By Priscilla Osaje Dr John Asein, the Director-General, Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC), says the Federal Government is taking steps to finalise its National Intellectual Property (IP) Policy and Strategy for the country. Asein disclosed this on Friday while commemorating the 2024 World Intellectual Property Day with the theme “IP andContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi Mr Jide Awe, an Information and Communications Technology (ICT) expert, has advocated the removal of cultural norms and stereotypes that discourage women and girls from pursuing Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines. Awe made the call in Abuja on Thursday while speaking with the NewsContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN), has unveiled the `who wants to be an engineer’’ initiative, to promote girls in engineering and address limiting stereotypes and biases. The APWEN President, Dr Adebisi Osim, made this known at an event to mark the 2024 InternationalContinue Reading
By Funmilola Gboteku Telecom operators in Nigeria on Thursday urged the Federal Government to facilitate a constructive dialogue with industry stakeholders to address pricing challenges. This is contained in a joint statement by the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) and Association of Telecommunication Companies of Nigeria (ATCON).Continue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The Federal Government has partnered with the Association of Orphanages and Homes Operators in Nigeria (ASOHON) to transform the orphanages and childcare services in Nigeria. The initiative seeks to leverage technology to streamline data management and enhance support for vulnerable children across the nation. During a consultativeContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has expressed its readiness to partner with relevant stakeholders to integrate digital technology in agriculture to ensure food security in the country. Its Director-General, Mr Kashifu Inuwa, said this on Monday when a delegation from US Agency for International DevelopmentContinue Reading
CNG,PRESIDENTIAL CNG INITIATIVE SET FOR ROLLOUT By Bayo Onanuga After the removal of the wasteful fuel subsidy on May 29, 2023, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu launched the Presidential CNG Initiative in October last year to deliver cheaper, safer and more climate friendly energy. The CNG Initiative was designed to deliverContinue Reading
By Chimezie Anaso An Economist, Prof. Uche Nwogwugwu, has called on the Federal Government to consider an energy mix option as a way to solving the power crisis in the country. Nwogwugwu, who said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday, said the recentContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi A consultancy firm, Sydani Group, has called on the Federal Government to improve on the educational access, healthcare and other initiatives, to boost the nation’s Human Capital Development (HCD) index. The Director of Sydani Fellowship Programme, Mr Sunday Atobatele, made the call on Monday at a roundtableContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi Mr Noble Ajuonu, Head, Sydani Technologies Ltd., has urged the Federal Government to harmonise National Identification Number (NIN) and Bank Verification Number (BVN) to tackle crimes and insecurity in the country. Ajuonu made the call on Monday at a media roundtable, organised by Sydani Group in Abuja.Continue Reading
