By Ibukun Emiola Women professionals in geospatial science and Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields have called for stronger mentorship, early exposure and supportive policies to increase girls’ participation in science-driven careers. The professionals made the call in Ibadan on Tuesday at a “Women in Geospatial Leadership Programme”. TheContinue Reading
By Sylvester Thompson Nigeria and the European Union(EU) have signed a historic science and technology pact, ending a 20-year hiatus to drive measurable innovation and scale startups across Africa through proactive implementation. Ambassador Gautier Mignot, Head of EU delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS and his team, signed on behalf ofContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The Nigerian Society of Physical Sciences (NSPS) says physical sciences remain central to advancing innovation, economic transformation and sustainable development in Nigeria. This is contained in a communiqué issued in Abuja on Monday at the end of its 4thinternational conference held in Zaria, Kaduna State, fromContinue Reading
By Sylvester Thompson Students of the University of Abuja have expressed confidence in Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) following an intensive interactive session held at Abuja campus on Friday. The forum, designed to bridge the gap between scientific innovation and public perception, provided a platform for students to engage directly withContinue Reading
By Henry Oladele Prof. Temitope Jaiyeola, a professor of Mathematics at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, says that Nigeria’s digital economy needs home grown security solutions using mathematical models. Jaiyeola said this on Thursday in Lagos while delivering the 3rd Chair Occupier’s Public Lecture of Pastor Enoch Adeboye Professorial ChairContinue Reading
By Amina Ahmed The Nigerian Women in Information and Technology (NIWIIT) says challenges such as underrepresentation, bias and limited access to resources still persist for girls studying Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) courses. The Chairperson of NIWIIT, Bauchi Chapter, Dr Fatima Zambuk, noted this at a one-day programme it organisedContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo The Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy says it with collaborate with relevant regulatory authorities to review its impact on the communications sector. The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, said this in a statement on Tuesday, following the acquisition of IHSContinue Reading
By Sylvester Thompson Nigerian students have dominated the Innovation, STEM, and Partnerships for Inclusive and Relevant Education (INSPIRE) project national innovation challenge showcase, emerging as young tech leaders. Two hundred students in the junior and senior secondary categories, with 20 Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) teachers across the sixContinue Reading
By Stellamaris Ashinze Mr Tim Akano, Chief Executive Officer of New Horizons Nigeria, says the country must urgently embrace emerging technologies to remain competitive globally. Akano told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Lagos that technology has historically determined global dominance. “In the last 1,000 years, everyContinue Reading
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
