By Stellamaris Ashinze and Funmilola Gboteku The Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) has initiated a collaboration with ITB Nigeria Ltd. to advance engineering practice across the country. During a courtesy visit to ITB’s head office in Lagos,Continue Reading
By Jessica Dogo Galaxy Backbone (GBB) and the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance and support the development and integration of smart police stations nationwide. The event, which was held on Friday in Abuja, is seen as a strategicContinue Reading
By Ijeome Olorunfemi/Vivian Emoni Stakeholders from various sectors have called for an urgent and effective collaboration to propel investment in satellite infrastructure and also prioritise integration of space technologies into development blueprints. The stakeholders made the call in Abuja in a communiqué issued by Mrs Olayemi John-Mensah, Abuja Chamber ofContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu The Skilled Women Initiative (TSWINI), an NGO, has trained and empowered 30 underserved women on the services of electric tricycle, locally known as Keke NAPEP, in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the comprehensive training offered modules on electric vehicleContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The Federal Government, Mastercard Foundation and Jobberman have pledged to collaborate to ensure the employment of marginalised groups in the country using new technologies. The stakeholders made the call at a roundtable on “Technology and Employment Inclusion in Marginalised Contexts” held in Abuja on Thursday. Continue Reading
By Olasunkanmi Onifade The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, has reaffirmed the commitment of the Armed Forces to collaborate with technology-driven enterprises, research institutions, and industry leaders in developing innovative solutions to enhance national security. Musa made this known at the launch of Phase II of the NIGCOMSATContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, has been elected as the Vice-Chair of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) Council in Geneva. The Deputy Director/Head of Press, and Public Relations Unit, Eunice Akro, made this known in a statement issued on Wednesday inContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi/Vivian Emoni The Federal Government has tasked other African countries and the business community within the continent to explore opportunities that abound in the space ecosystem. Chief Uche Nnaji, Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, made the call at the opening of a three-day second edition of theContinue Reading
By Raji Rasak Mr Mathew Ogieva, a U.S.-based Nigerian and visionary in geoscience and data innovation, has continued to leave an indelible mark on global Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) advancement. Ogieva, in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday, said he served asContinue Reading
By Ibukun Emiola Prof. Marcelo Knobel, Executive Director, The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS), says strong ethical frameworks and inclusive global standards will prevent Artificial Intelligence (AI) from further widening global inequalities. Knobel told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that ethical considerations must be embedded from the outset of AIContinue Reading
