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- 7 Aug 2026
NITDA, UniAbuja Partner to Drive Tech Innovation, Research
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has expressed readiness to deepen collaboration with Nigerian universities to promote research, innovation and technology-driven solutions…
- 18 Jul 2017
Cisco Partners University of Jos on African Academy Safari
Global tech group, Cisco, has reaffirmed its commitment to technological advancement, innovation and human capital development initiatives in Nigeria at the just concluded annual African Academy…
- 17 Nov 2022
NSSEC Teams Up with Coderina to Equip Teachers with Coding Skills
The recent partnership between the National Senior Secondary School Education Commission (NSSEC) with one of Africa's Leading EdTech Not for Profit; Coderina Education and Technology Foundation, is…
- 29 Jan 2018
Yabatech Radio Station Takes Off Soon
The Management of Yaba College of Technology says it is dialoguing with the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to resolve a disagreement delaying take-off of the college’s radio station. Dr…
- 23 Mar 2009
Zinox, USPF, Others Aid Schools to Beat Recession
The educational sector appears to have come to terms with the fact that only a whole hearted acceptance of Information Technology can restore the role of education as the pivot of national…
- 12 Aug 2025
Zinox Chairman Leo Stan Ekeh Donates State-of-the-Art Tech Experience Centre to Federal University Birnin Kebbi
Federal University Birnin Kebbi (FUB) received a significant boost in its quest to produce globally competitive graduates, following the donation of a multimillion-naira Tech Experience Centre by the…
- 11 Apr 2022
MTN Foundation Awards 360 New Scholarships to Nigerian Students
Three hundred sixty students received scholarships from the MTN Foundation during award ceremonies recently held in Abuja, Lagos and Owerri. Director, Science and Technology, Lagos State Ministry of…
- 13 Apr 2016
FG Orders Tertiary Institutions to Subscribe to NigREN
The federal government has directed tertiary institutions including universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education across the country, to move their connectivity and services to the Nigerian…
- 20 Aug 2020
NCC’s Projects, Others Adding Value to Nigeria’s Digital Transformation Journey – Danbatta
Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, executive vice chairman and chief executive officer (EVC/CEO), Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has said that the various projects being executed by the Commission…
- 22 May 2014
Ekweremadu Grants N22.3m Scholarships to 525 Students
Senator Ike Ekweremadu, deputy president of the Senate, has given out N22.350 million as scholarship and bursary grants to 525 students from Enugu state for the 2013-2014 academic sessions. The grant…
- 8 Dec 2024
Engr. Aziz, Former NIMC DG Celebrates Prof. Iya Abubakar at 90
The immediate past Director-General of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Engr. Aliyu Aziz, has paid glowing tributes to a former Minister of Defence, Prof. Iya Abubakar, as he…
- 22 Apr 2014
NPC Plans Use of Cutting Edge Technology in 2016 census
The National Population Commission (NPC) said it will deploy cutting edge technology in the collection, processing and dissemination of national census data in 2016. Chief Eze Duruiheoma (SAN),…
- 25 Nov 2021
Emefiele Flags-off TIE Scheme
Mr Godwin Emefiele, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, yesterday, officially flagged off the Tertiary Institutions Entrepreneurship Scheme (TIES), an intervention of the apex bank aimed at…
- 10 Jan 2020
NUC Splits Mass Communication into 7 Fields
The National Universities Commission (NUC) disclosed that it has “unbundled” the course of study, Mass Communication, into seven separate degree programmes to meet growing demands. Mr Abubakar…
- 1 Sept 2008
Jamb Rakes in N3.9Bn from Scratch Cards
Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (Jamb), empowered to conduct matriculation examination for entry into all Universities, Polytechnics and Colleges of Education in Nigeria made a whopping sum…
- 22 Jul 2015
Distinguished Speakers as NCS Int’l Conference “Akure 2015” Begins Today
The Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) has scheduled prominent IT/ICT experts as speakers at the 12th International Conference “Akure 2015. The Conference which starts today is intended to provide a…
- 15 Mar 2015
Universities Hungry for Bandwidth 8 Months after NgREN
Federal universities are still battling with bandwidth capacity to fuel further research and education in spite of the launch of Nigeria research and educational network (NgREN), to provide cheaper…
- 2 Jun 2008
IT and Communication Ministry Will be Focused-Uwadia
Professor Charles Uwadia is president, Nigerian Computer Society and director, Centre for Information technology and Systems, University of Lagos. He has been a visiting Fellow to Universities and…
- 10 Feb 2017
NOTAP Commissions 39th IPPTO in Uni-Ilorin
The National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP) has established the 39th Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer Office (IPTTO) in University of Ilorin, Kwara State.…
- 26 Feb 2024
Youth Dev. Ministry, NAICOM Partner on Financial Literacy, Entrepreneurship
As part of measures to enhance financial literacy, entrepreneurship and career development in the country, the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) gone into collaboration with the Ministry of…
- 20 Aug 2021
How we Generated over N1Trillion in 2Years - Pantami
In its bid to deliver the promises made by President Muhammadu Buhari, to all Nigerians in terms of economic diversification, enhanced security and anti-corruption, the Federal Ministry of…
- 14 Apr 2014
Universities Seek Bandwidth to Drive ICT Education
Despite the keenness of some institutions of higher learning to establish effective ICT education programmes; they are confronted with the acute scarcity of broadband internet to achieve these…
- 11 Jul 2014
President Jonathan Approves Board for FAAN, 4 Others
President Goodluck Jonathan has approved the composition and appointment of the chairmen and members of the Governing Boards of five Federal Government Institutions, Parastatals and Agencies. This…
- 14 Oct 2024
MTN Foundation holds 2024 Scholarship Awards Ceremony in Lagos
Following the completion of its award ceremony in Enugu and Abuja, MTN Foundation has hosted the final ceremony in Lagos, awarding over 1000 students with scholarships and grants. The Scholarship is…
- 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…
- 29 Jan 2025
First Lady Commissions Another NITDA’s RHI ICT Centre in Kwara
By Lukman Oladokun As part of its contribution to the Renewed Hope Initiative's (RHI) social investment programme, the Nigeria's First Lady and Chairperson, RHI, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has…
- 31 Oct 2021
TETFund Develops Software to Track Expenditures
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund, TETFund, said it has developed a project impact tracking system to evaluate the correlation of its spending on research and results so far achieved. Prof. Suleiman…
- 13 Feb 2023
NANS Names Tim Akano, CEO Of New Horizons, 2022 Man Of The Year
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), over the weekend, named the Chief Executive Officer of New Horizons Nigeria, Mr. Tim Akano, as the association's 2022 Man of the Year. According…
- 30 Aug 2015
NgREN, Consortium to Extend Services to W/African Market
Nigerian Research and Educational Network (NgREN) and Bandwidth Consortium have begun move to extend bandwidth connectivity and network to higher institutions and research institutes in…
- 21 Feb 2021
Leo Stan Ekeh - the Iconic ICT Entrepreneur @ 65
The man, Leo Stan Ekeh arguably Nigeria’s foremost tech guru and serial digital entrepreneur has championed many firsts in the Nigerian ICT sector. Leo Stan Ekeh Mr. Ekeh is the Chairman of Zinox…