By Ijeoma Olorunfemi Dr Matthew Adepoju, Director-General of the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) has stressed the critical role of space technology in strengthening Nigeria’s national security architecture. Adepoju made the remarks on Thursday during a courtesy visit to the Minister of Defence, retired Gen. Christopher Musa inContinue Reading

By Olasunkanmi Onifade The Federal Government says effective deployment of the National Research and Innovation Fund (NRIF) will unlock the potential of Nigerian youths and drive national development. The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology(FMIST), Mr Philip Ebiogeh, said this at the Third Stakeholders’ Consultation Workshop onContinue Reading

By Stanley Nwanosike The Federal Government has trained 900 youths in Enugu on critical digital skill in emerging areas such as cybersecurity, data science, digital literacy and entrepreneurship. The Director-General of National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Mr Kashifu Abdullahi, disclosed this in an address at the ongoing Enugu TechContinue Reading

Tax Reform

  By Funmilola Gboteku Dr Tunde Lemo, Chairman, Titan Trust Bank, has urged fintech leaders to prioritise tax compliance and governance as Nigeria rolls out major reforms aimed at clarifying and unifying the tax landscape. Lemo said this during a webinar organised by FinTech Association of Nigeria (FintechNGR) on Tuesday.Continue Reading

By Ibukun Emiola The Geoinformation Society of Nigeria (GEOSON), Oyo Chapter, has urged the government at all levels to provide targeted support to increase women’s participation in geoinformation science. The chapter’s Chairman, Mr David Afolayan, said this on Tuesday in Ibadan during a “Women in Geospatial Leadership Programme”, organised toContinue Reading

By Alex Enebeli Gov. Peter Mbah of Enugu State has urged young innovators to harness opportunities in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies to address pressing societal challenges in health, education and agriculture. Mbah made the call on Tuesday during the opening ceremony of the second edition of the EnuguContinue Reading

By Philomina Attah The Federal Government says the 2025 agreement signed with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) is specifically designed to strengthen autonomy safeguards and ensure long-term stability in Nigeria’s tertiary education sector. The Director-General, Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR), Mr Dasuki Arabi, made the disclosure duringContinue Reading

Data protection

Data By Stellamaris Ashinze The Vice-Chancellor, Trinity University, Prof. Clement Kolawole, says universities must take the lead in embedding data privacy and protection into their governance, research and teaching systems. Kolawole said this on Tuesday at a seminar organised by the University in collaboration with Data Pulse Nigeria Ltd. atContinue Reading

By Ibukun Emiola Women professionals in geospatial science and Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields have called for stronger mentorship, early exposure and supportive policies to increase girls’ participation in science-driven careers. The professionals made the call in Ibadan on Tuesday at a “Women in Geospatial Leadership Programme”. TheContinue Reading

By Sylvester Thompson Nigeria and the European Union(EU) have signed a historic science and technology pact, ending a 20-year hiatus to drive measurable innovation and scale startups across Africa through proactive implementation. Ambassador Gautier Mignot, Head of EU delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS and his team, signed on behalf ofContinue Reading