News – Page 217 – Rise Africa

Nigerian AI Centre Crowdsources Solutions

30.01.2026

Aurora Lab, a Nigerian artificial intelligence innovation centre, has called on organisations and individuals to submit real-world problems for the development of practical, AI-driven solutions. The centre, also known as Auroralab, said the initiative is aimed at ensuring that artificial intelligence is used to address challenges affecting real people, rather than remaining largely experimental. Aurora...

University Of Birmingham, UNILAG Strengthen Partnership On Transnational Education

30.01.2026

The University of Birmingham and the University of Lagos (UNILAG) yesterday strengthened their strategic partnership with a new agreement to explore the expansion of high-quality transnational education (TNE) and research collaboration in Nigeria. University of Birmingham Provost Prof. Nick VaughanWilliams and his UNILAG counterpart Prof. Folasade Ogunsola signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly explore...

We’ll Create More Institutions To Make Oyo Greater, Says Makinde

30.01.2026

Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, yesterday said his administration had institutionalised a merit-based system in the state, revealing that more institutions would be created before the end of his tenure to make Oyo State greater. The governor stated this at a symposium organised as part of the activities marking the fiftieth anniversary of the state,...

Gani Adams Raises Concerns Over Growing Disunity Among Yoruba Traditional Rulers

30.01.2026

The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, has raised concern over growing disunity among Yoruba traditional rulers, warning that internal rivalries and political interference now pose a serious threat to the cultural heritage, unity and developmental future of the Southwest. Speaking at Ile-Ife, Osun State, on Thursday, at the annual Oodua Festival 2026,...

CAN Distributes Food Items To IDPs, PLWD In Plateau Communities

30.01.2026

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), in collaboration with Barnabas Aid, has distributed food items worth millions of naira to the People Living With Physical Disabilities (PLWD) and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Mangu and Bokkos LGA of Plateau State. New Telegraph reports that...

A’Ibom Police Intercept 450 Live Cartridges, Detain Suspect

30.01.2026

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has recorded another significant operational success with the recovery of a large cache of live ammunition, the arrest of the suspect who owns the ammunition and others who obstructed lawful police duties. This is contained in a press statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John,...

Warrior Ethos: Building Combat Readiness, Mental Resilience

30.01.2026

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has underscored the pivotal role of a robust warrior ethos in bolstering the combat readiness and operational effectiveness of the Nigerian Army. Speaking at a high-level seminar organised by the Army Headquarters Department of Transformation and Innovation, the COAS highlighted the urgent need to address...

Pastor Chris Okafor Blames Wedding Planner For Leaking Plans

30.01.2026

The founder of the Mountain of Liberation and Miracle Ministry, Dr Chris Okafor, has raised concerns over the growing trends of cyberbullying in Nigeria, urging authorities to introduce stricter controls to protect citizens from online misinformation and abuse. This is as he called on the National Assembly to enact laws that would regulate digital activities and...

Anthony Joshua Breaks Silence After Losing Two Friends In Crash

30.01.2026

Once again, British-born Nigerian heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua, addressed the devastating road accident that claimed the lives of two of his close friends in December 2025. Speaking in an emotional video sighted by New Telegraph, the boxer mourned the deaths of Latif Ayodele, popularly known as Latz, and Gami Sina on Thursday, January 30. Describing...

Bimbo Ademoye Celebrates Restoration Of Movie On YouTube

30.01.2026

Nollywood actress Bimbo Ademoye has taken to her social media page to announce that monetisation has been reinstated on her YouTube film, “Where Love Lives”, which has now amassed 19 million views. New Telegraph reports that this development is coming days after the actress disclosed that monetisation has been removed from her movie after a...