FCC seeks NITDA’s support to strengthen technology-driven governance, transparency

By Okon Okon The Executive Chairman, Federal Character Commission (FCC), Mrs Ayo Omidiran, has sought a strategic collaboration with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) to strengthen technology-driven governance and transparency. Omidiran made the call when she received the Director-General of NITDA, Kashifu Abdullahi, and his delegation in herContinue Reading

ActionAid urges FG to invest in technology infrastructure

  By Felicia Imohimi Abuja, Feb.13, 2026 (NAN) ActionAid, civil society organisations and other stakeholders have urged the Federal Government to invest in reliable technology infrastructure, including Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS), result viewing portal and network systems.   The stakeholders said such investment was to support effective electronic transmissionContinue Reading

Welding critical to Nigeria’s infrastructure, industrial growth — Institute

    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

FG unveils N50m equity free grant for tertiary students

By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Federal Government on Monday, unveiled a N50million Student Venture Capital Grant (S-VCG), aimed at promoting innovation, research excellence and entrepreneurship across Nigeria’s tertiary institutions. Speaking at the official launch in Abuja, the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, said the programme represented a strategic national investmentContinue Reading

FCT-UBEB entrenching science, technology innovation in basic schools 

By Angela Atabo The Federal Capital Territory Universal Basic Education Board (FCT-UBEB) says it is promoting science and technology education in basic schools to entrench innovation and entrepreneurship among learners. Acting Executive Chairman of the board, Mr Alhassan Sule, said this on Saturday in Abuja, at the15th Edition of theContinue Reading

MoodleMoot Abuja Conference to Boost NOUN’s Digital Technology Ranking – VC

Ranking By Emmanuel Afonne Prof. Olufemi Peters, the Vice-Chancellor, National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), says the institution is working tirelessly to boost its digital ranking and leadership in education technology. Peters said this during a news conference to assess the level of preparation for the 3rd MoodleMoot Africa 2025Continue Reading