By Jessica Dogo Mr Daren Tang, Director-General of the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), says Nigeria is emerging as a global centre of innovation and creativity. Tang spoke on Monday in Abuja at the launch of the WIPO Nigeria Office for innovation and policy development. He said Nigeria should leverageContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo The Federal Government says its partnership with the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) is strengthening Nigeria’s innovation ecosystem and supporting a robust intellectual property framework. Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, said this on Monday at the launch of the WIPO Nigeria Office inContinue Reading
By Nana Musa/Daniel Obaje The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the growth of the Electric Vehicle (EV) industry in the country through policies that prioritise local content, innovation, technology transfer and industrial development. The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr Kingsley Udeh, stated this at theContinue Reading
Why Every Building Needs a Smart, Modern Distribution Board Every building relies on the safe and efficient distribution of electrical power to operate various devices and systems. At the heart of this process is the distribution board, a vital electrical instrument that manages and protects electrical circuits. In recent years,Continue Reading
By Jessica Dogo Experts and scholars at the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) are set to discuss Artificial Intelligence, cybersecurity and 6th Generation technology during the Nigeria International Conference on Digital Transformation (NIGERCON). The conference is expected to boost Nigeria’s digital economy, research excellence and industry innovation. TheContinue Reading
By Olasunkanmi Onifade The Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) Limited says Nigerians will not need to purchase special set-top boxes to access services under the Digital Switchover (DSO) initiative and enjoy over 100 television channels. The Managing Director of NIGCOMSAT, Jane Egerton-Idehen, stated this on Monday in Abuja at a jointContinue Reading
By Ikenna Osuoha Mehtic Technology, developers of the BankPlus Core Banking Infrastructure, has secured a place at the global Startup World Cup Finals in Silicon Valley, U.S. The Media Relations Lead, Mr., Franklin Tochukwu, said in a statement in Abuja on Saturday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports thatContinue Reading
By Jumoke Olaitan Stakeholders have urged Nigerian youths to embrace leadership, innovation and digital skills to drive transformational change and social impact in their communities. The stakeholders made the call on Friday in Abuja at the “Unleash Your Leadership Potential Conference,” organised by IV LEAD. IV LEAD is a leadershipContinue Reading
By Benson Ezugwu Dr Kingsley Udeh, the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, says the ministry will ensure the commercialisation of Projects Development Institute (PRODA) products. Udeh said this on Friday during his working visit to the institute in Enugu. The minister said that commercialisation of the technology ecosystem wasContinue Reading
By Michael Ajayi/Ijeoma Olorunfemi Prof. Kunle Odunsi, a Clinician-Scientist, has advocated an urgent transformation of cancer care in Nigeria through the adoption of precision oncology, immunotherapy and expanded cancer research infrastructure. Odunsi, Director, University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Centre, Chicago, U.S. made the call during a public lecture andContinue Reading
