By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu A World Bank Officer, Scherezad Latif, has commended the Federal Government for its heavy investment in technical skills development across the country. Latif spoke during a visit to Wavecrest College of Hospitality, Surulere, Lagos, one of the training centres for the Innovation Development and Effectiveness in theContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo Members of the National Assembly Joint Committee on ICT and Cybersecurity have called for investments in the Federal Government’s ICT institutions. Rep. Stanley Adedeji, Chairman, House Committee on Digital and Information Technology, made the call after the committee inspected the Galaxy Backbone (GBB) Ltd. National Shared ServiceContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo The Digital Bridge Institute (DBI) and Learn2Earn have partnered to train 1million Artificial Intelligence (AI) Engineers in tech in the next 10 years. The partnership was formalised during a courtesy visit by Learn2Earn’s CEO, Kesiah Valkin, to DBI’s President, David Daser, on Wednesday in Abuja. The NewsContinue Reading
By Vivian Ihechu Every year, the world celebrates the International Day of Women and Girls in Science on Feb.11. The day promotes full, equal access to and participation in STEM fields for women; it is important because science is better when women are involved. Established by the United Nations (UN)Continue Reading
By Stellamaris Ashinze The Nigerian Institute of Welding (NIW) says that efforts are underway to regulate and integrate informal, roadside welders into Nigeria’s national certification system through the National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF). The President, NIW, Dr Solomon Edebiri, made this known in an interview with the News AgencyContinue Reading
By Oluwatope Lawanson The Lagos State Head of Service, Mr Bode Agoro, has emphasised responsibility, service and integrity as key qualities of young leaders. Agoro laid the emphasis during a courtesy visit to him by Miss Esther Etiyemonu, the One-Day Governor of Lagos State, and her team members, on MondayContinue Reading
By Stellamaris Ashinze The National Institute of Welding (NIW) has urged the Federal Government to continue to invest in welding technology and skills development to strengthen industrial capacity and boost economic growth. The President, NIW, Dr Solomon Edebiri, made this appeal in an interview with the News AgencyContinue Reading
By Olatunde Ajayi The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) says there is an urgent need to bridge the gap between academia, research, and industry through industry-driven academic curricula. The Ibadan Branch Chairman of the NSE, Ayokunnu Ojedele, stated this during the inauguration of new executive members. Ojedele said that bridgingContinue Reading
Economic growth: NCC, NITDA, others reiterate need for digital trust By Ijeoma Olorunfemi Stakeholders across government, private sector and regulatory agencies have underscored the central role of trust, ethics and collaboration in safeguarding personal data as Nigeria deepens its digital transformation. They made the call at the National Data PrivacyContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi Stakeholders in Nigeria’s digital ecosystem have called for stronger collaboration, ethical governance and public trust as the country embraces emerging technologies driving the digital economy. They made the call at the National Data Privacy Summit organised by the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) as part of activitiesContinue Reading
