Students express confidence in GMO, want more enlightenment campaign

By Sylvester Thompson Students of the University of Abuja have expressed confidence in Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) following an intensive interactive session held at Abuja campus on Friday. The forum, designed to bridge the gap between scientific innovation and public perception, provided a platform for students to engage directly withContinue Reading

Nigeria’s digital economy needs home grown security solutions—Don

By Henry Oladele Prof. Temitope Jaiyeola, a professor of Mathematics at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, says that Nigeria’s digital economy needs home grown security solutions using mathematical models. Jaiyeola said this on Thursday in Lagos while delivering the 3rd Chair Occupier’s Public Lecture of Pastor Enoch Adeboye Professorial ChairContinue Reading

Underrepresentation, bias, limited resource access limit girls in STEM – Group

By Amina Ahmed The Nigerian Women in Information and Technology (NIWIIT) says challenges such as underrepresentation, bias and limited access to resources still persist for girls studying Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) courses. The Chairperson of NIWIIT, Bauchi Chapter, Dr Fatima Zambuk, noted this at a one-day programme it organisedContinue Reading

Communications ministry, stakeholders to review impact on telecoms sector

By Jessica Dogo  The Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy says it with collaborate with relevant regulatory authorities to review its impact on the communications sector. The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, said this in a statement on Tuesday, following the acquisition of IHSContinue Reading

INSPIRE Project: Nigerian students showcase innovation, tech talents

By Sylvester Thompson Nigerian students have dominated the Innovation, STEM, and Partnerships for Inclusive and Relevant Education (INSPIRE) project national innovation challenge showcase, emerging as young tech leaders. Two hundred students in the junior and senior secondary categories, with 20 Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) teachers across the sixContinue Reading

Nigeria must embrace synthetic intelligence to stay competitive, says Akano

By Stellamaris Ashinze Mr Tim Akano, Chief Executive Officer of New Horizons Nigeria, says the country must urgently embrace emerging technologies to remain competitive globally. Akano told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Lagos that technology has historically determined global dominance. “In the last 1,000 years, everyContinue Reading

Visit: World Bank commends FG’s heavy investment in technical skills development

By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu A World Bank Officer, Scherezad Latif, has commended the Federal Government for its heavy investment in technical skills development across the country. Latif spoke during a visit to Wavecrest College of Hospitality, Surulere, Lagos, one of the training centres for the Innovation Development and Effectiveness in theContinue Reading

NASS Committee urges investment in ICT institutions

By Jessica Dogo Members of the National Assembly Joint Committee on ICT and Cybersecurity have called for investments in the Federal Government’s ICT institutions. Rep. Stanley Adedeji, Chairman, House Committee on Digital and Information Technology, made the call after the committee inspected the Galaxy Backbone (GBB) Ltd. National Shared ServiceContinue Reading