By Isaiah Eka Dr Matthew Adepoju, Director General, National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), says opportunities abound for wealth creation in the space sector to aid youth employment. Adepoju said this on Friday while speaking with newsmen on the sidelines of the 2025 National Space Research and Development AgencyContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The European Union has unveiled the EU–Nigeria Agribusiness Platform (EUNAP) as part of its broader support for the Nigerian Government’s efforts to transform the agricultural sector. EUNAP forms part of the EU’s wider strategy to assist the Nigerian Government in repositioning agriculture as a key driver ofContinue Reading
By Abiodun Abegunde The Nigerian Air Force Wives Association (NAFOWA) has extended humanitarian support to 150 widows in Lagos, including 50 widows of fallen Nigerian Air Force personnel and 100 widows from the Shasha Community. National President of NAFOWA, Mrs Rakiya Abubakar, in her remarks, said the gesture was partContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, says that the Hack4Livestock Hackathon winners will get support for startups and international exposure. He made this known at the just concluded four-day Hack4Livestock Hackathon competition in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports thatContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo The Ministry of Livestock Development says it plans to empower 1,000 youths on different values of the sector in every state of the country. The Minister of Livestock Development, Alhaji Idi Maiha, said this at the closing of a four-day Hack4Livestock Hackaton competition in Abuja. The programmeContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The Nigerian Academy of Science (NAS) has urged scientists across the country to join forces with governments to develop the nation’s science, technology and innovation ecosystem. It made the call in Abuja at the induction of eleven scientists as Fellows of the academy and a public lecture.Continue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has awarded N5 million to three young Nigerian innovators with outstanding ideas to tackle post-harvest losses in the agricultural sector. The Director-General of SMEDAN, Mr Charles Odii, commended the participants for their ingenuity at the inauguration inContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The Federal Government says it is committed to supporting a robust and equitable digital space across West African states. Dr Bosun Tijani, the Minister of Communications, Innovations and Digital Economy, said this at the opening ceremony of 17th edition of West Africa Internet Governance Forum (WAIGF). The five-dayContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba Transnational Corporation Plc (Transcorp) has launched its school recycling initiative at Ireti Senior Grammar School, Falomo, Lagos. The awareness campaign, with the theme: ‘Transcorp Transforms School Recycling Initiative,’ began with a lecture on waste separation and benefits of recycling. A waste management team educated students on howContinue Reading
By Mercy Omoike The Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems has highlighted landmark achievements of the state in the sector as it woos more young agriprenuers. The Lagos State Commissioner of Agriculture and Food Systems, Ms Abisola Olusanya, listed the achievements at the Agrinnovation Hangout 6.0 on FridayContinue Reading
