

1 week ago | tribuneonlineng.com | Kehinde Akintola

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, on Thursday disclosed that the 2025 budget includes funding for the procurement of vehicles for traditional rulers. This initiative is aimed at ensuring that royal fathers who have not previously benefited from the empowerment programme now have their turn.
Climate adaptation, disaster response bill scales second

1 week ago | tribuneonlineng.com | Kehinde Akintola

The House of Representatives, during its plenary session on Thursday, passed for second reading a bill seeking to address critical issues such as climate change adaptation, drought, desertification, flooding, coastal erosion, dam failures, building collapse, oil spills, road accidents, fire outbreaks, air crashes, and boat mishaps, among others. The proposed legislation, titled “Bill for an Act to Repeal the National Emergency Management Agency Act, Cap.
Katsina PDP lawmakers defect to APC

1 week ago | tribuneonlineng.com | Kehinde Akintola

Three members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from Katsina State in the House of Representatives on Thursday defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). They are:Hon. Balarabe Dabayi, representing Bakori/Danja ConstituencyHon. Aliyu Iliyasu, representing Batsari/Safana/Danmusa ConstituencyHon. Salisu Majigiri, representing Mashi/Dutsi Federal ConstituencyAnnouncing their defection, Speaker Tajudeen Abbas declared them the newest members of the ruling APC.
NSIPA to launch social programs to empower 1.8 million Nigerians

1 week ago | tribuneonlineng.com | Kehinde Akintola

The National Coordinator/CEO of the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA), Badamasi Lawal, on Wednesday unveiled plans for the launch of various Social Investment schemes, namely: the Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme (GEEP), N-Power, Grant for Vulnerable Groups (GVG), and the National Home-Grown School Feeding Programme (NHGSFP). This was disclosed in a statement issued by NSIPA’s Head of Communication & Public Relations, Attari Hope.
Provide free cancer treatment nationwide, Reps task FG

1 week ago | tribuneonlineng.com | Kehinde Akintola

The House of Representatives on Wednesday called on the Federal Government to provide free cancer treatment for citizens across the country, in line with the provisions of the 1999 Constitution. The resolution was passed following the adoption of a motion titled “Need for Government Intervention to Subsidize the High Cost of Cancer Treatment to Cushion the Effects on Patients in Nigeria”, sponsored by Hon. Aderemi Oseni. In his lead debate, Hon.
Constitution review: Kalu seeks US partnership for electoral reforms

1 week ago | tribuneonlineng.com | Kehinde Akintola

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, on Wednesday, advocated for a partnership with the United States government to support Nigeria’s efforts in promoting gender equity and electoral reforms. Hon. Kalu made the call in Abuja during a meeting with a delegation from the U.S. Embassy in Nigeria, led by Mr. David Frost, a Political Counsellor, and Cassandra Carrony.