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And the Federal Government is set to introduce the latest version of Internet Protocol, known as IPv6, to enhance the identification, numbering and tracking of Internet users and their devices in Nigeria.This announcement was made during the IPv6 Driven Digital Summit organised by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA).The Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, BOSUN TIJANI said the new protocol is expected to i...

The second-largest diamond ever found - a rough 2,492-carat stone - has been extracted in Botswana at a mine run by a Canadian firm....

The Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science, and Technology has reaffirmed its commitment to driving Nigeria’s economic development by harnessing the power of Science, Technology, and Innovation...

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, FESTUS KEYAMO has said for the country’s airports to be viable, they must have the infrastructure to support current and future demand.The Minister who was represented by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Dr EMMANUEL MERIBOLE said this at the 9th Airport Business Summit and Expo.KEYAMO, who voiced concerns about the current state of infrastructure at the c...

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has intercepted three petrol tanker trucks in Apapa, Lagos, suspected of being used to transport crude edible vegetable oil.The crude soybean oil seized was promptly escorted by NAFDAC officials to a processing facility in Sango-Ota, Ogun State, where it was handed over to the agency’s Southwest Zonal Office for further regulatory inspection.The agency said the trucks were seize...

The Federal Government has inaugurated the Power Sector Communications Team in a bid to enhance transparency and communication within the power sector.The inauguration ceremony, which held at the Power House in Abuja, was presided over by the Minister of Power, ADEBAYO ADELABU.ADELABU described the team as a strategic initiative designed to bridge the gap between the power sector and the public, while emphasizing the importance of effective communication in...

Bayer Leverkusen player, VICTOR BONIFACE will serve a one match ban in Germany for anti-sporting conduct....

Germany's Federal Criminal Police Office released a new report saying that illegal immigration to the country had increased significantly in 2023....

The Super Eagles will open camp for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against the Cheetahs of Benin Republic and Amavubi of Rwanda on Sunday, September 1.The three-time African championships will welcome neighbours Benin Republic to the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, on Saturday, September 7.The West Africans will face Rwanda three days later at the newly refurbished Amahoro Stadium in Kigali.Although the Nigeria Foot...

And the Operatives of the Lagos State Task Force on Environment, has arrested black market sellers of petroleum products on the Oshodi-Apapa highway and seized over 2,000 litres of petroleum products.Chairman of the task force, Chief Superintendent of Police ADETAYO AKERELE said the operation was part of steps to curb the escalating challenges posed by roadside vendors and the rise in shanties at Mile 2-Oke on the highway.AKERELE added that the illegal sal...