Entrepreneurship: FCT students present innovative solutions to societal problems

By Philip Yatai Some secondary school students from five schools in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Monday, presented innovative and entrepreneurial ideas to solve societal problems. The presentations were made to officials of Brunel University, London, via Zoom, under the Nigerian-Brunel Innovation Challenge in Abuja. The participating schools wereContinue Reading

FCT-UBEB promoting entrepreneurship in basic education for self-reliance  

By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Universal Basic Education Board (FCT-UBEB) says it is entrenching innovation, technology and entrepreneurship in basic education to promote self-reliance. Mrs Florence Wenegieme, Director, Science, Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, FCT-UBEB, stated this in Abuja on Monday, at a two-day training of FCT teachers onContinue Reading

FCTA building entrepreneurship skill centre for secondary schools – Director  

By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) says it is building an Entrepreneurship Skills Development Centre to promote entrepreneurship education in secondary schools. Dr Mohammed Ladan, the Director/Secretary, FCT Secondary Education Board, disclosed this in Abuja on Monday, on the sideline of a two-day training of FCT teachersContinue Reading

UNESCO, UK, others provide £1.9m grant to boost tech, innovation

By Ijeoma Olorunfemi UNESCO in collaboration with its partners have inaugurated the Sankore project in West Africa, to boost economic diversification and development. The programme, was inaugurated on Thursday in Abuja in partnership with Results for Development (R4D), and the UK International Development. The programme comes under the Strengthening UK-WestContinue Reading

Copyright law crucial in protecting creative works – NCC D-G

By Priscilla Osaje Dr John Asein, the Director-General, Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC), says copyright law plays a crucial role in protecting the creative works of authors, artists, and innovators in this current digital era. Asein said this on Wednesday when the commission sensitised the students of Lead British International School,Continue Reading

Nnaji leads Climate-Smart Innovation drive at Commonwealth forum

By Emmanuel Jonathan Chief Uche Nnaji, the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, says Nigeria is at the forefront of climate resilience and food security innovation. Nnaji communicated this while addressing the Commonwealth Roundtable on Climate Finance and Food Security at Marlborough House, London, UK. Dr Robert Ngwu, Special AdviserContinue Reading

Economic competitiveness: FG strengthening access to finance, digital innovation – Minister

By Lucy Ogalue The Federal Government is intensifying efforts to enhance industrial expansion, ease access to funding and drive digital innovation to boost Nigeria’s economic competitiveness. The Minister of State for Industry, Trade, and Investment, Sen. John Enoh, said during the 2025 Renewed Hope Global Virtual Conference on Sunday. EnohContinue Reading

TEXEM organises programme on innovation for organisations 

By Hafsah Tilde Abuja, Jan. 13, 2025(NAN) In today’s volatile world, where change is constant and uncertainty abounds, innovation and agility are indispensable for organisational survival. Caroline Lucas, Director Special Projects, TEXEM Insights disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abuja. She said TEXEM programme,Continue Reading