Plateau News

— ITR Media Team The Impact Training Room, an organisation founded by Amb. Odinaka Kingsley Obeta in 2020 in his quest to help his mentees (a group of young people) achieve tremendous growth and development.  To achieve this aim, he organized different pieces of training which were facilitated by various, amazing and quality profiled speakers …

Impact Training Room Sets to host a Teenagers’ Conference in Jos, Nigeria.  Read More »

Jos, Nigeria – Chief Kefas Ropshik Wungak, popularly known as Kefiano, is making waves in the creative and tech industry with his newest endeavour – the launch of a creative/innovation hub in Jos. The hub is set to create a much-needed conducive working environment for creatives, techies, and ideators to meet and collaborate on building …

Chief Kefas Ropshik Wungak, AKA Kefiano, Sets to Launch Creative/Innovation Hub in Jos Read More »

The News: Daser David, the former Director General of the Plateau state Information and Communication Technology Development Agency (PICTDA) has encouraged his successor to drive the implementation of Code Plateau, a digital skills bootcamp which was launched during his tenure. Mr Daser made the call on Wednesday during a keynote address at the LinkedIn Local …

Former PICTDA DG Urges Against Halting Code Plateau Read More »

The biggest offline LinkedIn event in the north-central region of Nigeria has ever seen is set to happen tomorrow. With more than three editions conducted in Lagos, as well as events hosted by locals in Abuja, Kano, Oyo, Owerri, and Ondo states amongst others. Jos is set to host its very first edition of Linkedin …

LinkedIn Local Jos’ Inaugural Event Set for Tomorrow at UNIJOS Read More »

Reporting by Johnstone Kpilaakaa The news: After serving as the “management partner for Code Plateau” for two years, the youth-led non-profit organization, Prince Ponfa Miri Foundation (PPMF), has decided to discontinue its partnership with the Plateau State Information and Communication Technology Development Agency (PICTDA). This decision comes in response to the current administration’s lack of …

Exclusive: Prince Ponfa Miri Foundation Terminates Code Plateau Partnership Read More »

By Johnstone Kpilaaka The news: Toyin Wiggins Centre for Leadership and Mentoring Initiative (TWCLMI) on Wednesday held a “tea date” in Jos, to commemorate the 2023 International Day of the Girl Child. The closed event had over 20 participants, including students, women leaders in various sectors; and their male counterparts. Why it matters: Toyin Wiggins, …

Toyin Wiggins’ Centre Marks International Girl Child Day Read More »

Why it matters : The celebration of Baraxana Arts Festival in Africa is held to celebrate who we are. “The Baraxana Arts Festival is a continuous exchange between practitioners of the creative and cultural industry and the society, and bids you to experience the land, people and all that it is,” reads the festival’s brochure. …

Baraxana Arts Festival Holds Pally with Social Media Influencers Towards 2023 Event Read More »

The News: The Center For Peace Education And Community Development, Jalingo in collaboration with The Space For Change, Lagos organised a one-day stakeholders town hall meeting on Thursday 14th September 2023, at Lemonde Hotels, Tundun Wada, Jos Plateau State, with the theme ‘civil space and human rights.’ Why It Matters: According to Joseph Gimba, the …

Promoting Civil Space and Human Rights: Stakeholders Convene at Town Hall Meeting in Jos Plateau State. Read More »

In a bid to address the rising issue of single-use plastic pollution, JosCityTrek 2.0 is an innovative awareness campaign that attempts to address the detrimental impact of plastic waste on the physical environment, by mobilizing the local community and engaging people in the fight against plastic pollution. What we Know: The Jos City Trek is …

JosCityTrek 2.0 Takes Action Against Plastic Pollution and Its Threat to Ecosystem Restoration Read More »

By Agok Mercy and Roselyn Yusuf JoeyOffAir,recently conducted a training program aimed at fostering community journalism in Central Nigeria. The training took place at the Kefiano Creative Hub aimed to empower aspiring and practising journalists with the necessary skills to create positive change through their reporting of local stories to a global audience. The training …

JoeyOffAir Hosts Training to Drive Community Journalism in Central Nigeria Read More »

Following widespread criticisms by students of University of Jos and the general public, the school management has announced a downward review of the school fees charges.  According to a statement seen by JoeyOffAir, returning students will now pay the sum of ₦110,000 while new students will pay ₦140,000 which is exclusive from acceptance fee (nonrefundable). …

UNIJOS Pegs Returnining Students School Fees at ₦110K and ₦140K for New Students  Read More »

A MUST READ: Dear Josites. I graduated from the faculty of Law and have returned to the Faculty for my Ph.D. I am here in Jos after my exams and would like to share a few experiences about the university with you. Firstly, I would like to highlight that most facilities in the university are …

Uniting for Our University’s Future: A Call to All Josites – Oche Emmanuel Read More »

The News: The Federal Government has set up an Aviation Cargo committee to put in place machinery to aid boost the aviation industry’s contribution to the Nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by focusing on air cargo.  Why it Matters: Stakeholders have expressed concern about the neglect of Yakubu Gowon Airport in Jos, Plateau State, which …

Nigerian Government Wants to Revive Jos Airport Cargo Operations to Boost Aviation GDP Read More »

The news  In a move to revolutionise the way we address the mental health needs of children and youths with disabilities (CYWD’s), Charis Healthcare, a renowned mental health organisation hosted a two-day training on 22nd – 23rd August 2023 in Jos on providing essential care and psychosocial support aimed at equipping media personnel with the …

Charis Healthcare Hosts Two-Day Training On Mental Health Care And Support For Children And Youths With Disabilities (CYWD’s) Read More »

The News: Plateau state governor, Caleb Mutfwang has emphasised on the pivotal role of professionalism in the construction industry. He made this remark at the 53rd Builder’s Annual conference /AGM Plateau State on Tuesday, 15th August, 2023. Why it Matters: According to Mr Mutfwang, the Institute’s significance cannot be overstated, and the moment is ripe …

Plateau Governor Advocates for Professionalism in The Construction Industry. Read More »

The News: Plateau state governor, Caleb Mutfwang has banned the illegal collection of  taxes in the 17 local government areas of the state.  This was disclosed by Musa Ashoms, the state’s commissioner for information, on Wednesday shortly after the “onboarding retreat” for newly appointed members of the state’s executive arm which was held at National …

Mutfwang Bans Illegal Taxation in Plateau State Read More »