By Okeoghene Akubuike A Lagos-based Senior Strategist and Analyst, Mr Lanre Basamta, says sustained investments by Globacom in broadband infrastructure and digital connectivity continue to reinforce the telecommunications sector’s growing contribution to Nigeria’s economy. Basamta said in a statement on Friday that the telecommunications sector contributed 9.19 per centContinue Reading
Tolu Aiyegbusi The Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) says it aims to fuel innovation, industrial growth and economic diversification by overhauling its research culture template. The Director‑General/CEO, RMRDC, Prof. Nnanyelugo Ike‑Muonso, said this on Thursday in Abuja at the inauguration of Digital Journal of Raw Materials Research (JORMAR). HeContinue Reading
By Michael Ajayi/Jessica Dogo The Federal Government has urged African Nations to collaborate in bridging the telecommunication gap, revealing that nearly one billion people on the continent lack mobile internet access. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, Nadungu Gagare, said this on Thursday in Abuja. Gagare, whoContinue Reading
By Funmilola Gboteku Babcock University and New Horizons Nigeria have deployed an Artificial Intelligence-powered drone surveillance system to strengthen campus security while expanding practical technology training for students. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the initiative aims at strengthening campus security and equipping students with skills in droneContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The Nigerian Society of Physical Sciences (NSPS), has urged the Federal Government to introduce policies that would compel multinational companies in Nigeria to support research and development in Nigerian universities. Prof. Johnson Abimbola, president of NSPS, said this on Wednesday during an interview with the News AgencyContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The Federal Government has called for stronger collaboration between public and private sector stakeholders to build a trusted, secure and inclusive Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI). Dr Abisoye Coker-Odusote, Director-General, National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) made the call on Wednesday in Abuja at the 2026 ITGOV summit organised by Tranter IT in partnershipContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi Prof. Johnson Abimbola, President, Nigerian Society of Physical Sciences (NSPS), says emerging technologies are transforming research and development in the physical sciences therefore require increased funding. Abimbola said this on Wednesday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja while speaking on the impact ofContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has commended the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for its initiative on Zero-Rated Access for Educational Platforms and Content. The UNESCO’s Digital Transformation Specialist, Dr Yinka Oyerinde, gave the commendation on Tuesday in Abuja at a one-day Public ConsultationContinue Reading
By Olusegun Aribike The Lagos State Government has opened registration for the maiden Lagos Cleaner Energy Schools Innovation Challenge (LCESIC) 2026, aimed at nurturing young innovators and promoting clean energy solutions among secondary school students. The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources announced the commencement of registration in a statementContinue Reading
By Olasunkanmi Onifade The Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Young Innovators of Nigeria (YIN), and Nigeria Computer Society (NCS), Abuja Chapter, have reaffirmed their commitment to smart city development and the nation’s sustainable digital transformation. The Managing Director, REA, Rural Electrification Agency, Abba Aliyu, said this during the inauguration of theContinue Reading
