By Sylvester Thompson Mr Khalil Halilu, Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure(NASENI) says the new vision for NASENI’s brand identity is aimed at driving Nigeria’s industrialisation agenda. Halilu said this at a news conference to mark his first year in officeContinue Reading
By Funmilola Gboteku The Chairman, Senate Committee on ICT and Cybercrime, Sen. Afolabi Salisu, on Thursday underscored the importance of rigorous testing to prevent flaws in locally developed software, thereby protecting national data. Salisu said this during TestNigeria 3.0, Nigeria’s Premier Conference on Software Testing, which was organised byContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The Young Innovators of Nigeria (YIN) has emphasised the potential of innovative technology in enhancing national revenue generation systems, curbing oil theft, and improving cybersecurity. YIN’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr Andrew Abu, made this statement in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja,Continue Reading
By Olasunkanmi Onifade President Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his commitment to building a robust Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) that enabled access to services for all Nigerians. Tinubu, who was represented by the Secretary to the Federation, George Akume, on Monday in Abuja at the 6th National Identity Day, emphasised theContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Aid for Rural Education Access Initiative (AREAi) has empowered more than 400 girls to enhance their digital literacy skills through its Digital Skills Accelerator Programme. The organisation’s Executive Director, Mr Gideon Olanrewaju, made this known at the unveiling of AREAi’s 2023 Annual Report, on Friday inContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Aid for Rural Education Access Initiative (AREAi), an NGO, has unveiled a Center for Digital Development and Innovation Research (CDDIR) in Abuja. The Executive Director of AREAi, Mr Gideon Olanrewaju, said during the inauguration, that the initiative was to harness digital technologies in enhancing education andContinue Reading
Tolu Aiyegbusi The Federal Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation has expressed readiness to support the advancement of traditional medicine in the country. The Minister of Science Technology and Innovation, Mr Uche Nnaji, stated this on Monday, at a one-day dialogue on re-thinking natural medicine, held in Abuja. The NewsContinue Reading
Tolu Aiyegbusi The Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) says it has taken steps to diversify the economy, strengthen international competitiveness, reduce import dependency and boost Nigeria’s productions and exports. Director-General of the council, Prof. Nnanyelugo Ike-Muonso, stated this on Wednesday in Abuja, on the sideline of an eventContinue Reading
By Tolu Aiyegbusi The Postmaster-General of the Federation, Ms Tola Odeyemi, says Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) is undergoing reforms to enhance service delivery. Odeyemi said this on Tuesday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on the sidelines of a three-day management retreat in Abuja. According toContinue Reading
By Perpetua Onuegbu Dr Eugenia Ndukwe, Executive Director, Young Global Leadership (YGL) Network, an NGO, says young leaders’ exposure to technopreneurial skills will ensure a stable economy and contribute to the county’s development. Ndukwe said this at the opening of the 2024 Young Global Leadership Annual Diplomacy, Entrepreneurship and TechnopreneurshipContinue Reading
