By Olatunde Ajayi Mechanical engineering stakeholders have raised concerns that university-based engineering and technology research is not being fully commercialised. The concerns were expressed at the 5th Annual Prof. Olusoji Ofi Distinguished Academic Lecture on Saturday in Ibadan. The lecture was organised by the Ibadan Chapter of the Nigerian InstitutionContinue Reading
Dr Robert Ngwu, the Special Adviser to former Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Mr Uche Nnaji, has clarified reports claiming that a Federal Government panel confirmed certificate forgery against the ex-minister.Continue Reading
R By Ijeoma Olorunfemi Stakeholders in the space and engineering sectors have called for renewed commitment, more investment and improved coordination to achieve the country’s space development goals. They made the call at the inaugural Colloquium of Fellows and Fellowship Conferment of the Nigerian Institution of Space Engineers (NISEng) inContinue Reading
By Stephen Adeleye The Nigerian Women in Information Technology (NIWIIT) has launched the Campus Tech Queens Initiative, a national programme to prepare female students for global digital excellence and leadership. The initiative was unveiled in Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja. It is a hackathon-driven, mentorship-based scheme to identify, train, mentor andContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe/ Funmilola Gboteku TeKnowledge and Microsoft have expanded their partnership to accelerate Nigeria’s national Artificial Intelligence (AI) skills development to position the country for stronger global competitiveness. Ms Aileen Allkins, the President of TeKnowledge, said at a news conference this on Thursday in Lagos. Allkins at the conferenceContinue Reading
Strengthening Digital Security Standards in the Era of Online Interactive Services The rapid expansion of online interactive services, including gaming, streaming, and digital entertainment, has accelerated the development of advanced cybersecurity standards. As more users engage with digital platforms, service providers are investing heavily in secure infrastructure, encryption technologies, andContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) and its partners have advocated reliable irrigation cropland data in Nigeria using space technology to boost food security. They made the call at the opening of a 3-day workshop on Irrigation Earth Observation (IrrEO) project in collaboration with UniversityContinue Reading
Government Reviews Compliance Standards for Fast-Growing Online Gaming Platforms Rapid growth in the online gaming industry has drawn increased attention from regulators worldwide. In Nigeria and across Europe, governments are reviewing compliance standards to ensure emerging platforms operate fairly, transparently, and responsibly. Balancing innovation with user protection is central, especiallyContinue Reading
Virtual Phone Number Solutions for Messaging Platforms There is no doubt that today, no one is surprised by the need to register on messengers to work, communicate, and promote projects in a digital environment. However, more and more users are wondering: Is it really worth using a personal phone numberContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi Mr Oluwafemi Osho, a cybersecurity expert, has urged Nigeria to adopt a development-first, risk-aware approach to ensure effective governance, regulation, and responsible innovation in Artificial Intelligence (AI). Osho made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria ((NAN) in Abuja, noting that Nigeria hadContinue Reading
