By Philomina Attah The Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR), on Thursday, trained its members of staff on Information Communication Technology (ICT) to enhance their proficiency. The Director-General, BPSR, Mr Dasuki Arabi, stated this at a one-day stakeholders’ workshop on Strengthening Capacity of BPSR Focal Officers on Monitoring andContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo Experts in technology and innovation say Nigeria needs stronger enforcement and improved capacity within law enforcement to deal with internet fraud. They made the assertion while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. Mr Jide Awe, a Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Policy AdvisorContinue Reading
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By Lucy Ogalue The Federal Government has reiterated commitment to promote the manufacturing and usage of Electric Vehicles (EVs), to ensure clean environment and to grow the nation’s economy. Mr Joseph Osanipin, Director-General, National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), said this when he visited Possible EVs Experience Centre onContinue Reading
By Sylvester Thompson Prof. Abdullahi Mustapha, Director General of National Biotechnology Development Agency(NABDA), says genetically modified maize, known as TELA maize, will be commercially released by National Variety Release Committee in 2024. The TELA Maize Project is a public-private partnership that is working towards initiating commercialisation of transgenic drought-tolerant andContinue Reading
By Sylvester Thompson Dr Olushola Odusanya, Director General of National Centre for Technology Management (NACETEM), says the centre is facilitating a process where Nigeria will start building fibreglass boats. Odusanya disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sidelines of a Global Science, TechnologyContinue Reading
By Funmilola Gboteku The Federal Institute of Industrial Research Oshodi (FIIRO) has tasked Nigerian scientists, engineers and technicians on developing useful local technologies to stem challenges ravaging Nigeria. The Director-General of FIIRO, Dr Jummai Tutuwa, said this during a courtesy by executives of the NigerianContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe The American Business Council (ABC) and some stakeholders have launched a cyber hub to build the capacity of young technology enthusiasts and engender a comprehensive cybersecurity ecosystem. Mrs Magaret Olele, Chief Executive Officer, ABC, made this known on Tuesday in Lagos via a virtual media parley withContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) has advocated the ban on importation of used cars above 20 years into the country. The Director-General of NADDC, Joseph Osanipin, said this at a Public Sector Engagement on the Implementation of the Nigerian Automotive Industry Development Plan (NAIDPContinue Reading
By Sylvester Thompson Dr Olushola Odusanya, Director-General of the National Centre for Technology Management (NACETEM), says Nigeria needs data- driven decision-making to drive sustainable economic growth. Odusanya told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that this was particularly relevant when it related to Science, Technology and Innovation, job creation, technologyContinue Reading
