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

    By Stellamaris Ashinze The National Institute of Welding (NIW) has urged the Federal Government to continue to invest in welding technology and skills development to strengthen industrial capacity and boost economic growth. The President, NIW, Dr Solomon Edebiri, made this appeal in an interview with the News AgencyContinue Reading

By Olatunde Ajayi The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) says there is an urgent need to bridge the gap between academia, research, and industry through industry-driven academic curricula. The Ibadan Branch Chairman of the NSE, Ayokunnu Ojedele, stated this during the inauguration of new executive members. Ojedele said that bridgingContinue Reading

Data privacy summit

Economic growth: NCC, NITDA, others reiterate need for digital trust By Ijeoma Olorunfemi Stakeholders across government, private sector and regulatory agencies have underscored the central role of trust, ethics and collaboration in safeguarding personal data as Nigeria deepens its digital transformation. They made the call at the National Data PrivacyContinue Reading

By Ijeoma Olorunfemi Stakeholders in Nigeria’s digital ecosystem have called for stronger collaboration, ethical governance and public trust as the country embraces emerging technologies driving the digital economy. They made the call at the National Data Privacy Summit organised by the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) as part of activitiesContinue Reading

By Tolu Aiyegbusi The National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP) says Nigerian software developers have reached significant milestones with locally made applications generating over one million Dollar in sales across domestic and regional markets. The Director-General of NOTAP, Dr Obiageli Amadiobi, said this in an interview with theContinue Reading

Nigeria moves to bridge research–industry gap at NAS confab By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to building a knowledge-based economy driven by Science, Technology and Innovation(STI). The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr Kingsley Udeh, said this at the opening of a two-day 7th AnnualContinue Reading