By Justina Auta The Federal Government and Healthnomics HMO Plc have emphasised leveraging digital technology to transform healthcare financing and accelerate Universal Health Coverage nationwide through innovation, stronger governance and improved health insurance service delivery mechanisms. The call was made at the maiden Annual General Meeting of Healthnomics HMO PlcContinue Reading
By Franca Ofili The World Health Organization (WHO) has identified integration, innovation and community leadership as critical to ending HIV, viral hepatitis and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) by 2030, according to a new progress assessment report. The report, assessing implementation of the Global Health Sector Strategies for HIV, viral hepatitisContinue Reading
By Grace Abe The Federal Capital Territory Universal Basic Education Board (FCT-UBEB) says it is shaping the next generation of inventors and entrepreneurs through the promotion of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM), and entrepreneurship among school children. The acting Executive Chairman, Mrs Florence Wenegieme, said this at the 16th edition ofContinue Reading
By Jumoke Olaitan Israel has announced funding for the fifth edition of the Innovation Fellowship for Aspiring Inventors and Researchers (iFAIR), reaffirming its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s innovation ecosystem. The Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria, Amb. Michael Freeman, announced the funding in Abuja at the closing ceremony and innovation showcase ofContinue Reading
By Jumoke Olaitan Veritas University, Abuja, has expreesed its commitment to equipping students with practical and entrepreneurial skills needed to drive innovation and national development through the construction of a N1.3 billion Skills and Innovation Hub. The Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Hyacinth Ichoku, disclosed this in Abuja on MondayContinue Reading
By Jumoke Olaitan The Federal Government has unveiled the Nigeria Genomic City initiative as part of efforts to transform the country into a knowledge and innovation-driven economy through scientific research, biotechnology and precision medicine. The Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Alausa, made this known in a statement issued onContinue Reading
By Jumoke Olaitan The Executive Secretary, Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Sonny Echono, has unveiled plans to expand participation in the 2026 National Research Fair and Exhibition to promote the commercialisation of research findings. Echono, who disclosed this on Friday in Abuja while inaugurating the committee for the 2026 NationalContinue Reading
By Peter Davou Gov. Uba Sani of Kaduna State has lauded the commitment of the state’s College of Education, Gidan Waya (KSCOE) to scholarly research and innovation, describing as “critical” to driving sustainable development. Sani gave the commendation in Gidan Waya on Tuesday, at a three-day International Conference with theContinue Reading
By Edith Tsokar The Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), Prof. Abdullahi Ribadu, has urged Nigerian universities to embrace academic entrepreneurship and innovation to produce graduates capable of driving the nation’s economic growth. Ribadu made the call at the International Conference on Academic Entrepreneurship, Knowledge and Technology TransferContinue Reading
Stakeholders task new JAMB registrar on fairness, innovation JAMB By Reporters Education stakeholders have urged the newly appointed Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Segun Aina, to improve access, fairness, inclusiveness, and technological efficiency in the conduct of examinations nationwide. Stakeholders spoke in interviews with theContinue Reading
