By Sylvester Thompson To transform Nigeria’s National Research and Innovation Fund (NRIF) from policy into practice, a critical first stakeholder workshop was convened to draft its operational roadmap for launch and governance across the country. The three-day workshop, themed “Building Partnerships for Sustainable Innovation Financing,” commenced in Abuja on MondayContinue Reading
By Vivian Ihechu Nigerian civic technology organisation, Orodata Science, is leading a major effort to establish a sector-specific Artificial Intelligence (AI) governance framework for Nigeria’s newsrooms, aiming to standardise practices and mitigate ethical risks. According to Orodata Science, the initiative seeks to create clear policies for media organisations,Continue Reading
By Philip Yatai A firm, Havel Corporate Concept Ltd., has introduced Artificial Intelligence (Al) Club in Nigerian Schools to empower young minds to become ethical digital citizens. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the firm, Dr Ahmed Badanga, disclosed this at the AI and Blockchain Conference and Training in AbujaContinue Reading
Ijeoma Olorunfemi Thrive Agric has urged the Federal Government to implement policy reforms, strengthen funding mechanisms and deepen integration of basic technology skills education in schools. The Chief Executive Officer of Thrive Agric, Mr Uka Eje, made the call at the third edition of the Abuja Tech Converge(ATC). Eje saidContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo President Bola Tinubu has commended the United Nations (UN), European Union (EU) and other partners for supporting the actualisation of Nigeria’s Three Million Technical Talent (3MTT) Project. Tinubu made the commendation at the 3MTT National Summit 2025, organised by the Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital EconomyContinue Reading
Engineering By Angela Atabo Some engineering experts on Tuesday renewed their commitment to strengthening local content development and raising standards of excellence. The experts, who said this at the groundbreaking ceremony of the Association for Consulting Engineering in Nigeria (ACEN) Estate in Abuja, emphasised the growingContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo A former Minister of Power, Prof. Bart Nnaji, says Nigeria urgently needs scientific breakthroughs to drive sustainability for a better future. Nnaji, a Professor of Robotics and Engineering, said this at the 2025 Nigeria Prize for Science (NPS) Roadshow, with the theme, “Innovation in ICT, AI andContinue Reading
By Sylvester Thompson The National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency has convened a multi-stakeholder review and validation workshop to update and strengthen the National Biotechnology Policy and reposition Nigeria for participation in the global bioeconomy. The two-day workshop scheduled for Dec. 8 to 9, 2025 in Abuja, gathered government officials,Continue Reading
By Olajide Idowu Prof. Femi Ayoade of Redeemer’s University, Ede, in Osun, says funding gaps, weak infrastructure, policy limitations, skill shortages and evolving regulations are preventing Nigeria from fully benefiting from biotechnology advancements. Ayoade, a Professor of Food and Environmental Biotechnology, said this while delivering the university’s 20th Inaugural LectureContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, says the Federal Government is leveraging technology to strengthen governance and protect vulnerable communities in the country. Yilwatda made this known in a communiqué signed by Chukwuemeka Okafor, General Conference Chair for the 2025 InstituteContinue Reading
