Day: October 17, 2025

Google Launches AI Skills Training Program for Public Servants

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Google.org, a reputable international centre for AI excellence in government, has launched an Apolitical Government Artificial Intelligence (AI) Campus skills training for Nigerian public personnel. Google revealed the cooperation with the Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy on Thursday in Abuja. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the AI Campus will offer public officials a wide range of useful materials. Nigeria views AI as a significant driver of productivity across its main industries, according to Minister Dr. Bosun Tijani, who also underlined the vital role AI capabilities…

Tinubu Under Pressure to Drop Controversial Names from Pardon List

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CSOs Writes President Tinubu, Demands AGF Oluwatoyin’s Tenure Extension

In the midst of mounting public outrage over the inclusion of some high-profile and violent offenders among those pardoned by President Bola Tinubu, there were hints on Thursday that some names on the presidential pardon list approved by the Council of State, as presented by the Attorney-General of the Federation, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), may be removed. The presidential pardon, which is typically granted to commemorate national occasions, was also intended to decongest prisons and foster reconciliation. The Attorney-General’s statement stated that the decision was made in accordance with recommendations…

Nigeria’s Hajj Camp Slots Reduced to 2$67,000$ by Saudi Arabia

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Ahead of the 2026 Hajj, Saudi officials have drastically reduced the number of camp seats available to Nigerian pilgrims. The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria has expressed concern that this cut could severely restrict participation the following year. “NAHCON, States Discuss Hajj Costing and Other Critical Issues; Ministry Briefs NAHCON on Tour Operators,” the commission said in a statement released Thursday. Only 66,910 lodging spots had been authorised on Saudi Arabia’s NUSUK Masar portal, despite Nigeria’s declared allotment of 95,000, according to the announcement, which was signed by Fatima Usara,…