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- 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 Apr 2018
Onu says Science, Technology Originated In Nigeria
Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, Minister of Science and Technology, over the weekend argued that science and technology originated from Nigeria. Onu made the claim at the occasion of the public presentation of a…
- 23 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…
- 30 May 2016
FG to Build 6 Science, Technology Museums
Federal government says it will build a Science and Technology museum in each of the six geo-political zones of the country. Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, minister of Science and Technology, who disclosed this…
- 10 Feb 2018
AfDB Urges Governments to Prioritize Inclusion of Women in Science & Technology
On the occasion of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the African Development Bank calls on African countries to make science, technology and innovation (STI) policies inclusive and…
- 23 Mar 2025
Nigeria, Ghana Partner to Leverage Science, Technology for Development
Uche Nnaji, Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, has emphasized the crucial role of Science, Technology, and Innovation (ST&I) in tackling national challenges and fostering economic…
- 25 May 2018
FG to Partner Cuba on Science & Technology
The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, said on Thursday the Federal Government would be partnering with the Republic of Cuba on science and technology. Onu said he would visit…
- 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…
- 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,…
- 26 Nov 2023
Space Science Critical to Technological Advancement– Nnaji
Chief Uche Nnaji, minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, has said that space, science, and technology is crucial to achieving the ‘Renewed Hope Agenda’ of President Bola Tinubu’s…
- 6 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 3 Mar 2016
Next Einstein Forum Seeks New Era for Science & Technology in Africa
In less than a week, the first global forum for science on African soil will take place in Dakar, Senegal, from 8-10 March 2016. The Next Einstein Forum has launched a global call for support…
- 5 Apr 2024
Coderina Inks MoU with FCT Department of Science, Technology and Innovation to Empower Youth and Drive Innovation
Coderina Education and Technology Foundation (“Coderina”), a dynamic not-for-profit organization, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with FCT Department of Science, Technology and…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 9 Jun 2008
FG Restates Commitment to Science, Technology
The federal government has said it would continue to encourage proper use of science and technology in the nation’s institutes of higher learning across the country. This is with a view to…
- 22 Sept 2008
Akwa Ibom Reposition in Ocean Science, Technology
Akwa Ibom State has said that it was ready to help re-position the country in capacity-building in Ocean Science and Technology. Governor Godswill Akpabio who stated this at the one-day meeting with…
- 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…
- 23 Dec 2015
FG to offer Free Education to Science, Technology Students
The Federal Government is developing a cash transfer programme which will include the provision of free education for science, technology and education students in tertiary institutions, President…
- 27 Aug 2020
Uwaje Urges African Nations to Prioritise Investment On Science & Technology Over Politics
Mr. Chris Uwaje, Founder and Chairman, Mobile Software Solutions Ltd, has called on African nations to prioritise investment on Science and Technology as against politics, contending that Africans…
- 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…
- 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…
- 21 Mar 2018
Minister Inaugurates Technology Orientation Centre In FCT
Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, the Minister of Science and Technology, says science and technology is the key that will enable Nigerians to become the true masters of their own destinies. Onu said this on Tuesday…
- 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…
- 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…
- 8 Jul 2016
Science & Tech Minister Launches “Tablet Technology” in Schools
Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, minister of Science and Technology, has launched “Tablet Technology in the Classrooms” at the Regent Primary School in Abuja. The Minister lauded the board of the Regent Primary…