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- 6 Aug 2021
Buhari Changes Ministry's Name to Facilitate Growth
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the change of name of Ministry of Science and Technology to Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation. Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, minister of Science, Technology…
- 27 Dec 2012
Ministry of Science and Tech. Pushes for Space Technology in Mining
Prof. Ita Bassey Ewa, minister of Science and Technology, has recommended the use of space technology in mining in Nigeria adding that mining is very crucial to development as it involves the…
- 22 Aug 2017
Ministry to Deploy Technologies to Fight Financial Crimes
The Federal Ministry of Science and Technology will fabricate and deploy relevant technologies to assist in the fight against financial crime in the country. Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, minister of Science…
- 15 Mar 2018
Science Ministry to Assist Proposed Nigerian Army University
The Federal Ministry of Science and Technology has promised to assist the Nigerian Army to upgrade its Institute of Technology and Environmental Science, Biu to a full-fledged University. The…
- 7 Aug 2017
Minister Unveils National Science, Technology Road Map
Ogbonnaya Onu, minister of Science and Technology, has unveiled the National Science, Technology and Innovation Road Map from 2017 to 2030 to serve as a catalyst to Nigeria’s economic growth. Mr.…
- 16 Dec 2014
Ministry of Science & Tech, NUC to Collaborate on Research
Federal Ministry of Science and Technology and National Universities Commission (NUC) yesterday inaugurated a committee to work out the modalities for cooperation in research. Prof. Julius Okojie,…
- 22 May 2018
Nigeria, Korea Strengthen Relations to Advance Science & Technology
The Peoples Republic of Korea yesterday reiterated its commitment to strengthening collaboration with Nigeria in advancing science and technology. The Korean Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Jon Choi, said…
- 7 Jun 2017
Science & Tech. Ministry Develops Voting Machine
Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, minister of Science and Technology, said that indigenous Electronic Voting Machine produced by the Ministry of Science and Technology will address challenges of electoral process in…
- 5 Mar 2018
FG Pledges to Apply Science, Technology To Building A Better Future
The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has assured that the administration will build a better future for the country using innovations in science and technology. Osinbajo, who gave the assurance…
- 24 Dec 2012
FMS&T Seeks Media Partnership on Technology Development
Federal Ministry of Science and Technology has urged the media to effectively communicate positive developments in science, technology and innovation in the country to the public. Prof. Etta Okon…
- 24 Mar 2025
FG, UK FCDO, and Ghana Partner to Launch Sankore
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science & Technology (FMIST) and Ghana’s Ministry of Environment, Science & Technology…
- 2 Aug 2010
Science and Technology, Panacea to Econo-Political Stability - Abubakar
Professor Mohammed Abubakar, minister of Science and Technology, has urged that more emphasis should be placed on the development of science and technology in Nigeria, saying no nation can be…
- 15 Dec 2017
FG Plans N180bn Investment on National Science, Technology Roadmap
Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, Minister of Science and Technology, has said that the Federal Government is committed to investing N180 billion to ensure successful implementation of the National Science,…
- 11 Jun 2018
MRA Inducts Onu’s Science and Tech Ministry into‘FOI Hall of Shame’
The Federal Ministry of Science and Technology under the leadership of Dr. Christopher Ogbonnaya Onu has been inducted into the ‘FOI Hall of Shame’ by Media Rights Agenda (MRA) for alleged blatant…
- 12 Jul 2017
Science & Technology Bank to Boost Nigeria’s Research Programme – Onu
Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, minister of science and technology, has said that a recommendation by the ministry in its Roadmap would create a separate bank that will fund research and development, R&D, in…
- 16 Dec 2019
Science and Tech Ministry, Private Sector Partnership Aimed @ Economic Growth
The Federal Ministry of Science and Technology, has said its engagement with private sector will ensure economic growth and domestication of technologies in the country. Ogbonnaya Onu Mr Bitrus…
- 10 Jul 2012
Shame of a Nation: S & T Ministry’s Website Redundant
The Federal Ministry of Science and Technology’s website has not been updated in 10 months meaning that either the ministry has been idle or lack the expertise to upload its activities in nearly one…
- 14 Jul 2008
FG Inaugurates Science, Technology Fund Committee
The federal government has inaugurated a seven-man committee for the establishment of Science and Technology Development Fund (STDF) in Abuja ,. The committee, which was inaugurated by Ambassador…
- 16 May 2017
S & T Ministry to Improve Food Processing through Technology
Federal Ministry of Science and Technology (FMST) has pledged to intensify effort in employing Research and Development in processing indigenous crops into nutritious foods. Mr Abayomi Oguntade,…
- 18 May 2017
FG Sets up Inter-Ministerial Committee to Address Security Issues
Federal Ministry of Science and Technology is partnering the Ministry of Defence; utilizing the platform of Science and technology to meet natural needs especially in security matters and bridge the…
- 11 Dec 2017
FG Seeks collaborative efforts to Achieve Technologically Productive Economy
The Federal Ministry of Science and Technology has called for collaboration with state governments, private sector and development partners to make the nation’s economy technologically productive.…
- 11 Sept 2025
FG Endorses STICOMMS'25, Commits to Strategic Collaboration
Federal Government of Nigeria through the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology (FMIST) has endorsed the first National Science, Technology and Innovation Communication Conference…
- 23 Oct 2018
FG Reaffirms Commitment to Driving Productivity with Technology & Innovation
The Federal Government has affirmed its commitment to use Science, Technology and Innovation to drive productivity in all sectors of Nigerian economy. Mr Bitrus Bako, Permanent Secretary, Federal…
- 17 Jan 2023
FG Says Revised STI Policy will Transform Ecosystem for Socio-economic Development
Dr. Olorunnimbe Mamora, the Minister, Federal Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, STI, has stated that the newly approved 2022 Revised Science, Technology and Innovation Policy when fully…
- 6 Mar 2017
FG Switches to Science, Technology & Innovation for Economic Recovery
The Nigerian Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP) will be driven by Science, Technology and Innovation, with the youths being targeted to deliver the Plan success, Senator Udoma Udo Udoma,…
- 23 Feb 2017
Gov. Ikpeazu Says Science, Technology will Enhance SMEs
Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia has revealed the state government’s plan to build a University of Industry, Science and Technology to boost small and medium enterprises in the state. Ikpeazu announced…
- 3 Jan 2017
Relocating NigComSat, NITDA, Others: A Step 15 Years Backward- NCS
Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) has advised the Federal Government to ditch the idea of moving Information and Communication Technology (ICT) agencies: National Information and Development Agency…
- 13 May 2017
S & T, Sports Ministries to Advance Sporting Activities
Federal ministry of Science and Technology is collaborating with the Federal Ministry of Sports and Youths development in advancing a strong base in sporting activities in Nigeria. This indication…
- 31 Mar 2013
Ewa, Science & Tech Minister Tasks Scientists on Nigeria’s Transformation
Professor Ita Okon Bassey Ewa, minister of Science and Technology, has urged participants at the 12th National Council on Science and Technology in Ibadan Oyo Sate to use Science Technology and…
- 27 Nov 2013
FG Clears the Air, Says Chemical fertilizers are Safe
Federal ministry of Science and Technology has refuted a statement circulating in some sections of the media alleging that the use of chemical fertiliser poses serious health risks that could lead to…