By Funmilola Gboteku The Nigerian Association of Technologists in Engineering (NATE) has stepped up efforts to highlight the vital role technologists play in Nigeria’s national development. The association stressed the importance of recognising technologists, stating that a strong technological base is crucial for Nigeria’s overall progress and sustainableContinue Reading
By Diana Omueza A group, PanAfricare Nigeria, says it will equip 14 underserved schools in six states with high-tech toolkits to encourage Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education. Mr Patrick Adah, the Country Director, PanAfricare Nigeria, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) inContinue Reading
By Alex Enebeli Innoson Kiara Academy, Enugu, has partnered with the Nigerian Automotive Technicians Association (NATA) to train 5,000 youths in vocational skills over the next two years. The programme targets unemployed youths from the South-East region of Nigeria, with the aim of equipping them with practical skills for gainfulContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi A research and advisory company, Veriv Africa, is advocating for data-driven solutions to address governance and reforms across the 774 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the country. Ms Omotayo Faro, Managing Director of the company said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading
By Jessica Dogo The Federal Government has called for the acceleration of broadband, fibre-optic networks and rural connectivity programmes in underserved regions of the country. The Director-General of National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, made the call in his keynote speech at the 2025 ITGOV Conference, on ThursdayContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo The Federal Government has inaugurated fibre-to-home to hostels at the University of Abuja (UniAbuja) as part of plans to ensure 24- hour internet supply to special institutions nationwide before the end of 2026. The Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Alausa, said at an event in Abuja thatContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo The Federal Government says it plans to invest in 7,000 towers to expand network coverage to underserved communities, with a focus to bridge digital divide and promote inclusive development in the country. Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy Dr BosunContinue Reading
By Stellamaris Ashinze The Nigeria Natural Medicine Development Agency (NNMDA) on Tuesday unveiled two natural medicine products and presented malaria prevention kits to military and paramilitary agencies. The Director-General of NNMDA, Prof. Martins Emeje, made the presentation in LagosContinue Reading
By Kingsley Okoye The Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology has refuted a recent media report which labelled the Minister, Chief Uche Nnaji, as a ‘sleeping minister’. The ministry, in a statement signed by the Senior Special Adviser, Administration to the Minister, Dr Robert Ngwu, on Tuesday in Abuja,Continue Reading
By Stanley Nwanosike The Enugu State Commissioner for Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr Lawrence Ezeh, says Gov. Peter Mbah has advanced digitalisation, innovation, and tech-driven policies within two years. Ezeh revealed this to journalists in Enugu while outlining Mbah’s achievements in Innovation, Science and Technology over two years of governance.Continue Reading
