The Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) Ltd has announced the launch of the second edition of its Accelerator Programme, set to commence on February 1, 2025. Applications will be available on the company’s website for interested participants. The programme is designed to support start-ups through a structured mentorship, networking and exposure framework, helping them scale into the global space-tech ecosystem. According to...

The Akademik Lomonosov, the world’s only floating nuclear power plant (FNPP), has surpassed one billion kilowatt-hours of electricity generation in the Arctic region. This milestone underscores the plant’s reliability and efficiency in remote and hard-to-reach areas, making it a viable solution for countries with coastlines, including in Africa. “The past year was a landmark for the FNPP. We completed the...

In the heart of Nigeria’s digital economy, a story of patriotism, resilience and strategic regulation is unfolding. The telecommunications sector, one of the key pillars of the country’s economy, has remained one of the most dynamic industries, playing a crucial role in bridging communication gaps, enabling digital transactions and fostering business growth. However, despite its significant contributions to Nigeria’s social and economic development, thetelecom industry has faced mounting challenges in recent years....

As part of its contribution to the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) social investment programme, Nigeria’s First Lady and chairperson of RHI, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has commissioned another ICT community centre, built by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) in collaboration with RHI, at the Kwara State College of Education in Ilorin, the state capital. Speaking at the lively commissioning...

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) is set to conduct a thorough safety and economic audit of Max Air following an incident involving a Max Air aircraft, registration number 5N-MBD, which occurred on January 28, 2025, at approximately 10:51 PM during landing at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano. In a statement released by the director of consumer protection and...

The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has celebrated its executive vice chairman, Khalil Halilu for receiving the Young Global Leader Award from ThisDay Newspaper during its grand 30th-anniversary celebration on January 27, 2025, in Lagos. This award recognises Khalil Halilu’s transformative leadership, visionary contributions to Nigeria’s technology and manufacturing sectors and his commitment to sustainable development through innovation. Since taking...

A global health advocate, Dr. Melissa Okiemen has raised concerns about the recent pause in funding from the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), warning that it could significantly impact Nigeria’s battle against HIV/AIDS and cervical cancer. In an interview with journalists on Wednesday in Abuja, Okiemen explained that the funding gap threatens millions of lives in a...

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced that the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) is investigating the recent Max Air incident at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) to determine its root cause. In a statement, FAAN’s director of public affairs and consumer protection, Mrs. Obiageli Orah recalled that on January 28, 2025, at 10:50 PM local...

President Donald Trump muted a ban on TikTok in 2020 in the dying days of his first White House residency. Strangely, after signing an Executive Order in his second coming on January 20, 2025, to stay action on the enforcement of the Supreme Court ban, he was asked by a reporter why he'd had a change of heart since...

The Federal Government has launched a significant effort to revive the Aluminium Smelting Company of Nigeria (ALSCON), a key player in the nation's industrial sector. This initiative aims to boost the local economy, create jobs and enhance Nigeria's standing in the global aluminium market. During a two-day facility tour of ALSCON in Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom State, which took place...