Technology is set to play a crucial role in sanitising and revitalising the mining sector, according to Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake. He highlighted the importance of technology in improving productivity and making a significant contribution to Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Uche Nnaji, also emphasized the need for partnership and innovation to support the solid minerals ministry. He mentioned the use of satellite technology to monitor mining activities and address security challenges. This aligns with the government’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The Federal Government has been urged to focus on promoting global trade beyond oil and gas to accelerate development. The Court of Appeal in Abuja has reserved judgment in an appeal filed by Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf. The Registrar and CEO of the Nigerian Institute of Chartered Arbitration, Mrs. Shola Oshodi-John, has called on the government to involve the institution in dispute resolution matters. Breast cancer survivor, Juliet Uzoma, has been named as one of the finalists in the 2023 FabOver40 Competition. Prof. Jonathan Babalola, Vice Chancellor of Bowen University, criticized the government’s conversion of technical institutions to universities, stating that it has negatively impacted technical education. The late Iyalode of Yorubaland, Iyalode Alaba Lawson, will be buried on December 8 in Abeokuta. The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has strengthened the capacity of principals and counsellors in public secondary schools to combat violence against persons and human trafficking. Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, celebrated Nigerian-born boxer Efe Ajagba’s victory over Australian Joe Goodall. Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, urged Nigerian Army commanders and troops to continue their efforts in addressing emerging security challenges.