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- 2 Sept 2019
FIIRO Boss Embroiled in PhD Certificate Scandal
Chima Igwe, director-general, Federal Institute of Industrial Research (FIIRO), Oshodi, has come under intense fire after failing to present his PhD certificate more than 18 years after claiming to…
- 3 Dec 2023
MTN PR Manager Earns a PhD as Pan-Atlantic University Convocates 11 Doctoral Graduates
Lakinbofa Goodluck, MTN Nigeria’s PR Manager, was one of 11 doctoral graduates at the Pan-Atlantic University’s (PAU) convocation on December 2, 2023. He was awarded a PhD certificate for his…
- 14 May 2019
9mobile engineering programme produces 31 masters, 3 PhD Students
9mobile has said that it's Telecommunications Engineering Postgraduate Programme (9TEPP), established at the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State, had produced 31 masters and three PhD…
- 27 Jul 2023
The Nexus between Academic Research and Development: The Importance of Doctoral Degree in National Development in Nigeria
By Onobe Melchizedec , PhD & Elele Felix Chibuzo In today's knowledge-based economy, where knowledge, research, and innovation are essential for competitiveness and wealth generation, developing…
- 21 Feb 2022
54gene’s ACTG Awards $64,000 Scholarship to Further Genomics Research
54gene, the health technology company advancing African genomics research for improved global health outcomes, has announced the awarding of $64,000 in scholarships to four PhD candidates in Nigeria,…
- 22 Oct 2023
Accra Institute of Technology marks graduation milestone with inspiring ceremony
Accra Institute of Technology (AIT), a leading technology-focused private university, celebrated another milestone as it graduated a new cohort of PhD recipients during its 19th Graduation Ceremony,…
- 27 Jun 2023
Addressing Ethical Challenges in the Use of Digital Media in Nigeria
By Gabriel T. Nyitse, PhD and Felix C. Elele Digital media has revolutionized the communication landscape globally and disrupted traditional media's dominance in all its ramifications by ushering a…
- 24 Apr 2018
#VPTourOfTech: NITDA Is Paying Close Attention
By Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, PhD When the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo SAN, gave his steering speech at the 2016 e-Nigeria International Conference…
- 15 Sept 2021
Redefining Education in the Developing World
By Nelson Tosin Ajulo PhD Education has been identified as the ultimate route to escape poverty. It is widely held that if you attend school, graduate, and get a lucrative job, your economic status…
- 9 Oct 2016
Knowledge Based Economy is Key Solution to Recession- Adegboye
Ayo Adegboye, PhD, is the new Managing Director at Business Connexion Nigeria/West Africa. A Fellow of Institute of Information Management Africa, seasoned professional with combined sixteen years…
- 24 Jun 2025
MTN Nigeria Receives UN Women Award for Empowering Women Nationwide
MTN Foundation has received accolades from UN Women, the United Nations entity dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. L - R: Chukwuemeka Onyimadu (PhD), National Economist, UN…
- 17 Feb 2026
NIMC Rolls Out WorkflowPro for Paperless Correspondence
National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has deployed WorkflowPro as its official platform for the digital submission and management of correspondence. NIMC Kayode Adegoke Phd, Head, Cooperate…
- 29 Dec 2022
With 16 PhDs, Accra Institute of Technology shows the way to produce doctorate degrees in Africa
By Dominic Osei-Boakye Birthed in 2009, started walking fully in the latter part of 2010 at a one block building surrounded by beautifully designed containers at the premises of the Civil Service…
- 24 Feb 2026
Microplastics Found in 90 Percent of Prostate Cancer Samples
Microplastics have now been found inside most prostate cancer tumors — and at strikingly higher levels than in healthy tissue. A new study reports that tiny plastic particles were present in nine out…
- 3 Oct 2018
Microsoft Backs DSN’s Deep Learning Bootcamp to Upskill Local Developers in Modern Technologies
Microsoft Africa is the lead sponsor of the third edition of the Data Science Nigeria (DSN) Artificial Intelligence (AI) bootcamp, which is aimed at building capacity in the use of Deep Learning…
- 7 Nov 2017
CFA's Startups Hangout Slated for November 24
By Justice Okemgba The November 2017 edition of CFA's Startups Hangout, will be the last for this year, is slated to come up on Friday, November 24, 2017 by 5:00pm and this edition will be featuring…
- 26 Nov 2015
Senate Confirms Danbatta, EVC of NCC
The Senate yesterday confirmed Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta as executive vice chairman (EVC and chief executive of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). He was appointed in Acting…
- 7 Jun 2023
IG4D: 2023 Nigeria DigitalSENSE Forum is set, Igbalajobi joins speakers
Mr. Olatunji Igbalajobi, Lagos-based cyber security expert and Principal Consultant, CyberCode Limited has joined speakers faculty for the 2023 Nigeria DigitalSENSE Africa Forum (NDSF) series on…
- 3 Dec 2021
NCC, ALTON back 2021 ITREALMS E-Waste Dialogue
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) have drummed support for the 2021 edition of the ITREALMS E-Waste Dialogue…
- 9 Mar 2021
NCC Boss, Danbatta Confirmed to Deliver the 2021 Bullion Lecture
Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, executive vice chairman/chief executive officer, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), is the distinguished personality to deliver the 2021 edition of The Bullion…
- 3 Sept 2020
NITDA to Establish Centre For Artificial Intelligence, Robotics
In order to achieve a robust digital economy the National Information Technology Development Agency, (NITDA) is set to establish a Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics. Mallam Kashifu…
- 6 Sept 2021
Pantami Becomes Professor of Cyber Security
Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, minister of Communications and Digital Economy, has been elevated to the rank of Professor of Cybersecurity. Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami Pantami had applied during a…
- 7 Jun 2015
Top Drivers of ICT President Buhari Can Pick as CommTech Minister
If President Muhammadu Buhari is indisposed to keeping Mrs. Omobola Johnson, the immediate and pioneer Minister of Communication Technology who is believed to have laid a solid foundation for…
- 7 Dec 2018
Pan Atlantic University Honours 69 Pioneer First-degree Graduates
Pan-Atlantic University on Saturday, December 1, 2018, honoured 69 candidates as pioneer first-degree holders at the 15th convocation ceremony of the institution. Nineteen candidates graduated in…
- 21 Aug 2018
UNILAG to Launch Centres of Excellence to Boost Research
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) says it has concluded arrangements for its research agenda setting workshop and launch of the African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) Centres of Excellence…
- 19 Jul 2018
Usmanu Dan Fodio, UNILAG to Start Postgraduate Program on ICT Law
Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has said that the agency is collaborating with Usmanu Dan Fodio University, Sokoto and…
- 22 Nov 2017
Last edition of CFA's Startups Hangout for 2017, slated for This Friday
By peter oluka The last edition of CFA's Startups Hangout for 2017, slated for this coming Friday, November 25, 2017 by 5:00pm. This edition will be featuring the second Startups Pitch session in the…
- 6 Jun 2023
Danbatta, Adebayo, Rudman, Uzor lead speakers to NDSF 2023
The multiple award-winning Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, the chairman, Association of Licensed…
- 17 Dec 2015
NITDA Hosts Al-Qualam University, Pledges IT Intervention in Katsina
Mr. Peter Jack, director general of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) said that the Agency will soon embark on IT intervention in the Katsina State. The NITDA boss said…
- 2 Jul 2017
Denloye, Rustagi Spilled All to Startups at CFA's Startups Hangout
The much talked about June edition of the CFA'S Startups Hangout came up on Friday, June 23, 2017 and it lived up to it's billing. The attendee Startups really had their times worth at the event from…