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- 25 Jul 2013
Lagos Harps on Research to Drive Development
Prof. Olufemi Bamiro, chairman, Lagos Research and Development Council, said that the establishment of the council is a demonstration of the resolve of the State to provide support for basic and…
- 21 Jul 2021
TETFund Joins the Science Granting Councils Initiative in Sub-Saharan Africa
The UK’s West Africa Research and Innovation Hub, has facilitated the joining of Nigeria’s Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) into the membership of the Science Granting Councils Initiative in…
- 23 Sept 2018
Oyedokun Appointed ICTRD's First Executive Secretary
The International Centre for Tax Research and Development, ICTRD has announced the appointment of Godwin Oyedokun as the first Executive Secretary of the centre. Oyedokun is bringing on board his…
- 31 Oct 2022
FG Directs NITDA, NCC to Establish National Cybersecurity Research Centre
Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami), Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, has directed National Information Technology Development Agency and Nigerian Communications Commission to come up with…
- 27 Nov 2023
Maida Urges Nokia to Invest in Nigeria's ICT Research and Development
Dr. Aminu Maida, executive vice chairman and chief executive officer (EVC/CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has requested Nokia Networks to increase its investments in Research and…
- 5 Apr 2024
EnterpriseNGR Expands Financial Centres to Three African Countries
EnterpriseNGR has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to set up the Africa Roundtable of Financial Centres – a chapter of the World Alliance of International Financial Centres, in Mauritius, Morocco…
- 4 May 2016
Remita, TSA Platform Bags Awards
Remita, the e-payments and e-collections solution platform developed by SystemSpecs Limited, has won an international award. The platform is used by federal government agencies for the treasury…
- 31 Mar 2026
DRIF26: Over 800 Global Activists Storm Abidjan as Africa's Digital Rights Revolution Kicks Off in 13 Days
With only 13 days to go, momentum is building for the Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum (DRIF26), scheduled to take place from 14 to 16 April 2026 in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. DRIF26 So far, over 800…
- 20 Feb 2022
NIMASA Renews MoU with World Maritime University
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), has renewed its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the World Maritime University (WMU), Malmo, Sweden, to boost capacity building.…
- 15 Feb 2024
Nigeria, Others Float African Energy Bank with $5bn Takeoff Capital
The African Petroleum Producers Organisation (APPO) has floated the African Energy Bank with $5 billion capitalisation. The project feeds into the continent’s move to break away from hurtful…
- 1 Apr 2026
NASENI Renewable Energy Industrial Park Underway as Construction Gains Momentum
The on-going construction works at the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure, NASENI's Renewable Energy Industrial Park, Gora, Nasarawa State is gathering momentum as the project…
- 20 Dec 2019
Minister Commissions Research Farm @BUK
Alhaji Muhammad Sabo Nanono, the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, has commissioned a modern teaching and research farm at the Centre for Dryland Agriculture (CDA), Bayero University…
- 24 Aug 2009
Huawei, MTN in Call Centre Agreement
Huawei Technologies and MTN Nigeria have signed an agreement to use MTN Nigeria Call Centre as an International Reference Site. The MTN Nigeria Call Centre which is based on Huawei’s Internet…
- 2 Aug 2021
Abubakar, Galaxy Backbone MD, Emerges CommunicationsWeek ‘Man of the Year’
Prof. Muhammad Abubakar, managing director, Galaxy Backbone was at this year’s Beacon of ICT Awards held on July 24, 2021 received Nigeria CommunicationsWeek ‘Man of the Year’ award. According to Ken…
- 27 May 2016
Africa at Early Stages of Significantly Sized Data Centre Market Opportunity
A new report from international consultants BroadGroup, ahead of its Invest in Data centre Africa Summit on June 8th, suggests that although Africa has been originally cast as a mobile story, there…
- 21 Jan 2015
World Bank Group to Help Develop Innovative Index-Insurance Solutions Globally
The Global Index Insurance Facility (GIIF), an innovative program managed by the World Bank Group, has launched indexinsuranceforum.org, an online knowledge platform for index-insurance practitioners…
- 4 Aug 2008
Tan, Malaysian journalist, Wins 'IDRC–SciDev.Net Science Award'
SciDev.Net has announced Shiow Chin Tan, a Malaysian journalist, the recipient of the second 'IDRC–SciDev.Net Science Journalism Award'. Worth US$58,500, the award consists of a six-month…
- 26 Sept 2025
Group Rolls out Research to Boost Efforts public Trust in Democratic Processes
Efforts to strengthen public trust in democratic processes by promoting a more resilient, inclusive and accountable information ecosystem in West and Central Africa are gaining momentum. This follows…
- 19 Sept 2025
Paradigm Initiative Flags Rampant Data Leaks, Seeks Stronger Digital Rights Protection in Nigeria
Paradigm Initiative has released a report highlighting the state of digital rights and inclusion in Nigeria, raising serious concerns about the citizens’ data online. In a media briefing held in…
- 18 Jun 2024
Access Bank Commits to Deepening Financial Inclusion
Access Bank has restated that it remains committed to providing access to finance for entrepreneurs in the transportation, agriculture, and health sectors this year. Chizoma Okoli, Its Deputy…
- 3 May 2016
Nigeria Missing as 18 winners Emerged in WSIS 2016 Prizes
Houlin Zhao, ITU Secretary-General has announced the 18 winners of the WSIS Prizes 2016 at the WSIS High-Level Opening Segment, which was held at the Geneva International Conference Centre (CICG). No…
- 27 May 2012
Why You Need to Be Part of the 3rd Annual Education Network Conference (EduNet 2012)
Education Network Conference tagged EduNet is in response to the ongoing needs for a platform to share knowledge, ideas and network amongst stakeholders in Research and Education community inNigeria.…
- 8 Mar 2010
Local Developers at Outskirts of $1tr Software Market
The hefty $400 million for international certification of software has shut out Nigeria software developers from the global market said to be worth more than $1 trillion, Nigeria CommunicationsWeek…
- 1 Mar 2018
Nigeria’s 1st Marine Engineering Centre of Excellence Takes off @ RSU
The Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Marine Engineering and Offshore Technology established by the Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Ltd (SPDC)-operated joint venture at the Rivers State…
- 28 Mar 2021
AfCFTA: Free Trade Bloc can be a Game Changer for African People, Business
Exploring strategies to deepen private sector participation in the implementation African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) was the highlight of a panel session during the 2021 WTO Aid-for-Trade…
- 27 May 2012
IXPN, CITS UNILAG Support EduNet 2012
The 2012 edition of Education Network (Edunet) Conference, an annual conference focused at exploring the impact and use of Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs) in the country’s higher…
- 27 May 2012
IXPN, CITS UNILAG Support EduNet 2012
The 2012 edition of Education Network (Edunet) Conference, an annual conference focused at exploring the impact and use of Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs) in the country’s higher…
- 15 May 2025
NITDA Advocates Strategic Partnership in Research to Unlock Nigeria's Digital Potential
Kashifu Inuwa, CCIE, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has emphasized the critical need for robust collaboration among academia, industry, and…
- 16 Oct 2016
NCC, Swiss Embassy, Top Speakers Line Up for Nigeria Innovation Summit
Professor Umar Danbatta, executive vice chairman and chief executive officer (EVC/CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC); Yves Nicolet, Consul General Switzerland in Lagos, Nigeria;…
- 16 Aug 2016
NITDA, Galaxy Backbone, Others Participating At 2016 Nigeria Digital Confab
The 2016 Digital Innovation Conference, scheduled to hold in Kano State, had attracted the attention of a good number of government agencies, such as the National Information Technology Development…