By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) and its partners have advocated reliable irrigation cropland data in Nigeria using space technology to boost food security. They made the call at the opening of a 3-day workshop on Irrigation Earth Observation (IrrEO) project in collaboration with UniversityContinue Reading

Government Reviews Compliance Standards for Fast-Growing Online Gaming Platforms Rapid growth in the online gaming industry has drawn increased attention from regulators worldwide. In Nigeria and across Europe, governments are reviewing compliance standards to ensure emerging platforms operate fairly, transparently, and responsibly. Balancing innovation with user protection is central, especiallyContinue Reading

By Ijeoma Olorunfemi Mr Oluwafemi Osho, a cybersecurity expert, has urged Nigeria to adopt a development-first, risk-aware approach to ensure effective governance, regulation, and responsible innovation in Artificial Intelligence (AI). Osho made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria ((NAN) in Abuja, noting that Nigeria hadContinue Reading

By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The National Board for Technology Incubation (NBTI) has unveiled the NextGen Innovation Challenge 2026, a platform designed to accelerate innovation, mobilise investment and position Nigeria for global competitiveness. Director-General of NBTI, Dr Kazeem Raji, announced this on Thursday at a news conference to kick off the NextGenContinue Reading

By Deji Abdulwahab Abuja, Feb. 26, 2026 (NAN) The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has described digital innovation as a central tool to timely, accurate, and coordinated communication, especially during moments of crises or national importance. Idris said this on Thursday when a delegation from theContinue Reading

By Stellamaris Ashinze LagoA Lagos-based medical doctor and health educator, Dr Olawale Ogunlana, has been named among five Sub-Saharan African creators featured on TikTok’s Global Discover List 2026. Ogunlana, known on TikTok as  @doctorwalesmd, is the founder of HealthKraft Africa and was recognised in the “Educators” category of the globalContinue Reading

By Ijeoma Olorunfemi Dr Matthew Adepoju, Director-General of the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) has stressed the critical role of space technology in strengthening Nigeria’s national security architecture. Adepoju made the remarks on Thursday during a courtesy visit to the Minister of Defence, retired Gen. Christopher Musa inContinue Reading

By Olasunkanmi Onifade The Federal Government says effective deployment of the National Research and Innovation Fund (NRIF) will unlock the potential of Nigerian youths and drive national development. The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology(FMIST), Mr Philip Ebiogeh, said this at the Third Stakeholders’ Consultation Workshop onContinue Reading

By Stanley Nwanosike The Federal Government has trained 900 youths in Enugu on critical digital skill in emerging areas such as cybersecurity, data science, digital literacy and entrepreneurship. The Director-General of National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Mr Kashifu Abdullahi, disclosed this in an address at the ongoing Enugu TechContinue Reading