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- 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…
- 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…
- 19 Jun 2020
MTN Foundation Opens Application for 2020 Scholarship Schemes
MTN Foundation has commenced calls for application for its annual scholarship schemes - Science and Technology Scholarship Scheme (STSS) and Scholarship Scheme for Blind Students (SSBS). The call for…
- 8 Apr 2025
MTN Foundation Opens Portal for 2025 Scholarships
MTN Foundation has opened applications for its 2025 scholarship programme, reaffirming its dedication to strengthening the development of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM),…
- 13 Sept 2018
MTN Foundation Awards Scholarships to Students in Abuja & Owerri
MTN Nigeria through its corporate social investment arm on Tuesday 4th and 11th of September 2018 awarded scholarships to more than 200 students worth 200 thousand naira yearly. This is part…
- 22 Feb 2010
500 Students Win MTN Foundation Scholarship
Over 500 students have emerged as beneficiaries of the MTN Foundation Science and Technology Scholarship Awards for the 2010/2011 academic session. The candidates emerged after a rigorous assessment…
- 13 Nov 2020
MTN Foundation Awards Scholarships to 360 Young Nigerians
MTN Foundation has awarded scholarships to 360 university students at a virtual ceremony on Thursday, in Lagos. The scholarships were awarded under the MTNF scholarship schemes made up of the MTNF…
- 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…
- 30 Aug 2019
AfDB Spends $2Bn to Train African Scientists
African Development Bank (AfDB) has said it has committed $2 billion to the education and training of six million science students in Africa from 2005 to date. A statement by the bank’s Communication…
- 18 Jun 2015
African Governments Commit $5m to Regional Innovation Fund
A ‘Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund’ for Africa launched recently shows African Governments contribution to the World Bank ‘Partnership for Skills in Applied Sciences, Engineering and…
- 14 Nov 2019
BlueChip Technologies Backs InterCampus Machine Learning Competition with Data Science Nigeria
Bluechip Technologies Limited, a leading indigenous business applications and data management solutions firm, has continued its commitment to capacity building by sponsoring the second edition of the…
- 13 Feb 2023
How MTNF is supporting education through renovation of science laboratories
With growing trends in teaching standards and learning outcomes, MTN Foundation continues to bridge the gap in the education sector, through the implementation of science related initiatives in…
- 9 Nov 2020
Onu, Reps Bicker over Annual Science Competition
Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, minister of Science and Technology and Hon. Awaji-Inombek, member of the House of Representatives representing Andoni-Opobo/Nkoro Federal Constituency of Rivers state, on Monday…
- 5 Jul 2024
ATII Awards Scholarship to Students
A knowledge transfer and technology innovation hub, African Technology and Innovation Institutes (ATII) has awarded scholarships to ten pupils from Bridge International Academy, Lagos. Through its…
- 4 Aug 2024
MTN Foundation Increases Annual UTME Scholarship Award for Top Scorers to ₦300,000
In a bid to promote academic excellence, the MTN Foundation has increased its annual scholarship for the highest-scoring candidates from ₦200,000 to ₦300,000 under its Top 10 UTME Scholarship…
- 30 Nov 2009
Misappropriation of Funds Greatest of Science & Tech-Jackson
Sunny Jackson is the managing director/CEO of Holgate Communications, a thriving IT consultancy, training and event-packaging company. He has worked with different communications company. He spoke to…
- 3 Apr 2022
MTN Foundation Scholarship is a Step in the Right Direction for Improving the Educational Sector - Honorable Folasade
Folasade Adefisayo, Commissioner for Education, Ministry of Education, Lagos State, has commended MTN Foundation’s scholarship programme for outstanding Nigerian students. L-R: Director, Science and…
- 24 Oct 2024
Key Takeaways from 2024 MTN Foundation Scholarship Awards Ceremony in Enugu, Lagos and Abuja
The 2024 MTN Foundation scholarship awards ceremony recently took place in Enugu, Lagos and Abuja, where recipients across the country were awarded the prestigious MTN Foundation scholarship. Odunayo…
- 25 Jul 2021
MTN Foundation Opens Portal for 2021 Scholarship
In a bid to recognise and promote academic excellence amongst high-performing students in various accredited Nigerian public tertiary institutions, the MTN Foundation is delighted to announce the…
- 15 Aug 2022
Ibrahim, DG NOTAP says TSB will Enhance STI Development in Nigeria
Dr. DanAzumi Mohammed Ibrahim, the Director General of the National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP), has said that the Technology Story Board (TSB) initiative of NOTAP is…
- 18 Jan 2020
Nigeria Plans to Venture in Space Exploration
Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, has disclosed of plans by Nigeria to join the league of countries in space exploration. He stressed that the strength of the…
- 5 May 2026
MTN Foundation Opens Applications for 2026 Scholarship Programmes
The MTN Foundation has opened applications for its 2026 scholarship programmes as part of efforts to promote academic excellence and support financially challenged students across Nigeria. MTN…
- 6 Sept 2018
MTN Foundation Awards Scholarship to Hundreds of Students across Nigeria
In its resolve to promote science and technology, and empower the Blind in Nigeria, MTN Foundation has again awarded hundreds of Nigerian students studying in public tertiary institutions,…
- 12 Sept 2017
10 Nigerian Youths Get Full Scholarship to Study in China
Huawei Technologies Company Nigeria Limited CSR flagship program ‘Seeds for the Future in the Year 2008’ is further yielding results. The program seeks to develop local ICT talent, enhance knowledge…
- 2 Nov 2022
MTNF Reiterates Commitment to Community-Led Interventions
Odunayo Sanya, Executive Secretary, MTN Foundation, has reaffirmed the Foundation’s commitment to empowering and creating sustainable value for youths through responsible, social and community led…
- 18 Feb 2020
MTN Set to Empower Young Entrepreneurs Through Youth Entrepreneurship Development Programme
MTN Nigeria has introduced the Youth Entrepreneurship Development Programme (YEDP) for young entrepreneurs in Nigeria. This programme offers a line of credit, valuable training and mentorship…
- 21 Jul 2014
Huawei to Boost ICT’s Growth with N80m Investment
The plan by a Chinese firm- Huawei to invest N80 million into the information and communications technology sector is expected to expand the investment profile of Nigeria. The investment, which was…
- 18 Jun 2024
Ministry of Education Backs MTN Foundation’s Call for Application
Nigerian Ministry of Education has thrown its weight behind the MTN Foundation’s Scholarship initiative. The call for application by eligible students runs till June 19th and will see 360 students…
- 14 Feb 2025
MTN Nigeria Foundation Supports Education with Donation of School Supplies to 1000+ Students
MTN Nigeria Foundation recently embarked on an initiative to donate support materials to nominated schools in seven states across the six geopolitical zones, including Edo, Oyo, Katsina, Nasarawa,…
- 10 May 2023
Interswitch Reaffirms Commitment to Encouraging STEM Education, Kicks-off InterswitchSPAK 5.0
Interswitch has expressed its commitment to encouraging Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education in Nigeria with the commencement of 5 th edition of InterswitchSPAK National…