By Nana Musa/Daniel Obaje The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the growth of the Electric Vehicle (EV) industry in the country through policies that prioritise local content, innovation, technology transfer and industrial development. The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr Kingsley Udeh, stated this at theContinue Reading
Why Every Building Needs a Smart, Modern Distribution Board Every building relies on the safe and efficient distribution of electrical power to operate various devices and systems. At the heart of this process is the distribution board, a vital electrical instrument that manages and protects electrical circuits. In recent years,Continue Reading
By Jessica Dogo Experts and scholars at the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) are set to discuss Artificial Intelligence, cybersecurity and 6th Generation technology during the Nigeria International Conference on Digital Transformation (NIGERCON). The conference is expected to boost Nigeria’s digital economy, research excellence and industry innovation. TheContinue Reading
By Olasunkanmi Onifade The Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) Limited says Nigerians will not need to purchase special set-top boxes to access services under the Digital Switchover (DSO) initiative and enjoy over 100 television channels. The Managing Director of NIGCOMSAT, Jane Egerton-Idehen, stated this on Monday in Abuja at a jointContinue Reading
By Ikenna Osuoha Mehtic Technology, developers of the BankPlus Core Banking Infrastructure, has secured a place at the global Startup World Cup Finals in Silicon Valley, U.S. The Media Relations Lead, Mr., Franklin Tochukwu, said in a statement in Abuja on Saturday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports thatContinue Reading
By Jumoke Olaitan Stakeholders have urged Nigerian youths to embrace leadership, innovation and digital skills to drive transformational change and social impact in their communities. The stakeholders made the call on Friday in Abuja at the “Unleash Your Leadership Potential Conference,” organised by IV LEAD. IV LEAD is a leadershipContinue Reading
By Benson Ezugwu Dr Kingsley Udeh, the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, says the ministry will ensure the commercialisation of Projects Development Institute (PRODA) products. Udeh said this on Friday during his working visit to the institute in Enugu. The minister said that commercialisation of the technology ecosystem wasContinue Reading
By Michael Ajayi/Ijeoma Olorunfemi Prof. Kunle Odunsi, a Clinician-Scientist, has advocated an urgent transformation of cancer care in Nigeria through the adoption of precision oncology, immunotherapy and expanded cancer research infrastructure. Odunsi, Director, University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Centre, Chicago, U.S. made the call during a public lecture andContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has inaugurated the Technical Working Group (TWG) for the National Regulatory Sandbox to strengthen coordination in the innovation ecosystem. Malam Kashifu Inuwa, Director-General of NITDA, said the initiative was designed to address structural regulatory bottlenecks slowing innovation in Nigeria’s digital economy. RepresentedContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi/Michael Ajayi The Nigerian Academy of Sciences (NAS) has inducted six scientists as fellows of the Academy and also opened its Science Museum and Library to the public. The induction of the fellows held simultaneously with a public lecture on “Redefining Cancer Care in the Era of ImmunotherapyContinue Reading
