Kaduna Govt, Google train 5,000 women in Tech

By Stellamaris Ashinze The Kaduna State Government and Google on Tuesday announced a patnership to train 5,000 women and girls in data science, artificial intelligence and entrepreneurial application of digital technologies. Google’s Director for West Africa, Olumide Balogun said in a statement that the partnership was a significant move towardsContinue Reading

Army Chief lauds NIGCOMSAT on operational efficiency

By Olasunkanmi Onifade The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja has commended the operational efficiency of the Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT), in providing satellite services for the Armed Forces and the Nigerian Army. Lagbaja gave the commendation when he received the Managing Director, NIGCOMSAT Ltd, Mr Tukur Lawal, whoContinue Reading

Astronomy:Nigeria acquires N44m, first functional radio telescope to aid research,studies

By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) had acquired its first functional radio telescope worth over N44 million to aid Astronomy research and studies in the country. Dr Bonaventure Okere, Director, Centre for Basic Space Science and Astronomy (CBSSA), disclosed this to the News Agency ofContinue Reading

FG launches digital literacy framework to boost skills, technology export

By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The Federal Government on Friday launched the National Digital Literacy Framework (NDLF) to boost digital skills and export of technology. The launch of the NDLF, was championed by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA). The NDLF was targeted at creating universal access to digital literacy educationContinue Reading

NATE unveils locally made industrial tiger-nut processing machine

    By Funmilola Gboteku The National Association of Technologists in Engineering (NATE) has fabricated an industrial Tiger-Nut processing machine to boost the nation’s agricultural sector. Mr Kayode Ibidapo, Chairman of NATE, Lagos Branch, made this known during the association’s 2023 award ceremony, induction of new members and the unveilingContinue Reading

Experts embrace strategies to strengthen early warning, responses to conflicts

By Olasunkanmi Onifade The Office for Strategic Preparedness and Resilience (OSPRE), in collaboration with other stakeholders have announced plans to strengthen early warning and responses to conflicts in the country. The Director General of OSPRE, Mr Chris Ngwodo, in a statement on Thursday said this at a stakeholders meeting underContinue Reading

Climate change: Firm to train technicians on autogas conversion

By Abigael Joshua Autolady Engineering Technology Limited is set to train 1000 technicians and non-technicians nationwide on converting petrol vehicles to gas-powered engines to mitigate climate change and rising fuel price. This is contained in a statement issued by Ms Joyce Daser-Adams, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the firm, onContinue Reading