By Muhammad Nasir Bashir The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has reiterated its resolve to promote made-in-Nigeria products. Dr Abdulfatai Ambali, Head, Department Manufacturing Services of Hydraulic Equipment Development Institute (HEDI) a division of NASENI, gave the assurance during a Focus Group Meeting with stakeholders by theContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with SecDojo, a French-based cybersecurity training and upskilling company to build cybersecurity resilience and an academy. Mrs Hadiza Umar, Head, Corporate Affairs and External Relations of NITDA said this in a statement onContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) has begun the training of 50 youths on microwave communications, telecommunications installation and maintenance skills acquisition. The two weeks programme is being carried out in collaboration with Grassroots Bridge Builders (GBB), a multi-purpose limited company in Abuja. The programmeContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo Some telecommunication service consumers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have urged Mobile Network Operators to improve their services to match the recent hike in their tariffs. They made the call in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abuja. The subscribersContinue Reading
By Sylvester Thompson Dr Balarade Ahmad, a legal practitioner says mandate of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) should be expanded to include engaging in mass production of solar panels and batteries. Ahmad said this during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on MondayContinue Reading
By Dorathy Aninge The Benue Investment and Property Ltd (BIPC) has received 20 electric/solar cars to launch its modern taxi service in Makurdi, Gboko and Otukpo towns. The Managing Director of BIPC, Mr Raymond Asemakaha, while receiving the cars, said the development would reduce costs and allow citizens of theContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has issued a public advisory warning Nigerians about a fraudulent website impersonating the Google Play Store. Mrs Hadiza Umar, Head of Corporate Affairs and External Relations at NITDA, made this known on Friday in Abuja. Umar stated that theContinue Reading
By Olasunkanmi Onifade The Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology has urged staff of Sheda Science and Technology Complex (SHESTCO) to show greater commitment to acquiring innovative skills in line with international best practices. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mrs Asanye Esuabana, made the call during a courtesyContinue Reading
By Sylvester Thompson The Association of Private Polytechnics in Nigeria (APPN) says technical education is crucial to Nigeria’s industrialisation, as Polytechnics address labour market needs and provide diverse pathways for students. Dr Benjamin Achiatar, President of the association, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The Federal Government on Tuesday in Abuja said it could generate over 200 billion dollars annually from space regulation and licensing. Chief Uche Nnaji, Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, said this at a one-day sensitisation and stakeholders’ engagement on the commencement of space regulation, spectrum managementContinue Reading
