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The Federal Government has opened applications for a ₦12 billion research funding initiative aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s digital transformation through evidence-based policy and innovation.The programme, known as the National Digital Economy Research Clusters, was announced by Dr. Bosun Tijani, minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, via his LinkedIn page.A Research-Driven Approach to Digital TransformationAccording to Tijani, the initiative is designed to “place ideas, evidence and research at the centre of Nigeria’s digital transformation,” marking a shift from policy driven primarily by market forces and political cycles. “Too often, the ideas shaping digital policy come predominantly from markets and political…
Stella Oduah has been cleared as firms linked to her plead guilty and forfeited N1.98bn in fraud case. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that Former Aviation Minister Stella Oduah has been discharged from a N2.5 billion fraud case after two companies linked to her pleaded guilty and agreed to forfeit funds to the Federal Government. The ruling was delivered on Thursday by Justice Hamza Muazu of the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama, Abuja. Charges against Oduah and her former aide, Gloria Odita, were struck out after the prosecution amended the case to focus solely on the companies;…
By Adedapo Adesanya The Naira maintained stability against the United States Dollar in the black market segment of the foreign exchange (FX) market on Friday, March 27, data obtained by Business Post showed. It also remained unchanged at the GTBank FX counter at N1,401/$1. However, it further appreciated in the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEX) during the session by N3.30 or 0.2 per cent to N1,380.58/$1 from the previous day’s rate of N1,383.88/$1. In the same vein, the domestic currency improved its value against the Pound Sterling in the spot market yesterday by N10.77 to trade at N1,836.99/$1 compared with…
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State and his Abia State counterpart, Alex Otti, have felicitated with President Bola Tinubu on his 74th birthday anniversary. In a statement on Saturday by his media aide, Uche Anichukwu, Mr Mbah said Mr Tinubu’s life reflected enduring dedication to Nigeria’s development. He said the president’s leadership demonstrated resilience and a bold commitment to reform, inclusivity, and national renewal. Mr Mbah recalled Mr Tinubu’s role during difficult periods, saying he helped restore democratic rule through decisive actions that “rescued and repositioned the economy”. “President Bola Tinubu’s 74th birthday offers a moment to reflect on a…
Ukraine on Saturday agreed to cooperate on defence with the United Arab Emirates and Qatar as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy travelled to both countries amid escalating tensions in the region. Qatar’s defence ministry said in a statement on Saturday that Doha and Kyiv have signed a defence cooperation agreement which includes the exchange of expertise in countering missiles and unmanned aerial systems. “We are talking about a 10-year partnership. We have already signed the agreement with Saudi Arabia, and we have just signed a similar 10-year agreement with Qatar,” Zelenskiy told reporters during an online briefing. “We will also sign a…
The remains of Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, mother of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, have arrived in Abuja ahead of her burial. Hajiya Umma El-Rufai died in Cairo, Egypt, on Friday, March 27, 2026, after a brief illness. Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, the deceased’s grandson and member representing Kaduna North Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, confirmed the arrival of the body and the funeral arrangements in a statement shared on his X handle on Sunday. “This is to notify the general public that the remains of our grandmother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, have safely landed in Abuja,” he wrote. DAILY…
French authorities have arrested two more suspects over a foiled attack on Bank of America’s Paris offices, the country’s anti-terrorism prosecutor’s office said on Sunday. “Two further individuals were taken into police custody last night as part of the investigation launched on March 28, 2026 into the offences committed against Bank of America,” the prosecutor’s office said in a statement to Reuters. The custody of the first suspect arrested on Saturday, a minor, has been extended, it added. Under French law, suspects in terrorism cases can be held in custody for up to 96 hours, with further extensions possible under…
Finland’s defence ministry reported on Sunday a suspected territorial violation by unmanned aerial vehicles in the southeast of the country. Nearby countries Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania earlier this week said several Ukrainian drones had crashed on their territory after going astray during attacks on Russian oil export facilities on the Baltic Sea coast. Ukraine has stepped up drone attacks on Russian oil refineries and export routes over recent weeks in an attempt to weaken Russia’s war economy and as peace talks, brokered by Washington, have stalled. It was not immediately clear where the drones detected in Finland came from. “Drones have strayed into Finnish…
Nigeria’s Samson Adamu has been appointed Acting Secretary General of the Confederation of African Football. The appointment was confirmed on Sunday, making him the first Nigerian to hold the position since CAF was established over 70 years ago. Adamu takes over from Véron Mosengo-Omba, who resigned from the role on the same day. Before his new appointment, Adamu served as CAF’s Director of Tournaments and Events, where he played a key role in organising major competitions across the continent. His appointment was proposed by the CAF Executive Committee and approved by the Congress during its meeting at the Giza Palace…
Protesters transformed a major Mexico City highway into a makeshift football pitch on Saturday, playing impromptu matches to denounce World Cup preparation which they said is overshadowing the capital’s pressing needs. The event unfolded on the white-painted asphalt of a busy ring road, with demonstrators wearing Mexico jerseys alongside club colours of Pumas, Chivas and Italian side Juventus, while an organiser provided match commentary over a loudspeaker. The protest was intended to denounce what organizers termed the “World Cup of Dispossession” and to draw attention to shortages of housing, water, transport and electricity. Reuters has contacted the Mexico City government…
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