Funding gap, weak infrastructure hinder Nigeria’s biotech potential — Don

By Olajide Idowu Prof. Femi Ayoade of Redeemer’s University, Ede, in Osun, says funding gaps, weak infrastructure, policy limitations, skill shortages and evolving regulations are preventing Nigeria from fully benefiting from biotechnology advancements. Ayoade, a Professor of Food and Environmental Biotechnology, said this while delivering the university’s 20th Inaugural LectureContinue Reading

FG leverages tech to boost governance, protect vulnerable communities- APC Chairman

By Jessica Dogo The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, says the Federal Government is leveraging technology to strengthen governance and protect vulnerable communities in the country. Yilwatda made this known in a communiqué signed by Chukwuemeka Okafor, General Conference Chair for the 2025 InstituteContinue Reading

Adefegha bags Academy of Science award for brain-protective food research

By Ijeoma Olorunfemi Prof. Stephen Adefegha has received the Gold Medalist Life Sciences, 2025 for his research on brain-protective foods from the Nigerian Academy of Science (NAS). Prof. Jonathan Babalola, Chairman, NAS Science Prize Committee, announced this in a statement he issued in Abuja. Adefegha is a professor of Biochemistry atContinue Reading

NSE tasks govt on harnessing Nigeria’s blue economy potential

By Olatunde Ajayi The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has called on the government to develop Nigeria’s blue economy, to effectively unlock its full potential. The President and Chairman‑in‑Council of the association, Mrs Margaret Oguntala, made the call on Monday at a news conference heralding 2025 NSE International Conference scheduledContinue Reading

FCT-UBEB entrenching science, technology innovation in basic schools 

By Angela Atabo The Federal Capital Territory Universal Basic Education Board (FCT-UBEB) says it is promoting science and technology education in basic schools to entrench innovation and entrepreneurship among learners. Acting Executive Chairman of the board, Mr Alhassan Sule, said this on Saturday in Abuja, at the15th Edition of theContinue Reading

Innov8 Hub underscores need for adequate investment in research-based solutions

By Fortune Abang Innov8 Hub, a non-profit and non-governmental innovation centre, has emphasised the need for increased investment in research-driven solutions to global challenges. The NGO’s Deputy General-Manager, Dr Deji Ige, gave the advice while briefing newsmen on the sidelines of the one-day demo for Academic Solutions Incubation Programme (ASIP)Continue Reading

Experts urge local AI development to safeguard Africa’s data rights

By Martha Agas Experts have renewed calls for Nigeria to develop local Artificial Intelligence tools to strengthen data privacy and protect African digital resources from external misuse. The call was made during the AI Summit organised by the Centre for Journalism, Innovation and Development, in Abuja, drawing experts and technologyContinue Reading

Unnicon seeks collaboration to bridge digital gap in telemedic care

By Jessica Dogo The Chairman of Unnicon Group of Companies, Prof. Chuks Ekwueme, has called for collaboration with the company on its newly launched application ‘MySmartMedic’ to bridge the gap in Nigeria’s healthcare delivery. Ekwueme made the call at the launch of MySmartMedic Application organised by the Unicorn group ofContinue Reading