Jessica Dogo Prof. Peter Onwualu, President, African University of Science and Technology (AUST), says plans are underway to support winners of the summit’s pitch sessions to commercialise their ideas and bring them to market. Onwualu said this on Wednesday night in Abuja at the awards and dinner to wrap upContinue Reading
By Stellamaris Ashinze and Rose Okudaye The Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) says that Nigeria risks stalling its digital economy ambitions, if it fails to harness its growing pool of local tech talent and strengthen indigenous participation in the sector. The President, ATCON, Mr Tony Emoekpere, made thisContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The Astronomical Society of Nigeria (ASN) has urged the Federal Government to develop indigenous capacity for space exploration. According to the society, Nigeria possesses the human capital needed to participate meaningfully in the emerging global space economy. Dr Bonaventure Okere, Acting President of ASN, made the callContinue Reading
By Jumoke Olaitan The Equipment Leasing Registration Authority (ELRA) has assured artisans and technicians in Nigeria of improved professionalism and standardisation through access to modern equipment and structured certification systems. Dr Emmanuel Metuaghan, Director Planning, Strategy and Coordination, ELRA, gave the assurance during the 2026 Abuja Artisans and Technicians Forum,Continue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES) has intensified efforts to improve, conserve and ensure the sustainable use of Nigeria’s indigenous animal genetic resources. Dr Sanusi Abubakar, National Project Coordinator of L-PRES, said this on Tuesday in Abuja at a stakeholders’ workshop on the harmonisation ofContinue Reading
By Okon Okon The Federal Government on Tuesday, reaffirmed its commitment to agricultural transformation as a key pillar of national development. Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, gave the reassurance at the inauguration of the Board of the National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA)Continue Reading
By Somtochukwu Nnajiofor Some Nigerians on Tuesday urged the new firms that have recently been approved to take over airtime and data lending from the Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to be transparent, flexible, and user-friendly. The subscribers, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos in separateContinue Reading
By Okon Okon The Federal Government on Tuesday unveiled the new digital website of the Federal Character Commission (FCC) as part of efforts to promote transparency, accountability and inclusive governance. Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, who performed the unveiling in Abuja, described the initiativeContinue Reading
By Michael Ajayi/Ijeoma Olorunfemi Dr Agoye Olorunfemi, a technology strategist and cybersecurity consultant , has emphasised the need for a unified cybersecurity approach to protect Nigeria’s critical infrastructure. Olorunfemi said the call on Monday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), while drawing emphasis on the cyberContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi Prof. Peter Onwualu, the President, The African University of Science and Technology (AUST) says ideas, innovation and knowledge should drive Africa’s economic transformation push. Onwualu said this at the opening of the three-day AfricaX Summit on Monday in Abuja. The summit had its theme as: “Reshaping theContinue Reading
