Firm develops technology to structure consumable liquids

By Ijeoma Olorunfemi QNET, a global direct selling company says it has developed technologies designed to structure liquids and enhance human wellness through improved hydration, reduced microbial load and strengthened environmental protection. Fluid-structure interaction, otherwise known as FSI, is the process in which fluid such as water and a solidContinue Reading

How Nigeria can reap from global automation market

By Tolu Aiyegbusi Some Information and Communication (ICT) experts have advocated targeted skills, cross-sector collaboration, and inclusive policy if Nigeria would benefit from the huge global opportunities presented by automation. They said this in interviews with the News agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abuja. According to them, automationContinue Reading

NIGCOMSAT trains 120 youths on VSAT installation in Enugu

By Stanley Nwanosike No fewer than 120 youths from 17 local government areas of Enugu State are undergoing training on Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) installation, configuration, maintenance and enterprise in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the five-day training is organised by the Nigerian CommunicationContinue Reading

How developing Planetarium infrastructure can facilitate Nigeria’s space exploration — NASRDA

By Ijeoma Olorunfemi Prof. Benjamin Ayatunji, Director, Physical and Life Sciences, National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), says investments in Planetarium infrastructure will position Nigeria on the path of space development. Ayatunji, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja, described a planetariumContinue Reading

FG tasks auto manufacturers on CNG, EV production capacity

By Lucy Ogalue Vice-President Kashim Shettima has urged automotive manufacturers in Nigeria to scale up production capacity for Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) powered and electric vehicles to meet the rising national demand. Shettima, represented by the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr Kingsley Udeh, made the call on TuesdayContinue Reading

We’ve grown Nigeria’s digital broadcast subsector by 35%–NIGCOMSAT

By Olasunkanmi Onifade The Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) Ltd says  the country’s  the country’s digital broadcast subsector  has expanded by 35 per cent to 75 per cent utilisation in two years. It said this represented a milestone in the country’s digital transformation drive. The Managing Director of NIGCOMSAT, Mrs JaneContinue Reading

Leverage AI to compete in global, social spaces, expert tells Nigerians

By Vivian Emoni An economist, Dr Chinedu Amadi, has urged Nigerians to leverage the opportunities inherent in Artificial Intelligence (AI) to become competitive in the global business and social spaces. Amadi, President, Organisation of Youth in International Trade and Commerce (OY-ITC), made the call in an interview with the NewsContinue Reading

Scientists advocate shared responsibility to boost food security

    By Funmilola Gboteku/Olanrewaju Akojede   Stakeholders at the Nigeria Institute of Food Science and Technology (NIFST) conference have called for stronger collaboration among government, academia and industry players to tackle food insecurity.   They said this during the NIFST (FIIRO Zone) biennial conference in Wednesday in Lagos.  Continue Reading

NATE restates commitment to ethics, fair remuneration

    By Funmilola Gboteku/Olanrewaju Akojede The Nigerian Association of Technologists in Engineering (NATE) on Thursday reaffirmed its commitment to upholding professional ethics and ensuring fair remuneration for its members nationwide. Dr Dominic Udoatan, National President and Chairman in Council of NATE, stated this during the association’s 41st Annual GeneralContinue Reading