By Amina Ahmed The Nigerian Women in Information and Technology (NIWIIT) says challenges such as underrepresentation, bias and limited access to resources still persist for girls studying Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) courses. The Chairperson of NIWIIT, Bauchi Chapter, Dr Fatima Zambuk, noted this at a one-day programme it organisedContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo The Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy says it with collaborate with relevant regulatory authorities to review its impact on the communications sector. The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, said this in a statement on Tuesday, following the acquisition of IHSContinue Reading
By Sylvester Thompson Nigerian students have dominated the Innovation, STEM, and Partnerships for Inclusive and Relevant Education (INSPIRE) project national innovation challenge showcase, emerging as young tech leaders. Two hundred students in the junior and senior secondary categories, with 20 Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) teachers across the sixContinue Reading
By Stellamaris Ashinze Mr Tim Akano, Chief Executive Officer of New Horizons Nigeria, says the country must urgently embrace emerging technologies to remain competitive globally. Akano told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Lagos that technology has historically determined global dominance. “In the last 1,000 years, everyContinue Reading
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu A World Bank Officer, Scherezad Latif, has commended the Federal Government for its heavy investment in technical skills development across the country. Latif spoke during a visit to Wavecrest College of Hospitality, Surulere, Lagos, one of the training centres for the Innovation Development and Effectiveness in theContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo Members of the National Assembly Joint Committee on ICT and Cybersecurity have called for investments in the Federal Government’s ICT institutions. Rep. Stanley Adedeji, Chairman, House Committee on Digital and Information Technology, made the call after the committee inspected the Galaxy Backbone (GBB) Ltd. National Shared ServiceContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo The Digital Bridge Institute (DBI) and Learn2Earn have partnered to train 1million Artificial Intelligence (AI) Engineers in tech in the next 10 years. The partnership was formalised during a courtesy visit by Learn2Earn’s CEO, Kesiah Valkin, to DBI’s President, David Daser, on Wednesday in Abuja. The NewsContinue Reading
By Vivian Ihechu Every year, the world celebrates the International Day of Women and Girls in Science on Feb.11. The day promotes full, equal access to and participation in STEM fields for women; it is important because science is better when women are involved. Established by the United Nations (UN)Continue Reading
By Stellamaris Ashinze The Nigerian Institute of Welding (NIW) says that efforts are underway to regulate and integrate informal, roadside welders into Nigeria’s national certification system through the National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF). The President, NIW, Dr Solomon Edebiri, made this known in an interview with the News AgencyContinue Reading
By Oluwatope Lawanson The Lagos State Head of Service, Mr Bode Agoro, has emphasised responsibility, service and integrity as key qualities of young leaders. Agoro laid the emphasis during a courtesy visit to him by Miss Esther Etiyemonu, the One-Day Governor of Lagos State, and her team members, on MondayContinue Reading
