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
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
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The Nigerian Society of Physical Sciences (NSPS) says physical sciences remain central to advancing innovation, economic transformation and sustainable development in Nigeria. This is contained in a communiqué issued in Abuja on Monday at the end of its 4thinternational conference held in Zaria, Kaduna State, fromContinue Reading
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
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
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
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
