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NASRDA Makes History, Sends Indigenous Seeds to Space

By The Insight Team August 2, 2025 943

History was made on Friday, as the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) successfully launched Nigerian indigenous seeds to the International Space Station (ISS) aboard NASA’s Crew-11 Mission from Cape Canaveral, Florida, United States. The Director of Media and Corporate Communications at NASRDA, Dr. Felix Ale, described the event as a Continue Reading

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‎Power: Stakeholders Urge Govt to Enforce Safety Standards, Fund Certifications

By The Insight Team August 1, 2025 476

‎…Urge Transparency in Electrical Contracts ‎ ‎ ‎Stakeholders in Nigeria’s power sector have called on the Federal Government to prioritise the enforcement of safety standards, ensure transparency in electrical contracts and allocate dedicated funding for the certification of electrical technicians. ‎ ‎This demand came Continue Reading

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Oka Day 2025: NASRDA’s Felix Ale Extols Olubaka’s Leadership

By The Insight Team July 31, 2025 696

  A communication scholar and Director of Media and Corporate Communications at the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), Dr. Felix Ale, has congratulated the Olubaka of Oka, Oba Yusuf Adebori Adeleye, on the occasion of the 2025 edition of Oka Day, scheduled to hold on Saturday, August 2, 2025. In a press statement […]Continue Reading

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‎Nigerian Geospatial Expert, Adesiyan harnesses GIS, machine learning to solve global challenges

By The Insight Team July 27, 2025 435

‎By Emmanuel Kwada ‎From mapping storm surge hazard zones in Baltimore to predicting the distribution of endangered species in California, Nigerian-born geospatial expert Yetunde Adesiyan is harnessing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and machine learning to tackle some of the world’s most pressing challenges. ‎ ‎With more than 15 Continue Reading

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Nigerian-born Chief Salis Lauded by NASRDA for Spaceflight

By The Insight Team July 26, 2025 622

The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) has applauded Chief Owolabi Salis for his pioneering space mission, hailing his achievement as a historic milestone in Nigeria’s space journey and a symbol of the nation’s rising profile in global space exploration.   In a press release issued by Dr. Felix Ale, Director, Media and Corporate […]Continue Reading

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‎Power: Stakeholders Unite to Tackle Corruption, Boost Safety Compliance

By The Insight Team July 21, 2025 547

‎ Public and private sector actors are joining forces to confront corruption and funding challenges undermining safety compliance in Nigeria’s electricity sector, as the NESI Safety Strategic Workshop holds in Abuja on July 31, 2025. ‎ ‎The one-day workshop, convened by the Association for Public Policy Analysis (APPA) in collaboration with key Continue Reading

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FG, Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation Unveil Blueprint for Digital Accessibility

By The Insight Team July 21, 2025 646

  The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy has joined forces with the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation to unveil a national blueprint that will standardise the design of public sector websites. This was disclosed in a statement on Monday following a two-day workshop, held recently in Abuja. The workshop marked a significant milestone in the […]Continue Reading

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AI can unlock silent potentials in autism education – Adako

By The Insight Team July 17, 2025 480

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is poised to revolutionize autism education, moving beyond traditional limitations to unlock the unique learning potentials of every child on the spectrum. This was the key message from Oyeyemi Patricia Adako, Executive Director of the Education for Autism Initiative, during the Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO), 15th Annual Autism Continue Reading

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Obaigbena Essay Awards Inspire Hope for Nigerian Students

By The Insight Team July 16, 2025 497

The inaugural Prince Nduka Obaigbena National Secondary Schools Essay Competition has sparked a wave of optimism among Nigerian students, as the winners were announced on Tuesday to loud celebrations in Abuja and Ughelli, Delta State. The competition, organised by Barrister Frank Tietie in honour of Prince Nduka Obaigbena, Chairman of the THISDAY/ARISE Group, was described Continue Reading

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Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation Champions Primary Healthcare at Africa Forum

By The Insight Team July 16, 2025 590

The Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation has reiterated its commitment to strengthening primary healthcare systems in Africa by sharing practical lessons and success stories at the Africa Primary Healthcare Forum held in Abuja on July 14 and 15, 2025.   The forum, hosted by the West African Institute of Public Health (WAIPH), brought together health leaders and policy […]Continue Reading

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‎APPA Decries Intimidation, Rejects House of Reps Verdict on NELMCO Petition ‎

By The Insight Team July 13, 2025 565

  ‎The Association for Public Policy Analysis (APPA) has rejected the ruling delivered by the House of Representatives Committee on Public Assets over its petition against the Nigeria Electricity Liability Management Company (NELMCO), describing it as “hasty, biased, and unfair.” ‎ ‎In a letter dated July 11, 2025, and addressed to Continue Reading

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‎BPSR, KAS Launch Leadership Reform Programmes for MDAs

By The Insight Team July 10, 2025 597

‎ ‎The Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR) and Germany’s Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) have launched a leadership reform programme targeting newly-appointed boards of federal agencies, commissions, and parastatals. ‎ ‎The high-level induction workshop, scheduled for early August in Abuja, will bring together over 50 participants Continue Reading