By Olasunkanmi Onifade The African University of Science and Technology (AUST) on Wednesday in Abuja called for stronger efforts to bridge the gap between research and policy in Nigeria’s science and technology sector. Chairman of the Local Organising Committee for the Conference on Communicating Science, Technology and Innovation for NationalContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) on Saturday collaborated with partners to sensitise children on careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM). The programme, titled ‘STEAM Funfest’, was organised in partnership with Astronomy Without Borders (AWB) and Edufun Technik to engage children duringContinue Reading
By Funmilola Gboteku The Women’s Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC) says it is more committed to bridging the gender gap in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM), through its flagship programme, She Creates Camp. Diamond Oshomoji, Programme Coordinator of W.TEC, said this on SaturdayContinue Reading
By Olatunde Ajayi The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has emphasised the need for stakeholders’ collaboration to ensure a seamless transformation of ideas to impactful digital solutions. The Director-General of NITDA, Mr Kashifu Inuwa, stated this during an engagement meeting with the NITDA States Digital Economy Technical Working GroupContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo Dr Aminu Maida, the Executive Vice-Chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to transparency, accountability and innovation, in regulating the country’s telecommunications sector. Many Nigerians have complained about what they describe as high tariffs and expensive data by telecom providers. Maida said, during anContinue Reading
By Olasunkanmi Onifade Mr Christopher Ugbebor, a software engineer, has urged the authorities and cyber space stakeholder to adopt a preventive approach to fighting cybercrimes in the country. He said this during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Tuesday. Ugbebor said though there wasContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo The Federal Government, through the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF), has reaffirmed Galaxy Backbone (GBB) as its official Information and Communications Technology (ICT) provider. This is contained in a statement issued by its Head, Corporate Communications, Chidi Okpala, on Monday inContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba The Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN), Lagos Chapter, has launched a mentorship scheme to help young engineers secure jobs and eventually become employers. The virtual launch of the ‘SheEngineers Consultancy Apprenticeship Programme’ (SECAP) was held on Friday, in commemoration of International Youth Day. APWENContinue Reading
By Olasunkanmi Onifade The Nigerian Institute of Building (NIOB) has urged all states to adopt and consistently enforce building regulatory laws tailored to their jurisdictions, to enhance public safety and uphold professional accountability nationwide. NIOB President, Mr Alderton Ewa, made the call at a media briefing in Abuja ahead ofContinue Reading
By Hilary Akalugwu Prof. Simon Ortuanya, the Vice-Chancellor, University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN), has advised scholars to exercise caution in their application of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Ortuanya said in Nsukka, Enugu State, on Thursday, at the 41st National Conference of Social Studies Educationists Association of Nigeria (SOSAN) that AI, thoughContinue Reading
