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1 week ago | 
sciencenigeria.com | Nkechi Isaac
The newly appointed permanent secretary of the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Mr. Adeladan Olarinre (CIPSMN), assumed duty on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, in Abuja. While addressing directors and heads of units, Adeladan urged them to focus on presenting initiatives that would improve the lives of Nigerians rather than seeking personal comfort.
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1 week ago | 
sciencenigeria.com | Nkechi Isaac
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to unlocking the transformative potential of methanol fuel as a viable pathway for Nigeria’s sustainable development.
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1 week ago | 
sciencenigeria.com | Nkechi Isaac
A joint operation carried out on Tuesday by the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) and the National Park Service led to the arrest of three individuals – Musa Usman, Samila Abdullahi and Saidu Jagaban – for trafficking endangered wildlife species in Abuja.
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1 week ago | 
sciencenigeria.com | Nkechi Isaac
The National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP) has signed a landmark agreement with Revass Systems Limited to enhance technology acquisition compliance through its regulatory framework and to bolster sustainable local capacity development in Nigeria.
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1 week ago | 
sciencenigeria.com | Nkechi Isaac
The Nigerian government has urged African data protection authorities to prioritise secure data protection, stressing that the continent’s economic prosperity depends on it. Vice President Kashim Shettima made this statement during the opening ceremony of the 8th Edition of the Network of African Data Protection Authorities (NADPA) Conference and Annual General Meeting.
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1 week ago | 
sciencenigeria.com | Nkechi Isaac
The director-general of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Mallam Kashifu Abdullahi, has underscored the transformative power of emerging technologies in reshaping trade and investment across Africa. Speaking through the agency’s director of the Digital Economy Development Department, Engr. Salisu Kaka, Abdullahi delivered a keynote address at the Nigeria AfCFTA Hackathon 2025, held as part of the Science of Trade Conference in Lagos.
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1 week ago | 
sciencenigeria.com | Nkechi Isaac
The Federal Government has approved the launch of NIMC’s NIN Authentication service for secure and seamless identity verification. In a directive aligned with the National Identity Management Commission’s mandate to regulate a reliable digital identity system for citizens and legal residents, President Bola Tinubu has mandated the use of NIN authentication across all ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs).
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1 week ago | 
sciencenigeria.com | Nkechi Isaac
There was a symbolic change of leadership at the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development on Friday as the outgoing permanent secretary, Dr. Mary Ogbe officially handed over to her successor, Engr. Faruk Yusuf Yabo in a brief but heartfelt ceremony attended by top management and staff of the ministry. The event marked a warm welcome for the new Permanent Secretary and an emotional farewell to Ogbe, who has been redeployed to another ministry.
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1 week ago | 
sciencenigeria.com | Nkechi Isaac
To better meet the rising demand for UK visas from Nigerian travellers, VFS Global has announced the opening of two new Premium Visa Application Centres in Enugu and Port Harcourt. These centres are designed to offer more convenience to applicants in southeastern and southern Nigeria and add to the existing world-class visa application centres in Abuja, Ikeja and Victoria Island, Lagos, which have been operational since November 2024.
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1 week ago | 
sciencenigeria.com | Nkechi Isaac
The Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) has unveiled a series of bold reforms aimed at transforming the organization into a more innovative, efficient and digitally driven institution. These reforms represent a new strategic direction for NIPOST, under the vision titled “Change of Renewed Hope Berths at NIPOST Shores.” The initiatives are designed to align the agency with global best practices, the evolving demands of Nigeria’s digital economy, and the ‘Renewed Hope’ agenda of President Bola Tinubu.
