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Coven Works launches AI School; targets 200,000 beneficiaries in 6months

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BY: Sandra Ani

As part of the efforts to democratize and encourage both young people and job seekers to embrace life-long learning and tee of their career pathway in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence, Coven Works Inc has launched into the market its AI school online learning academy which aims at onboarding 200,000 young people/ job seekers from all of the worlds within the first 6 months of its go live into the market.

As an organization hinged on a Japanese business philosophy of continuous improvement, one key element is the ability to create solutions that give an exponential effect on outcomes. Concerning the intensity in the demand for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence skillsets, and the demand for this knowledge keeps growing. Data Science enthusiasts are looking for more cutting edge means to crush time and space to gain the knowledge they need.

Coven Works – An American firm that focuses on raising the workforce for tomorrow is one of the organizations that has been known for right-skilling and upskilling young people across the globe on Data Science and Artificial Intelligence skillsets.

They have been at it since 2018 and have attracted International Affiliations from the likes of Amazon, Google, and Microsoft, Governmental support from Edo State, Ondo State, and the German Government. 

With more than 100 Technical Fellows and 2500+ Alumni Network, the organization is set to scale its mandate through this online academy that will give more data enthusiasts and to access its content.at a go. 

The initial plan is to admit 200,000 people within 6 months and guide them into a new career pathway in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence.

Disregarding what their background might look like – new to technology or not. With the hand holding training within the platform, learners can take the Self-Paced Learning Modules or the Virtual Instructor Lead Path.

While both come with high real-time support from their technical fellows with a lot of accountability structure wired into the Online Learning School, we believe that this platform can fast track the learning rates of participants. 

COVEN Works logo
COVEN Works logo

 As a way of demonstrating the mantra: “Everyone can learn AI” – Coven Works will be given a two-week window for participants to access the platform for free. This is for enthusiasts to download free data science resources from the members’ area. While they can upgrade into any of the learning pathways they choose to take. 

Already, we have150 beneficiaries who have been given sponsored access to experience this platform. And the feedback has been mind-blowing.

According to Bolaji Yakubu, one of the beneficiaries of the sponsored access to the platform he said “I enjoy the fact that despite the simplified approach the trainers use, I also enjoy the chance I have to go over the classes over and over again. I don’t have to battle with Foreign English Accent. By the way, this is my first approach to Coding“.

Also lending his voice to this milestone solution, the Country Director of Coven Works, Dunsin Fatuase, said  “We believe that it’s not just coincidental that this platform is ready at the time when the world is almost at a standstill, everyone can leverage this platform and learn Artificial Intelligence at a click.” 

As Coven Works believes that this solution is an answer to many people’s requests – private, public, and international organizations; they have mentioned that they will drive the adoption of the platform in numerous use cases and drive the results as well.

Coven Works has made provisions for people to access the resources in the members’ sections and the platform will be opened for free by 25th May 2020 till June 7, 2020. With this, interested persons can have access to open sections while they can choose to upgrade when they want.

It’s also interesting to know that there is a multicultural approach to the benefits learners get by using this platform as the platform also hosts participants from North America, Asia, and the UK.

The world is truly borderless and there is no limit to the possibilities for people interested in Data Science, Business Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence can consume local content with a systematic approach and active community to learn from, as reported by TechEconomy.ng

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Government Should Support Media with Tax Incentives, Relief on Import Duties – Soneye

….Media Sustainability: Soneye Advocates Tax Reliefs, Independent Fund for Journalism

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Femi Soneye
Femi Soneye

Former Chief Corporate Communications Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), Mr. Femi Soneye, has called on the Federal Government to support the Nigerian media with targeted incentives, including tax reliefs and import duty waivers on essential media tools.

Soneye made the appeal in Abuja on Tuesday after receiving the NUJ FCT Excellence in Corporate Communications Award, conferred on him by the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council.

The NUJ leadership, led by Chairperson Grace Ike, alongside the Deputy Chair, Secretary-General, and other executives, described Soneye as a consummate professional who has distinguished himself with tact and excellence in the communications field.

In his remarks, Soneye noted that while the Nigerian media remains one of the most vibrant in Africa, it continues to grapple with systemic challenges that weaken its effectiveness.

“The Nigerian media remains one of the most vibrant in Africa, but it also faces systemic challenges, financial, political, legal, and technological that weaken its effectiveness. The government can play a supportive role by granting tax incentives or relief on import duties for newsprint, broadcast equipment, and digital infrastructure,” he said.

He also urged the Federal Government to establish an independent media development fund to support investigative journalism, community radio, and newsroom innovation, drawing parallels with models in South Africa, the United States, and Canada.

The award underscores Soneye’s long-standing contributions to journalism and corporate communications, as well as his advocacy for a stronger, independent, and sustainable Nigerian media.

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Lagos NIPR elects new executives

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Members of the newly elected executive of Lagos State Chapter NIPR
Members of the newly elected executive of Lagos State Chapter NIPR

… GFD Executive Director emerges chapter Vice Chairperson* 

The Lagos State Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has elected a new executive council at the close of its flagship Lagos PR Fest 2025, reinforcing its commitment to professionalism, innovation, and societal impact.

In elections supervised by NIPR Registrar, Chief Uzoma Onyegbadue, Samuel Ayetutu emerged as Chairman, while Eniola Mayowa was elected Vice Chairman in a closely contested race.

Other members of the executive include Secretary Samuel Adeyemi, Assistant Secretary Rita Ali-Nock, Public Relations Officer Ogochukwu Okeke, Financial Secretary Bassey Nta, Treasurer Olabamiji Adeleye, Welfare Officer Funmilola Akintola, and Ex-Officio Provost Marshal Quadri Adeleke.

In his acceptance remarks, Ayetutu pledged to drive professional standards, promote inclusiveness, and foster collaboration among members to enhance the chapter’s influence locally and nationally.

This year’s PR Fest, themed “Urban Farming for Food Security: The Role of Communication”, convened communication professionals, policymakers, and stakeholders to explore innovative strategies for tackling food security through effective public engagement.

Over the years, the Lagos PR Fest has evolved into a leading platform for advancing the role of public relations in societal development, with the 2025 edition underscoring the Institute’s mission to position communication as a driver of sustainable development in Nigeria.

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Nigeria dismantles terror groups, Ansaru and Mahmuda, with the capture of their leaders

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Mahmud al-Nigeri and Jama’atu Ansarul Muslimina fi-Biladis Sudan
Mahmud al-Nigeri and Jama’atu Ansarul Muslimina fi-Biladis Sudan

Nigeria has recorded a significant breakthrough in the war against terrorism with the capture of the leaders of Ansaru and Mahmuda.

At a press briefing on Saturday evening, the National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu, said the two terrorists on the wanted list of Nigeria, the US, UK and UN were captured in an operation which was conducted between May and July 2025.

He said the men were captured in a high-risk, intelligence-led, counter-terrorism operation which led to their capture. They are leaders of Jama’atu Ansarul Muslimina fi-Biladis Sudan, commonly known as ANSARU, Nigeria’s Al-Qaeda affiliate.

Ribadu said the two men have been responsible for masterminding many terrorist attacks against Nigeria over the past years.

According to Ribadu:

“The first is Mahmud Muhammad Usman (aka Abu Bara’a/Abbas/Mukhtar), the self-styled Emir of ANSARU. He is the coordinator of various terrorist sleeper cells across Nigeria. He is also the mastermind of several high-profile kidnappings and armed robberies used to finance terrorism over the years.

“The second is Mahmud al-Nigeri (aka Mallam Mamuda), Abu Bara’s proclaimed Chief of Staff and Deputy.

He is the leader of the so-called “Mahmudawa” cell hiding out in and around the Kainji National Park, straddling Niger and Kwara States up to Benin Republic. Mamuda trained in Libya between 2013 and 2015 under foreign jihadist instructors from Egypt, Tunisia, and Algeria, specialising in weapons handling and IED fabrication.

“These two men have been on Nigeria’s most-wanted list for years. They jointly spearheaded multiple attacks on civilians, security forces, and critical infrastructure. Their operations include the 2022 Kuje prison break, the attack on the Niger uranium facility, the 2013 abduction of French engineer Francis Collomp in Katsina, and the May 1, 2019 kidnapping of Alhaji Musa Umar Uba (Magajin Garin Daura). They were also behind the abduction of the Emir of Wawa and they maintain active links with terrorist groups across the Maghreb, particularly in Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso.

“The two men, who are wanted internationally, are currently in custody.

“The capture of Abu Bara and Mallam Mamuda, the group’s leader and deputy commander, respectively, marks one of the most significant achievements to date in our ongoing effort to rid Nigeria of the threat of terrorism. The successful decapitation of the leadership of this dangerous franchise marks the most decisive blow against ANSARU since its inception. This strike has effectively dismantled its central command while paving the path for the complete annihilation of the group”, Ribadu said.

The Ansaru group was first formed in January 2012 with a public declaration in Kano. It emerged as a splinter faction from Boko Haram, positioning itself as a “humane alternative.” However, its stated aim quickly turned to attacking Nigerian security operatives, civilian communities and government infrastructure. The group publicly displayed the setting sun logo of Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM), signalling its ideological and operational alignment with global jihadist movements.

“Over the years, Ansaru entrenched itself in both urban sleeper cells and forest enclaves across several cities in northern Nigeria and in forest-based enclaves, particularly around Kainji National Park, straddling Niger and Kwara States, as well as the Benin Republic”, Ribadu explained.

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