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Galaxy Backbone Launches 1Government Cloud Academy to Equip Civil Servants with Digitalisation Skills

  In a strategic move to advance Nigeria’s transition to a paperless civil service and enhance communication across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), Galaxy Backbone has launched the 1Government Cloud Academy. This academy is designed to train selected civil servants and public sector stakeholders on key technical tools essential for successful digital transformation. The initiative was highlighted during the 2025 International Civil Service Conference held in Abuja, which had in attendance President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, members of the Federal Executive Council, the diplomatic community, industry leaders, and civil servants from across the country. Speaking on a panel session during the event, Mr. Wumi Oghoetuoma, Programme Director of the 1Government Cloud initiative, emphasized the critical role of trust and understanding in the adoption of digital tools. “Many digital solutions have failed not because they were ineffective, but because users didn’t trust or fully under...

SA Youth Affairs Slams Dan Obo Jr. Over Call for Senator’s Sack, Defends Eteng’s Developmental Achievements

  The Special Assistant on Youth Affairs to the Senator representing Cross River Central Senatorial District, Gifted Nelson, has fired back at Dan Obo Jr., a former State Youth Chairman, over what he described as a “callous and insignificant” statement calling for the Senator’s removal ahead of the 2027 election cycle. In a press statement made available to the media and also published in his Facebook wall, Nelson described Dan Obo’s remarks as lacking substance and driven by misinformation.  He insisted that the Senator’s performance within less than two years in office has proven his capability and commitment to grassroots development, especially when compared to previous representatives who collectively spent 24 years without delivering critical infrastructure or sustainable leadership. “The attempt by Obo to compare the Senator’s two-year accomplishments with that of his predecessors who served for a combined 24 years — yet failed to provide hospitals, youth centers, and o...