By Ayomide Otitoju The MTN Media Innovation Programme (MIP) has been described as a transformative capacity-building initiative for media practitioners and digital creators in Nigeria, offering participants opportunities to enhance their skills in the evolving media landscape. The six-month certificate course, delivered in partnership with the School of Media and Communication, Pan-Atlantic University, is structured…
By Ayomide Otitoju An organization has announced the attainment of two major international certifications — ISO/IEC 20000 for IT Service Management and ISO/IEC 38500:2024 for IT Governance — reinforcing its commitment to delivering reliable, secure, and well-governed technology services. The company said the certifications underscore the strength of its systems, disciplined processes, and the dedication…
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has requested that General Randy George step down as chief of staff of the US Army, an official confirmed Thursday. The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, corroborated a report by CBS News that George was asked to take immediate retirement. The reason for the move has not been publicly…
By Ayomide Otitoju NASA on Thursday gave the four Artemis II astronauts the go-ahead to fire the engine of their Orion, sending them on the first crewed lunar flyby since 1972. NASA Flight Director Jeff Radigan confirmed that the 5-minute, 49-second engine burn is scheduled for 7:49 pm Eastern Time (2349 GMT) to propel Orion…
By Ayomide Otitoju Governor of Nasarawa State, Abdullahi Sule, has unveiled the 2026 Nasarawa Investment Summit, signalling the commencement of activities for the third edition of the biennial event scheduled to hold from April 26 to May 7. The announcement was made at the Nasarawa Investment House in Lafia, where the governor outlined the theme,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The head of Italy’s football federation, Gabriele Gravina, has resigned following the national team’s failure to qualify for the FIFA World Cup for a third consecutive time. Gravina announced his decision after a meeting at the federation’s headquarters in Rome, a day after Sports Minister Andrea Abodi publicly called for his resignation….
Amazon is in discussions to acquire U.S. satellite telecommunications firm Globalstar, in a move aimed at strengthening its position against SpaceX’s Starlink network, according to a report by the Financial Times. Sources familiar with the negotiations said both companies are working through complex aspects of the potential deal, which has yet to be finalised and…
U.S. President Donald Trump has dismissed Attorney General Pam Bondi following months of strained relations, appointing his former personal lawyer, Todd Blanche, as acting head of the Justice Department. The decision, announced via social media, comes amid mounting criticism of Bondi’s handling of sensitive cases, including the release of files related to convicted sex offender…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has marked World Autism Awareness Day with a N200 million donation to support autism advocacy and caregiver development in the state. The governor announced the funding while receiving teenage autism advocate, Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke, at Lagos House, Marina. The donation includes N100 million for autism-focused organisations under the…
