By Ijeoma Olorunfemi, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Digital literacy has become a cornerstone for economic growth and social inclusion in the 21st century. Countries like South Korea and Estonia have set global benchmarks with robust frameworks and near-universal internet access, while Nigeria struggles to bridge theContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, says the ministry is working to secure two billion dollars funding for fibre optics in Nigeria. Tijani said this at the December edition and wrap-up event of “DevsInGovernment for 2024” programme, on Friday in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Emmanuel Jonathan The Federal Government has unveiled a free Artificial Intelligence (AI) Academy with the aim of positioning Nigeria as a leader in the global digital economy. The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji, who inaugurated the academy on Thursday in Abuja, said the programme wasContinue Reading
By Tolu Aiyegbusi The Chairman of the African Scientific Research and Innovation Council (ASRIC), Prof. Sammy Chumbow, has urged African scientists to lay foundations for a new science and technology era using innovation and research. Chumbow made the call on Friday in his closing remarks at the 7th ASRIC CongressContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The Nigerian Natural Medicines Development Agency (NNMDA), has called on stakeholders in the cassava production value chain to collaborate in their Pharmaceutical Grade Starch project. Its Director-General, Prof. Martins Emeje, made the call at their Consultative Stakeholders Engagement on the Development of Traditional Medicine in Nigeria webinar.Continue Reading
Expert calls for use of AI in laboratory medicine AI By Ijeoma Olorunfemi Abuja, Dec. 7, 2024 (NAN) Dr Emeka Chukwuka, a Machine Learning Operations (MLOps) specialist, has advocated the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in pathology practice in order to ensure better laboratory outcomes. Chukwuka made the callContinue Reading
By Sylvester Thompson Mr Khalil Halilu, Executive Vice-Chairman (EVC), National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), says that effective communication is a vital tool for setting Nigeria’s developmental agenda. Halilu said this when he declared open a three-day training workshop for online media practitioners and staff of the agency’sContinue Reading
By Funmilola Gboteku Mr Gbenga Sesan, the Executive Director, Paradigm Initiative (PIN), on Wednesday called for the independence of the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF) to ensure effective implementation of rural telephony projects. Sesan made the call at a news conference organised by Paradigm Initiative (PIN) to discuss digitalContinue Reading
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
