By Olasunkanmi Onifade Sheda Science and Technology Complex (SHESTCO) has urged stakeholders in the power sector to address the issue of unreliable power supply to enhance research and development in Nigeria. Prof. Paul Onyenekwe, Director-General of SHESTCO, made this call on Thursday during an interview with the News Agency ofContinue Reading
By Oluwafunke Ishola A multinational electronic company, LG, has announced plans to equip Nigerian youths with skills vital for installation, repairs and maintenance of home appliances to enhance their knowledge, competitiveness and livelihoods. Hari Elluru, Head of Marketing, West Africa Operations, LG, said this on the sidelines of a three-dayContinue Reading
By Olasunkanmi Onifade Mr Christopher Ugbebor, a software engineer, has commended the Federal Government over the suspension of the proposed cybersecurity levy, saying it showed that government was responsive to public concerns. Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Wednesday, Ugbebor said by suspending the levy,Continue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reconstituted the National Blockchain Policy Steering Committee (NBP-SC) to validate trends in blockchain technology and incorporate new stakeholders for inclusive adoption and implementation. Its Director-General, Malam Kashifu Inuwa, said this on Tuesday while inaugurating the committee at a three-dayContinue Reading
By Sylvester Thompson Prof. Abdullahi Mustapha, the Director-General, National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA), has called for adequate support for biotechnology to facilitate speedy economic recovery and development in the country. Mustapha told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Tuesday that for speedy economic recovery andContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has granted licence to the Institute of Information Management (IIM), to conduct examinations and certify data protection professionals for global competitiveness. The National Commissioner of NDPC, Dr Vincent Olatunji, who said this on Monday while presenting licence to IIM in Abuja,Continue Reading
By Chidinma Agu, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) For the past 20 years, the Nigeria LNG (NLNG) Ltd. has piloted practical scientific approach to solving Nigeria’s problems through sponsorship of the Nigeria Prize for Science. The prize celebrates excellence in scientific breakthroughs and honours scientists whoContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The Nigerian Academy of Science (NAS) has inducted nine scientists as Fellows to propagate science knowledge across the country. NAS President, Prof. Ekanem Braide, said this in Abuja on Thursday at the Induction of Fellows and Public Lecture titled “Kicking Sexual Harassment out of Higher Education Institutions:Continue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) says it plans to reposition Nigeria’s technology ecosystem to emerge as a global digital talent power house. NITDA Director-General, Malam Kashifu Inuwa, said this on Wednesday in Abuja at a media parley with the theme ”Exceptional Media Relations, Strengthening BondsContinue Reading
By Justina Auta Heifer International, an NGO, has offered 40, 000 dollar grant to youths and women to engage in the 2024 AYuTe Africa Challenge Nigeria to promote innovative and technology-driven agri-centric enterprises. Dr Lekan Tobe, Country Director (Interim), Heifer International, disclosed this at the unveiling of the 2024 AYuTeContinue Reading
