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- 16 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,…
- 16 Mar 2009
FG Plans National Science and Technology Development Fund
The federal government of Nigeria last week said it will soon establish a National Science and Technology fund as part of efforts geared towards effective coordination and funding of all research and…
- 23 Feb 2022
FEC Approves Science, Technology And Innovation Policy
Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the revised Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy instituted 10 years ago. Ogbonnaya Onu, minister of Science and Technology Ogbonnaya Onu, minister…
- 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…
- 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…
- 26 Jan 2024
Anambra Bags Multiple Technology Awards @National Innovation and Digital Economy Council Meeting
Anambra State has emerged as a force to be reckoned with, securing an incredible four prestigious awards during the ICT peer review session at the 11th National Council on Communication, Innovation…
- 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…
- 24 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…
- 11 May 2009
FG Tasks Comsats on Science and Technology
The Federal Government has challenged Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (Comsats), to go beyond the idea of identifying Centers of Excellence to…
- 5 May 2009
FG Urges Comsats to Grow Economy through Science and Technology
The Federal Government has challenged Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (Comsats), to go beyond the idea of identifying Centers of Excellence to…
- 2 Aug 2010
Technology is Panacea to Economic Development- Minister
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…
- 26 Jun 2026
Tinubu appoints Adigwe to head National Health Technology, Data Analytics Office
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Dr Obi Adigwe as the National Coordinator of the newly established National Health Technology and Data Analytics Office (NHTDAO). President Bola Tinubu The…
- 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…
- 12 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.…
- 24 Mar 2022
Nigeria’s Global Competitiveness Ranking Improves
Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, has said that Nigeria’s global competitiveness ranking has improved from the Position of 124 out of 140 countries by 2015/2016 to a…
- 19 May 2025
Nigeria to Launch 4 Satellites for Surveillance, Others
Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the launch of four satellites aimed at strengthening Earth observation capabilities and improving national security, according to Uche Nnaji, minister of…
- 18 Feb 2014
Jonathan Inaugurates Research, Innovation Council
President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday in Abuja inaugurated the National Research and Innovation Council (NRIC) to bridge the link between research and industrialization. At the ceremony held at the…
- 4 Apr 2017
FG to Focus on STI to Diversify Economy
The Federal Government has pledged to put Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) on the front burner of its development agenda in a move diversify the economy. President Muhammadu Buhari, who was…
- 26 Jan 2019
Onu Hails NOTAP for Building IPR Culture in Nigerian Knowledge Institutions
Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, Minister of Science and Technology, has commended the National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP), for creating Intellectual Property Right (IPR) awareness…
- 17 May 2014
NSE Seeks Privatization of NRC
The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has advocated privatisation of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) to attract the requisite private sector investment and technology. Ademola Olorunfemi,…
- 7 Dec 2019
Lagos Dangles N230m for Start-Ups in Lagos
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has launched the Lagos State Science Research and Innovation Council (LASRIC), setting aside $687,000 (about N250 million) start-up funds for investment in research and…
- 21 Sept 2021
FG Seeks more Private Sector Participation in Research, Development
Mr. Edet Sunday Akpan, the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation, has called on the Organized Private Sectors (OPS) to explore more ways of partnering…
- 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…
- 24 Sept 2019
FG to Set Up Robotics and AI Agency - Minister
Federal government is proposing to establish an agency that will focus on robotics and Artificial Intelligence, according to Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, minister of Science and Technology. Onu who…
- 17 Feb 2017
FG to Deploy Renewable Energy to Diversify Economy
The Federal government is working towards deploying renewable energy technology to assist Nigeria in the diversification process of the nation’s economy. Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, Minister of Science and…
- 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…
- 27 Mar 2023
UK Unveils Plans to Become International Technology Superpower
The UK has published a roadmap for reaching tech superpower status by 2030 through a new International Technology Strategy. The Foreign Secretary and the Science, Innovation and Technology Secretary…
- 25 Nov 2024
NEC Calls on States to Embrace NASENI's Tech Innovations
In a move to fast-track Nigeria's industrialization, the National Economic Council (NEC), has urged state governments to patronize technological innovations developed by the National Agency for…
- 31 May 2020
FG Hopes Methanol will Improve Economy
Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, minister of Science and Technology, has said that the use of methanol will help improve the economy and provide jobs amidst COVID 19 and after. Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, minister of…
- 25 Jul 2014
NITDA Targets 4,000 Investors @ GITEX 2014
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) said that Nigeria will leverage on its country-partnership with Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX) to showcase the nation’s…