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By Genesis Ogiri ABUJA — The GESA Initiative and  KAIJER Youth Empowerment Initiative have unveiled Project Bridge the Gap, a community-centred educational intervention conceived to strengthen access, retention and continuity in basic education for vulnerable children facing socioeconomic and structural barriers to schooling. The initiative was unveiled during a stakeholders’ engagement at Junior Secondary School, Peyi, Bwari Area Council, Federal Capital Territory, which convened representatives of government education agencies, school authorities, parents, traditional and religious institutions, development partners, civil society organisations, private-sector stakeholders, teachers and the media around the imperative of safeguarding inclusive and equitable educational opportunities. Delivering the keynote address, Executive Director of GESA Initiative, Cynthia Ifueko Obazee, said the intervention was designed against the backdrop of persistent socioeconom...

By Genesis Ogiri  ABUJA — Against the backdrop of the rapidly evolving nexus between artificial intelligence, digital intelligence and technology-enabled investigations, stakeholders in the forensic and security ecosystem have renewed emphasis on ethical governance, legal compliance, data security and institutional accountability, as SFSNData.app, a digital banking, bill-payment, VTU and VoIP platform, was unveiled at the 20th International Summit for Forensic Practitioners, General Assembly, Induction and Awards 2026. The high-profile event, held at the illustrious Nigeria Merit Award House, Maitama, Abuja, on September 21, 2026, brought together forensic practitioners, institutional representatives, professionals, technology stakeholders and other distinguished guests to deliberate on the theme, “Ethical and Legal Considerations in AI-Driven Investigation.” The launch of SFSNData.app added a significant technology dimension to the gathering, with the platform presente...

By Genesis Ogiri ABUJA — Accolades have continued to trail Ambassador Apostle Prophetess Princess Beatrice Igboernche, a distinguished faith leader and principal figure of Royal Prophetic Praise Ministry International, following her conferment with the prestigious Eminent UN Ambassador Award, in recognition of her contributions to spiritual leadership, humanitarian engagement, human-capital advancement and community transformation. The prestigious investiture was held on Monday, September 21, 2026, at the Nigeria Merit Award House, Maitama, Abuja, in the presence of an assemblage of stakeholders, distinguished personalities, faith leaders, professionals and other esteemed guests who converged to witness the ceremony and celebrate Igboernche’s recognition. According to the accompanying citation, Igboernche’s contributions to human-capital development and initiatives aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) earned her the prestigious honour, with the recognition ...

  By Genesis Ogiri  ABUJA — In a significant recognition of humanitarian leadership, diplomatic engagement and service to humanity, Ndudi Felicia, Chief Executive Officer of the Ndudi Felicia Foundation and a Global Diplomat, has been conferred with an Honorary Doctoral Award in Security and Intelligence by a United States-based university in Prescott, Arizona. The distinction, formally conveyed through the institution’s certificate, was conferred by the Board of Trustees upon the recommendation of the Faculty, with the honour carrying the attendant rights, privileges and academic distinction thereto appertaining. The conferment adds considerable lustre to Felicia’s expanding professional trajectory, coming against the backdrop of her engagements in humanitarian advocacy, social-impact initiatives, diplomatic affairs and leadership interventions focused on advancing human dignity and inclusive development. Speaking on the recognition, the university representative,...

 By Genesis Ogiri ABUJA — Sadiya Suleman Mohammed, Founder of Dynamic Consulting and Learning Hub and a distinguished human-capital development practitioner, has been conferred with the prestigious UN Eminent Ambassador Award in recognition of her contributions to human capital development, leadership advancement and initiatives aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The distinguished investiture was held on Monday, September 21, 2026, at the Nigeria Merit Award House, Maitama, Abuja, where an assemblage of stakeholders, professionals, institutional leaders and esteemed guests gathered to witness the conferment and celebrate Mohammed’s growing impact in the human-capital and organisational development ecosystem. The award citation recognised Mohammed’s contribution to the advancement of human capital and her commitment to initiatives resonating with the SDGs, describing the recognition as an acknowledgment of her professional accomplishments, development...

 By Genesis Ogiri  ABUJA — A United States-based university in Prescott, Arizona, has conferred an Honorary Doctoral Award in Security and Intelligence on Dr. Okeofia Anyakorah, in recognition of his contributions and professional accomplishments. The distinguished honour was formally conveyed through a certificate stating that, upon the recommendation of the Faculty, the Board of Trustees conferred upon Anyakorah the honorary doctoral award, with all honours, rights and privileges thereto appertaining. The certificate further indicated that the conferment was executed at Prescott, Arizona, with the signatures authorised by the Board of Trustees and the official seal of the university duly affixed to the document. Speaking on the conferment, the university representative, Prof. Gary Burke, Director of Professional Education for the campuses worldwide, acknowledged the contributions of the awardee, noting that the institution found Anyakorah worthy of the distinguis...