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- 29 Apr 2019
NASRDA Touts Space Science & Tech as Tool for Economic Development
Space science & technology remains a very powerful tool for economic development, according to Prof Seidu Mohammed, director general of National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA).…
- 10 Dec 2018
NASRDA Expresses Commitment to Developing Indigenous Technology
The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) over the weekend says it is committed to developing the country’s indigenous technology in basic space technology. The Director-General of…
- 4 Dec 2020
FG Plans to Launch Additional Satellites in Space- Onu
Federal government has said it is now more determined put additional satellites in the orbit to enhance the realization of its developmental agenda for space technology. Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, minister…
- 1 Oct 2023
NASRDA Puts Worth of Nigeria’s Space Technology Industry @ $1bn
Dr. Halilu Shaba, the Director General of the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), has stated that the valuation of Nigeria’s space industry could be as high as $1 billion. Shaba…
- 15 Oct 2012
NASRDA Mulls Law on Space Regulation
Nigeria has concluded legal frameworks to licence space activities in the country including a register where every space-related subjects would be recorded, Nigeria CommunciationsWeek can now report.…
- 18 Jun 2021
Aviation, Space Engineering take Centre Stage on Glo-sponsored African Voices
Aviation and Space Engineering is the focus of this week’s edition of CNN African Voices Changemakers sponsored by national telecommunications company, Globacom. The guests on the programme are a…
- 6 Dec 2020
Space Agency Employing Religious Studies Graduates Instead of Scientists- Boroffice
Ajayi Boroffice, deputy Senate majority leader and chairman Senate Committee on Science and Technology, has raised the alarm that the space agency that should be employing scientists and engineers…
- 19 Apr 2016
Informa Life Sciences Exhibition to Showcase Food Technology, Others
Food Nigeria, organised by Informa Life Sciences Exhibitions, will provide a platform for international and regional food and beverage companies to network and cultivate business ties in Nigeria. The…
- 19 May 2017
Nigeria Plans To Launch Africa’s First Nanosatellite
Nigeria is to launch Africa’s first nanosatellite (an artificial satellite with a wet mass between one and 10 kg 2.2–22 lb) into the orbit, Prof Seidu Mohammed, director-general, National Space…
- 31 Mar 2017
NITDA Commits to Provide Data Centre for NASRDA
Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami), director general, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), commits to look into provision of a Data Centre for National Space Research and Development…
- 22 Aug 2013
Zyl Seeks Domestication of Satellite Technology in Nigeria
Prof. Robert Zyl, a South Africa-based technology expert, has urged Nigeria to domesticate satellite technology, including local manufacturing and launching of satellites. He stated this at a lecture…
- 8 Feb 2019
Skool Media Unveils State of the Arch Tech Experience Centres @ FSTC, Queens College & FGC Ijanikin
Skool Media Limited, an innovative educational technology company has unveiled its state of the arch technology experience centre, for both teachers and students of Federal Science and Technical…
- 3 Feb 2017
Nigeria to Partner Portugal on Technology Summit - Onu
Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, minister of Science and Technology said Nigeria is preparing to partner with Portugal to host Technology Summit scheduled to hold in the country later this year. Onu disclosed this…
- 15 Jun 2025
FG Urges Private Sector to Invest in Africa’s Space Future
National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) has called on African businesses to seize the opportunities emerging within the rapidly growing global space economy, which is projected to…
- 7 Apr 2016
Fingers Crossed as FG Readies Nigerians for Space Mission
Nigeria’s plans to launch its first manned mission into space as early as 2030, will mark the first ever manned excursion into outer space by an African nation in the history of space exploration.…
- 4 May 2024
History as Nigeria Acquire First Cosmic Rays Detector in Africa
National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) said Nigeria has made history by becoming the first country in Africa to acquire a cosmic ray muon detector to aid climate change and…
- 5 Feb 2016
Kenya Agog for Dstv Eutelsat Star Awards
East Africa is abuzz with excitement as Kenya prepares to host government dignitaries, the academic community, students and guests for the fifth edition of the prestigious DStv Eutelsat Star Awards.…
- 10 Mar 2023
Lagos Govt, GetBundi Partner to Facilitate STEM Learning Across Schools
The Lagos State Government and GetBundi Education Technology Company on Thursday commissioned a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) laboratory at Wesley Girls Senior Secondary…
- 8 Sept 2025
Zinox, KongaCares Launch 1m Laptop Drive to Transform Nigerian Schools
GITEX Nigeria 2025 was not only a great success but also a landmark event that showcased Nigeria’s rising stature in the global technology space, attracting thousands of technology professionals and…
- 18 Jun 2013
DSA to Help Govts Spur Wireless Data Growth, Close Digital Divide
23 companies and organizations from across the world: 6Harmonics, Adaptrum, BSkyB, Carlson, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research - South Africa, Computer and Communication Research Center -…
- 13 Apr 2015
Nigeria: In Search of God of Technology
Verily, Verily I say unto you, Children of Nigeria : Unless you consciously change your ways and attitude and fully embrace Science and Information Technology, God may surprisingly shock the…
- 22 Oct 2020
NASRDA Boasts of Capacity to Build, Launch Nigerian Satellites
Dr Francis Chizea, acting director general, National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), has said that the Agency currently has the human capacity to design, build and launch various…
- 18 Jan 2019
Edo, NASRDA Collaborate on Technology Solutions
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo has expressed his administration’s readiness to collaborate with the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) to accelerate the state’s technological…
- 31 Jan 2021
W.TEC to Train Girls, Women on ICT Skills Nationwide
A non-governmental organisation, Women Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC) is set to train 1,180 girls and women nationwide on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills. The Head of…
- 16 Sept 2015
Young Inventors Emerged at 2015 African Day for Technology
Government Girls Secondary School Dutse, Bwari Area Council Abuja emerged the winning school as their invention came tops during the exhibition in commemoration of the 2015 African Day for Technology…
- 2 Oct 2020
Pantami, Sanwo-Olu, Abdullahi, Ndukwe, Other Dignitaries Grace Tech Experience Centre Launch
It was an impressive gathering of dignitaries at the imposing Yudala Heights on Idowu Martins, Victoria Island, Lagos on Thursday, October 1 st , 2020 as the Tech Experience Centre, a mega technology…
- 27 Apr 2019
STEMCafe Partners ENYO Retail & Supply to Launch Presence in Nigeria
STEMCafe, in partnership with ENYO Retail and Supply, will today officially launch its first Kids Creativity Play Space in Lagos, a non-linear learning centre for kids and young adults between the…
- 7 Mar 2016
SAP’s Push for Technology in Education Continues FLL in Lagos
Annually, 29,000 children in over 80 countries around the world participate in a phenomenon known as the FIRST® LEGO® League. This year is no different as Nigerian kids get their thinking caps on to…
- 8 Aug 2019
Edo State, MainOne Partner to Train Edo Youth in Digital Skills & AI Technology
In a collaborative effort to groom a skilled generation and produce techpreneurs in Edo State, the Edo State Skills Development Agency (EdoJobs) has partnered with MainOne, West Africa’s leading…
- 22 Feb 2010
NigComSat Makes History with PCB, Commissions Centre in FCT
In-house engineers of the Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NigComSat) have developed a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) that would ensure the manufacturing of camera, computers, televisions,…