By Sylvester Thompson Prof. Abdullahi Mustapha, the Director-General, National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA), has expressed the agency’s readiness to support farmers with technology to boost food production in the country. Mustapha said this when the Islamic Green Club and Empowerment Initiative, a registered faith-based organisation paid him aContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi A Space Engineer, Prof. Spencer Onuh, has stated that Nigeria needs to acquire more advanced satellites to reduce capital flight on data and imagery sourcing, which costs the country over two billion dollars annually. Onuh said this on Tuesday during an interview with the News Agency ofContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria will launch four satellites within the timeline of his administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Tinubu said this at the opening ceremony of the 25th Anniversary of Nigeria in Space in Abuja. The anniversary celebration was organised by the National Space Research and DevelopmentContinue Reading
By Fortune Abang The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) and Innov8 Hub, an NGO, say they will boost local innovations with commercial potential through the maiden National Research Fair (NRF) and “TETFAIR” cohorts in Nigeria. Innov8 Hub provides technical and business support for the effective implementation of TETFAIR and theContinue Reading
By Sylvester Thompson The Biotechnology Society of Nigeria (BSN) has endorsed all commercially released Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) and foods in Nigeria as natural and safe for humans, livestock and the environment. The association disclosed this at the National Symposium on Biotechnology organised in honour of Prof. Vincent Tenebe, Chairman,Continue Reading
By Sylvester Thompson Chief Uche Nnaji, Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology has underscored the need for the full implementation of the Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) policies to drive national development. The minister made the call at the eight edition of the Open Forum on Agricultural Biotechnology Media AwardContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo The Korean Ambassador to Nigeria, Kim Pankyu, has said that the Korean government will continue to support Nigeria’s quest to empower young girls with technology. The ambassador spoke at the final of the National Girls in ICT competition organised by the Ministry of Communications, Innovation and DigitalContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo Some telecommunications stakeholders, on Wednesday, came together to share insights, discuss best practices, and explore innovative approaches on cybersecurity and building a safer digital future. The gathering, which took place in Abuja, was organised by the Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, supported by GalaxyContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The American Geophysical Union (AGU) has unveiled an ethical framework to guide countries, world leaders and institutions on responsible decision making and inclusive dialogue towards addressing climate change and global warming. The report tagged “Ethical Framework Principles for Climate Intervention Research” was signed by MrContinue Reading
By Sunkanmi Onifade Mrs Jane Egerton-Idehen, the Managing Director, Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) Ltd., has reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to replacing the NIGCOMSAT-1R satellite before its lifespan ends in 2026. Egerton-Idehen disclosed this at a news conference to mark the begining of Nigerian Satellite Week in Abuja on Wednesday. SheContinue Reading
