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

GM crops reduce pesticide application, save money – NABDA

By Bukola Adewumi The National Agricultural Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA) has advised farmers to cultivate Genetically Modified (GM) crops to reduce the use of pesticides and save production cost. Prof. Abdullahi Mustapha, NABDA Director-General, disclosed this at a biotechnology and biosafety sensitization workshop for senior editors of national media outletsContinue Reading