By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The Federal Government, in partnership with the European Union (EU), inaugurated a £2.7 million Earth Observation (EO)-based Agricultural Innovation Project aimed at transforming Nigeria’s agriculture sector through space technology and data-driven solutions. The project, jointly implemented by the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) and theContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo The Digital Bridge Institute (DBI) says its strategic partnership with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is strengthening digital skills development and promoting inclusive access across Nigeria. President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of DBI, David Daser, said this on Monday in Abuja at the opening of anContinue Reading
Personnel By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) says the country faces a significant gap of 480,000 Data Protection Officers (DPOs), in spite of notable progress recorded in the last three years. The National Commissioner of NDPC, Dr Vincent Olatunji, said this on Monday during the opening ofContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi Prof. Babatunde Rabiu, a Space Physicist, has urged Nigeria, other developing countries to draw inspiration from the Artemis II Moon mission to prioritise investment in science, research and technology. Rabiu, a Research Director at the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), said this on Monday during anContinue Reading
By Blessing Ibegbu Prof. Yusuf Gandu, a Professor of Construction Management at Bingham University, Karu,FCT, has called for a Federal Government policy framework to encourage early adoption of emerging technologies in Nigeria’s construction sector. Gandu made the call on Thursday while delivering the 12th Inaugural Lecture of the university inContinue Reading
By Funmilola Gboteku Mr Timothy Akano, Chief Executive Officer, New Horizons Nigeria, has called for increased inclusion of visually impaired persons in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector. He said visually impaired persons possessed untapped potential that could contribute meaningfully to Nigeria’s ICT development if given the right opportunities.Continue Reading
By Usman Aliyu Igbinedion University, Okada (IUO), Edo, has emerged overall winner in Sub-Saharan Africa at the Huawei ICT Competition. This is contained in a statement issued by the university’s Deputy Director of Public Relations, Mr Lucky Eboh, on Saturday in Benin. Eboh said the university secured the grand prizeContinue Reading
By Olawale Akinremi An electrical engineer, Mr Toyese Oyerinde, has advised the Oyo State Government to exploit the huge deposits of marble in Igbeti, Olorunsogo Local Government Area, to generate electricity. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan, on Saturday, Oyerinde said that President BolaContinue Reading
By Funmilola Gboteku Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) says the institution will be partnering with the Nigerian Association of Technologists in Engineering (NATE) to enhance the capacity of engineering practitioners. The Rector, YABATECH, Dr Ibraheem Abdul, said this during a courtesy visit of NATE to the institution onContinue Reading
By David Adeoye The Oyo State Electricity Regulatory Commission has said that no fewer than 30 investors have expressed interest in partnering with the state in establising its independent power project. The Chairman of the commission, Prof. Daud Sangodoyin, disclosed this while briefing journalists on Wednesday in Ibadan. Sangodoyin, whoContinue Reading
