As part of its efforts to promote digital economy, the Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) Ltd has trained 600 youths across the six geo-political zones of Nigeria on VSAT Installation Core Skills. The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Pantami, launched the National Policy of VSAT Installation Core Skills for Nigerians in Abuja on March 22, 2021 Speaking during the training...

The US Agency for International Development (USAID) has launched the USAID/Nigeria COVID-19 Food Security Challenge which offers $3 million in funding and technical assistance to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on Nigeria’s agri-food systems. Through this challenge, USAID will offer $3 million to youth-led companies (up to age 29) and mid-stage companies (those having an existing customer base of more...

Pharmacists under the aegis of Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN) has lauded past registrars of the council and government’s policy directive for the progressive growth of pharmaceutical care in Nigeria. The chairman of the PCN governing council, Prof. Ahmed Tijjani Mora, made this known at the naming of committee rooms/round hut after two past registrars, Pharm. Albert Brown and Pharm....

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has said new technologies and innovations are essential in addressing the challenges of refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Nigeria. The UN Refugee Agency livelihoods and economic inclusion officer, Yukta Kumar, made this known at the vulnerability dialogue in Abuja with the theme 'Using tech and innovation to reduce the plight...