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The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to leveraging intellectual property and scientific innovation as key drivers of economic diversification, technological advancement, and national security. The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr. Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh, SAN, stated this in Abuja while receiving a delegation from the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), led by its … [Read more…]

The Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee (LPDC) has dismissed a complaint filed against the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, on the ground that no prima facie case was established against him. The LPDC panel held that the allegations bordering on NYSC participation, Nigerian Law School training, and enrolment at the Supreme Court … [Read more…]

…As First Lady Backs Programme The Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, says it is exploring shared interests in youth development and women empowerment as a common ground to fast track implementation of the national programme ‘Energize Commercialization Now’, in collaboration with Nigeria’s First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu. This was made known by the … [Read more…]

The leadership of the Nigerian Armed Forces has met to review its operational strategies following recent setbacks in various theatres of operation across the country. The high-level meeting was convened by the Minister of Defence and attended by all Service Chiefs and the Chief of Defence Intelligence. Speaking after the meeting, Christopher Musa confirmed that … [Read more…]

President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate deployment of about 100,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) conversion kits nationwide as part of measures to cushion the impact of rising fuel prices on Nigerian commuters. The directive followed concerns over the surge in petrol and diesel prices linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and … [Read more…]

The Ebonyi State Police Command said it has arrested the mastermind, Nwazunku Stephen, of the kidnap of the traditional ruler of Ndufu Alike Ikwo, late Ezeogo Francis Igwe. Igwe was kidnapped last week Sunday on his way to church; his abductors later killed him after demanding a ransom. The police had earlier arrested nine suspects, … [Read more…]