By Ijeoma Olorunfemi Prof. Babatunde Rabiu, Research Director, National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), has been appointed the 2nd Vice-Chairman and Rapporteur of the UN-Committee on Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (UN-COPUOS). Mr Olayode Abdurasaq, Senior Special Assistant on Media Communications to the Director-General of NASRDA, to Dr MatthewContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo The Galaxy Backbone (GBB) said that the country must take a leading role in shaping emerging technologies rather than consuming global innovations. The Managing Director of GBB, Prof. Ibrahim Adeyanju, said this at a press conference in Abuja on Monday to kick off activities to mark theContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has described the Nigerian Digital Postcode Initiative as a critical tool for strengthening national security, public safety and institutional coordination across the country. Maj.-Gen. Adamu Laka, the National Coordinator, National Counter Terrorism Centre, said this on Monday in Abuja,Continue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi Former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji, has denied allegations that he is evading law enforcement authorities, describing a recent media report on the matter as inaccurate. Nnaji, in a statement on Monday in Abuja through his spokesperson, Dr Robert Ngwu, said he wasContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba Learntor Foundation, a digital transformation non-governmental organisation, has continued its TechUp Boys schools tour in Lagos, urging students to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) and build positive digital footprints for future success. The foundation’s Founder, Mrs Mercy George-Igbafe, spoke during visits to Vetland Senior Grammar School and KekeContinue Reading
By Sylvester Thompson The Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology (NIFST) has called on stakeholders to strengthen efforts toward transforming food research into marketable products to boost food security, jobs and sustainable development. Dr Bola Osinowo, the NIFST President, made the call on Tuesday in Abuja at the 12thContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has supported the Federal Government’s Girls in ICT empowerment initiative by hosting 185 students on an industry excursion. NCC Director of Public Affairs, Nnenna Ukoha, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. She said the tour was designed to inspireContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo The Board of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has appointed Ms Princess Emiko as Interim Chairman of the governing board of the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI). The NCC Director of Public Affairs, Nnenna Ukoha, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja. Ukoha said theContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, has expressed confidence in the ability of young Nigerian girls to lead innovation and provide solutions to national challenges. Tijani said this at the grand finale of the National Girls in ICT 2026 Competition, on FridayContinue Reading
Tolu Aiyegbusi The Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) and Africhips R&D,signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to build domestic capacity in advanced technology. Prof. Nnayelugo Ike-Muonso, Director-General, RMRDC, while signing on behalf of RMRDC said the partnership aligned with its mandate to harness local resources for industrial development.Continue Reading
