By Sylvester Thompson The National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA), says the agency’s innovation to develop bio-fungicide that will replace mosquito coil is almost 75 per cent complete. Prof. Abdullahi Mustapha, Director-General, NBRDA, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Thursday.Continue Reading
By Sylvester Thompson The National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA) is developing a bio-fungicide to combat fungi attack on ginger, which has contributed to its scarcity and costly market value. Bio-fungicide is a type of biopesticide that uses natural substances, like bacteria, fungi, or viruses, to control or killContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi Space experts and enthusiasts have advocated for the demystification of space concept among citizens to harness its potential. The experts made the call on Tuesday in Abuja at the ongoing 3rd International Space Ungana conference with theme “Advancing the African Space Agenda: Space Research and Innovation”. SpaceContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has reiterated its commitment to push indigenous startups to global markets for the sustainability of their innovation. Malam Kashifu Inuwa, Director-General of NITDA said this on Tuesday in Abuja at the North Central roadshow ahead of the Gulf International TechnologyContinue Reading
By Mustapha Yauri Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria has secured a 5 million euros grant to develop an AI-powered microscope for diagnosing parasitic diseases. The Director of Public Affairs, Directorate of the university, Auwalu Umar, made this known on Monday in Zaria. Umar said that the microscope would be ableContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo The Cyber Security Experts Association of Nigeria (CSEAN) has applauded the winners of the 2025 National Cybersecurity Awards for their hard work and outstanding contributions to Nigeria’s cybersecurity ecosystem. CSEAN’s President, Ade Shoyinka, who gave the commendation in a statement on Sunday also commended the NationalContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, says the standardised design for federal and state governments websites will improve citizens’ engagements and trust for government. Tijani said this at the opening of a two-day workshop on co-creation of a national standardised web designContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has unveiled its General Authorisation Framework (GAF) to enhance growth in the industry and empower underserved communities. The commission did the unveiling during a stakeholder engagement for the Nigerian Telecoms Industry on Thursday in Abuja. TheContinue Reading
Ahead of Nigeria’s open banking implementation in August, a cybersecurity expert, Mr Anthony Fakiyesi, has emphasised the need to prioritise robust cybersecurity protocols to safeguard sensitive information and protect the financial ecosystem’s integrity. Fakiyesi, also a cloud-security consultant, made this known in an interview with the News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Funmilola Gboteku The Lagos State Government and the City of London have launched a pioneering partnership to promote technological innovation and collaboration between the two global cities. The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, disclosed this during a Tech Summit organised by London and Partners in Lagos on Tuesday. TheContinue Reading
