Investing in the long term is an essential strategy for any serious investor. The earlier one starts investing, the better, and patience is a necessary virtue in investment because things take time. The same principles apply to nations; as industrial development requires a long-term view. Unfortunately, Nigeria, one of the world's poorest countries in real terms, suffers from a malady...

Prof. Babatunde Rabiu, the director and chief executive officer of the African Regional Centre for Space Science and Technology Education-English (ARCSSTEE), has earned a reputation as a visionary scientist and leader beyond compare. His groundbreaking research activities in the field of ionospheric physics, space weather and solar-terrestrial interactions and solar energy development have made him a globally sought-after scholar. In...

Th director-general of the National Agency for the Great Green Wall (NAGGW), Dr. Yusuf Maina-Bukar has marked his one year in office as the helmsman of the agency, giving account of the gains and strides recorded within the period. Addressing journalists during a press conference at the agency’s headquarters yesterday (April 4, 2023) in Abuja, Maina-Bukar posited that reversing desertification, land...

Stakeholders have emphasised the importance of genetic and agricultural transformation (GAT) in ensuring food security in Nigeria. This was the key message of the 45th annual conference of the Genetics Society of Nigeria (GSN) held in Abeokuta, Ogun, themed "Genetics and Agricultural Transformation: Pathway to Food Security". During the conference, which drew participants from various sectors, including academia, non-governmental organisations, governmental...

The Ogoni Youth Federation (OYF) worldwide has lauded the Federal Government for the ongoing clean up of the oil-spill in Ogoniland and presented an award to the Minister of Environment, Barr. Mohammed Abdullahi for driving the initiative. Speaking during a brief ceremony at the ministry yesterday in Abuja, the organisation's president-general, Legborsi Yamaabana commended the minister for his commitment to...

The National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) Kuru, Jos, has expressed interest in partnering with the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) to conduct research on industrialisation, climate change and energy security in Nigeria. The team leader of NIPSS' Senior Executive Course 45, Dr. Emmanuel Mamman explained during a recent visit to NiMet's headquarters that the flagship programme of NIPSS...

Nigeria, the largest economy in Africa, has seen significant growth in internet connectivity in recent years, but it still ranks low in the global internet value index. According to the index, which measures internet value in countries and regions from 0 to 1, Nigeria ranks 109 out of 117 countries, with an index of 0.0017, 44 times lower than...

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has issued a statement denying allegations of involvement in the tracking and leakage of telephone conversations of Nigerians by sections of the public. According to the NCC's director of public affairs, Reuben Muoka the commission cannot "track" or "leak" phone conversations of anyone, as it goes against the provisions of the Nigerian Communication Act (NCA)...

The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Sen. Adeleke Mamora has emphasised the importance of industrialisation as a roadmap to national development. Speaking during a visit by participants of the Senior Executive Course (SEC) 45 2023 of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) Kuru, Jos, Mamora noted that nations worldwide strive for industrialisation, climate change mitigation and...

The Nigerian Communications Commission's Computer Security Incident Response Team (NCC-CSIRT) has issued an advisory recommending that users of the popular messaging app, WhatsApp, enable two-factor authentication (2FA) to protect their accounts from being hacked by cybercriminals. The NCC-CSIRT noted that WhatsApp, owned by Meta, has become a prime target for hackers and scammers looking for unauthorised access to users’ accounts. The...