Aderonke Ojediran The Lagos State Government is strengthening data-driven governance to accelerate achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and improve quality of life of residents. The Special Adviser to the Governor on SDGs, Oreoluwa Finnih, said this during the state’s annual Ministerial Press Briefing at Alausa, Ikeja. Finnih saidContinue Reading
By Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom The Abia government says it has deployed a pilot biogas project in a secondary school at Owerrinta, Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area, as part of efforts to promote renewable energy and innovation in the state. The Commissioner for Science, Technology and Innovation, Mr. David Kalu, saidContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo Galaxy Backbone (GBB) Ltd, says that it will play a central role in showcasing Nigeria’s digital infrastructure to African leaders during the upcoming digital summit. The Head of Corporate Communications, Chidi Okpala, in a statement on Monday in Abuja, said that the high-level continental engagement on digitalContinue Reading
By Edith Tsokar Some young innovators have won top awards in drone and robotics competitions at the 2026 Abuja Hackathon, showcasing technological solutions designed to solve societal challenges. Some of the innovators spoke in an intervew with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at the end of the competition onContinue Reading
By Michael Ajayi The President, Nigerian Academy of Science (NAS), Prof. Abubakar Sambo, says the newly established NAS-T.Y. Danjuma Museum and Library will enhance Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) education. Sambo disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja ahead of the official opening of theContinue Reading
By Rose Okudaye The Women’s Technology Empowerment Centre (WTEC) says it is committed to empowering bridging the technology gap and strengthening partnerships in the technology and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) space. The External Relations Lead WTEC, Mr Adeyemi Odutola, said this during an interview with the NewsContinue Reading
By Rose Okudaye and Stellamaris Ashinze Mrs Temitope Olagunju, an alumni of the Women’s Technology Empowerment Centre (WTEC), says discrimination and intimidation against women in technology remains a major challenge. Olagunju spoke during an alumni engagement with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos where beneficiariesContinue Reading
By Funmilola Gboteku and Rose Okudaye The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, says digital fraud, misinformation and privacy breaches are increasing pressure on courts. Kekere-Ekun spoke on Thursday in Lagos at the 2026 Workshop for Judges on Legal Issues in Telecommunications. She was represented by Justice Ibrahim Saulawa,Continue Reading
By Funmilola Gboteku/ Rose Okudaye Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says the judiciary is critical to protecting Nigeria’s digital economy, telecommunications infrastructure and online ecosystem from escalating cyber and security threats. The Executive Vice Chairman of the NCC, Aminu Maida said this at the 2026 Workshop for Judges on Legal IssuesContinue Reading
By Rose Okudaye and Stellamaris Ashinze A NGO, the Women’s Technology Empowerment Centre (WTEC), says it is strengthening its alumni network, partnerships and mentorship structure to ensure sustainability amid rising competition and funding pressures in Nigeria’s non-profit sector. The External Relation Lead, W.TEC, Mr Adeyemi Odutola, disclosed this duringContinue Reading
