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- 4 Jun 2020
COVID-19 Pause: Need for National Reflection and Self Reliance
By Akinyele Okeremi The COVID-19 pandemic brings to the fore a rare opportunity for African nations to reawaken and reconsider national strategies. However, if we needed an emergency, we have it. It…
- 26 May 2020
Global Leaders @ 2nd UBA Africa Day Conversations Urge Government, Private Sector Collaboration
United Bank for Africa (UBA) celebrated Africa Day 2020, by bringing together global leaders at the 2nd UBA Africa Day Conversations, screened live across the continent. UBA helps set the debate…
- 14 Aug 2024
NASENI, Ministry of Defence, DICON Sign Landmark MoU to Establish Nigeria's Ammunition Production Factory
In a significant step towards enhancing Nigeria's defence capabilities and achieving self-reliance in military hardware production, the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure…
- 15 Aug 2017
FG Approves Science & Engineering Components Policy Guidelines
Federal Government has approved new policy guidelines for the design and execution of programmes, projects and contracts with science, engineering and technology components. Dr Ogbonaya Onu, Minister…
- 16 Mar 2009
Murtala Mohammed Foundation Donates Computer Systems to Firm
Murtala Mohammed Foundation in its bid to support the development of small and medium scale enterprises in the country, recently presented computer systems to J. J. Company, a small scale…
- 9 Dec 2024
TD Africa and Huawei Join Forces to Empower KOMU Students with ICT Skills
In a significant stride towards empowering students with the requisite skills to thrive in the global technological landscape, TD Africa has formed an alliance with global ICT leader, Huawei, to…
- 20 Jun 2024
Afreximbank, CDC Announce $2Bn Investment to Boost Health Sector
The African Export-Import Bank and Africa CDC have unveiled a US$2 billion facility for Africa’s health and pharmaceutical products manufacturing. According to a statement issued by Afreximbank on…
- 12 Aug 2025
World Bank Approves $300m Loan to Support IDPs in Northern Nigeria
World Bank has said that it has given approval of $300 million to fund a new project aimed at bolstering access to services and economic opportunities for internally displaced persons (IDPs) and…
- 15 Sept 2024
VCON 2024: QNET Boosts Wellness Products with Cutting-Edge Technology
QNET, a leading brand in the global direct selling industry, has disclosed significant improvements to its health and wellness products, leveraging the latest advancements in technology. This…
- 14 Aug 2024
UNHCR, TGI Group Forge Alliance to Empower Nigeria’s Displaced Communities
Tropical General Investments (TGI) Group a contributor to Nigeria’s economy, and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, have signed a five-year cooperation agreement to advance socio-economic inclusion and…
- 19 Dec 2022
Blinken, Tony Elumelu, Rally U.S. and African entrepreneurs, investors & policymakers @U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit
About 300 entrepreneurs, investors, and celebrities took part in the opening reception for the US-Africa Leaders Summit, the investment-focused “Innovators Gathering”, honoring the influx of two-way…
- 15 Dec 2022
Blinken, Tony Elumelu, Convene U.S. & African Entrepreneurs, Others for U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit
About 300 entrepreneurs, investors, and celebrities took part in the opening reception for the US-Africa Leaders Summit, the investment-focused “Innovators Gathering”, honoring the influx of two-way…
- 25 Oct 2019
Dangote Cement Partners GE to Digitize Its Cement Plants to Boost Power Supply Efficiency
GE and Africa’s leading cement producer Dangote Cement Plc signed an agreement to deploy GE’s Asset Performance Management (APM) digital solution to reduce unplanned downtime and enhance performance…
- 22 Dec 2018
FIIRO Wins N1Bn in Ministry’s Competitiveness Assessment
Federal Institute of Industrial Research (FIIRO) Oshodi in Lagos has won first position in the Federal Ministry of Science and Technology Competitiveness Assessment Award, with N1 billion prize…
- 14 Nov 2013
WaveTek to Deliver Microsoft IT Academies in Anambra
WaveTek Nigeria Limited, a Microsoft certified partner is working closely with Microsoft, HP, and TD to deliver Microsoft IT Academy for the Anambra State government. The Anambra State Government…
- 24 Jun 2026
NASENI Launches Skills, Empowerment Programmes for Women and Youths in Kano
The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) is set to commence a series of empowerment and capacity-building programmes in Kano State aimed at equipping women, youths and…
- 6 Oct 2017
FG to Unveil N100bn Free TV Distribution Network for Nollywood
Alhaji Lai Mohammed, Minister of Information and Culture, yesterday disclosed that the Federal Government is set to unveil a N100bn per annum free television distribution network for Nollywood. The…
- 21 Oct 2020
Group Warns of Influx of GM Crops, Foods
Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF), non-governmental organisation, has raised the alarm over the influx of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) crops and foods in the country, alleging…
- 17 Jul 2014
Army Chief Canvasses for Indigenous Technology to Enhance Operations
In an effort to tackle the current security challenges in the country, the Nigerian Army on yesterday said it was desirous to develop indigenous technology that would sustain operational needs of its…
- 23 Sept 2016
CBN, Others Set for E-PPAN’s eGovt Summit Next Week
Top-notch officials from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of government with thoughts leaders, executives and players in the electronic payment…
- 13 Aug 2016
Oando Marketing to Train 500 Mechanics Under 3rd Edition ‘Oleum Academy’
Oando Marketing, leading supplier and distributor of refined petroleum products, in its commitment to empower and train mechanics in our society has commenced the third edition of its Oleum Academy…
- 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 Aug 2019
NCC to Host African Telecom Regulators in Abuja
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) will on Tuesday host the 54-member nations of African Union (AU) on how regulatory activities of member states can be integrated for seamless connectivity…
- 5 Jul 2019
NFVCB Boss Calls on Nasarawa to Harness Opportunities in Film Industry
Alhaji Adedayo Thomas, executive director, National Film and Video Censors Board ((NFVCB) has called on Engr. Abdullahi Sule , governor of Nasarawa State, to establish Nasarawa State Film…
- 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…
- 25 Sept 2020
Peace House Charity Foundation Seeks for DCTC Intervention
Mallam Kashifu InuwaAbdullahi, director general, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), asserted that if we do not empower our people, they become a problem to the society in…
- 27 May 2019
Beyond the New ICT Policy on Education
The federal government recently led the way with the launch of a new national policy on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the nation’s education sector, in a bid to enhance modern…
- 11 Jul 2021
Stakeholders Seek Inclusion of ICT in Education Curriculum
Stakeholders in the education sector have impressed on the federal government on the need to reposition the education curriculum towards Information and Communication Technology (ICT), in order to…
- 19 Jul 2021
NBC, Coca-Cola Present Start-up Equipment to Vulnerable Nigerians
In furtherance of its efforts to support communities and governments to cushion the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the country, The Coca-Cola System in Nigeria, comprising Nigerian Bottling…
- 22 May 2019
FG Launches New ICT Policy on Education
Federal government has launched a new national policy on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the nation’s education sector, in a bid to enhance modern teaching and learning in schools…