NASENI just dropped a program called FutureMakers that targets kids between 5 and 16 years old across Nigerian schools. Executive Vice Chairman Khalil Suleiman Halilu wants to turn curious students into legit innovators by giving them access to design thinking workshops, prototyping labs, and mentorship from industry people. Senator Francis Ezenwa backed the whole thing, saying it gets young people building tech instead of just using it.
The first round runs for three months and takes 60 kids from all six geopolitical zones. Top performers can score up to N5 million in prizes, study abroad trips with the NASENI boss, and scholarships. Applicants need to be Nigerian citizens under 17 with proof of age documents.
Halilu compared it to...
Captain Evarest Nnaji, who holds licenses from both the FAA and NCAA and chairs OAS Helicopters, wrote about how planes handle bumpy flights. He explained that rough patches happen when atmospheric moisture and other stuff weaken air molecules in certain spots, and these weaker pockets make it harder for wings to get smooth airflow. Thunderstorms are another source, but pilots dodge severe ones using radar and weather data.
Nnaji pointed out that plane wings get stress-tested beyond anything they'll actually face before getting certified for commercial use. The real risk during bumps is passengers getting knocked around the cabin or hitting their heads, which messes with the aircraft's center of gravity and can throw off pilot...
Yobe State locked down a deal with the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency to get the Muhammadu Buhari International Cargo Airport in Damaturu ready for actual commercial flights. Managing Director Farouq Ahmed Umar signed for NAMA, while Commissioner Muhammad Muhammad Bara and Permanent Secretary Mustapha Abba Geidam handled things on the state side.
NAMA will handle all the technical stuff like air traffic control, navigation systems, and search and rescue support. Governor Mai Mala Buni wants to make sure 2026 Hajj pilgrims can fly out from there, which would be the first international passenger action at this airport.
Permanent Secretary Geidam admitted they don't have a firm start date locked in yet for regular passenger...
Lagos-based Optimus AI Labs wants to fix customer service nightmares at Nigerian banks by dropping an AI-powered support platform that handles queries without making people wait 40 minutes to talk to a human. CEO Lanre Basamta said the system uses natural language processing to resolve problems in real time and recommends financial products while it helps customers, basically acting like a digital salesperson that could boost revenue for banks and fintechs dealing with millions of users.
The platform got built with the Central Bank of Nigeria fraud rules in mind since institutions need to close cases within 14 days, and the AI can process complaints faster than traditional support teams. Optimus already started working with Canadian...
Abia State Governor Alex Otti broke ground on a 7.5MVA substation project in Umuahia with the Niger Delta Power Holding Company handling construction under the National Integrated Power Project. The build includes a kilometer of 33kV line, 1.2 kilometers of 11kV line, two 300kVA distribution substations, and 2 kilometers of low-tension wiring. Otti thanked President Bola Tinubu for the power sector reforms that opened things up for state involvement and private investment.
The governor said Abia budgeted for another 7.5MVA substation next year that will bump total capacity in the Ogurube Layout area up to 15MVA. NDPHC Managing Director Jennifer Adighije got represented by Executive Director Bello Babayo Bello at the ceremony, and the...
Nigeria's Joint Tax Board rebranded itself as the Joint Revenue Board and dropped a fresh logo at their meeting in Abuja, with Chairman Zacch Adedeji saying the switch represents a bigger push toward unified revenue collection across federal and state systems. The rebrand follows legislation that President Bola Tinubu signed earlier this year, and the new setup kicks in when tax administration laws take effect next month.
Executive Secretary Olusegun Adesokan said the board wants to build a single national taxpayer database using national ID numbers and company registration details through their Tax ID project. State revenue chiefs are already working to standardize tax rules across jurisdictions to cut down on conflicting requirements...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu told his cabinet to start working on a blue economy plan that turns Nigeria's 853-kilometer coastline and waterways into actual money instead of just sitting there doing nothing. Vice President Kashim Shettima delivered the message at a meeting with National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies participants who pitched expanding fish production from 1.2 million metric tons to 10 million within two years.
The government wants to push aquaculture, modernize ports, and tap marine biotech while dealing with oil theft and illegal fishing that keeps scaring off investors. Tinubu already created a Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy to handle port systems and get private companies involved, but security...
Nigeria's cabinet just signed off on buying 200 electric buses for 58 billion naira through the National Automotive Design and Development Council, and they greenlit a 187 billion naira headquarters for the Bank of Industry at Eko Atlantic City. Minister of State for Industry John Eno said they also passed a new industrial policy that development partners were waiting on before they would even talk to the government about manufacturing deals. Lagos locked down hosting duties for the next Intra-African Trade Fair, with the old National Theatre serving as the main venue.
Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo said the council approved runway detection systems for Lagos and Abuja airports that alert pilots about obstacles, plus they ordered...
Nigeria's tax collectors sent a thank-you note to Vintage Press Limited for actually paying their bills on time, and the Federal Inland Revenue Service called out the publisher of The Nation Newspapers for solid VAT compliance and accurate tax filings. Tax Controller Afolabi A.O. signed off on the letter to Managing Director Victor Ifijeh, saying the company's consistency helps the government fund public services without dragging everyone through endless audits.
The tax office emphasized that Vintage Press stands out as a key taxpayer with clean records across the board. FIRS wants to keep the partnership rolling through transparency and better service delivery instead of the usual bureaucratic nightmare most companies deal with when...
