Nigeria seeks to empower innovators, entrepreneurs with digital portal, says Pantami
Minister of Communication and digital economy, Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantanmi has highlighted the objectives of the digital platforms launched by the federal […]
Technology
Expert stresses need to develop nutritious foods using genetic modification technology
Dr Rose Gidado, Country Coordinator, Open Forum on Agricultural Biotechnology (OFAB), says Nigeria can avert malnutrition by using genetic modification technology to develop nutritious foods. Gidado […]
Peace House Charity Foundation seeks DCTC intervention
The Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency, Mallam Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi asserted that if Nigerians do not empower their people, they become a […]
NDPR to safeguard personal data of Nigerians – DG NITDA
The Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency, Mallam Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, CCIE has disclosed that the motive behind the issuance of Nigerian Data Protection […]
Buhari renews appointments of PTDF, PEF, NCDMB bosses
President Muhammadu Buhari has renewed the appointments of Chief Executive Officers of agencies under the Ministry of Petroleum Resources, an official statement from the presidency […]
Danbatta, NCC boss, bags prestigious Zik Prize
…He’s square page in square hole — Prof. Utomi The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba […]
Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano Road: Unravelling The Facts -Report
(Forefrontng.com) In the last few weeks, Nigerians and industry experts have become dumbfounded and taken aback by the charge of ‘slow pace of work’ levelled […]
FEC approves $1.95bn for Kano-Dutse-Katsina-Jibia- Maradi rail line project
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved $1.95billion for the construction of Kano-Dutse(Jigawa)- Katsina- Jibia – Maradi (Niger Republic) rail line project. The Minister of […]
ICPC to prosecute NECO staff with fake certificates
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) is set to prosecute some staff of the National Examination Council (NECO) for allegedly possessing […]
Sanusi advises govts on Human Capital development
Former Emir of Kano, His Highness Muhammadu Sanusi II, has advised governments to invest on Human Capital and should aim to create enabling […]
Group trains 300 youths on modern farming technology in Adamawa
A group of young entrepreneurs, Tannep Prime Concept Limited, says it has trained 300 youths in Adamawa on modern farming technology and marketing of farm […]
CSOs demand immediate stop to harassment of Saida Saad by Kano Police –Full statement
HARASSMENT OF CITIZEN SAIDA SAAD BY THE KANO POLICE On Wednesday, 16/9/20, about 5pm, Barrister Sa’ida Sa’ad was at her matrimonial home in Kaduna when […]
NITDA mulls partnership with army on simulation centre
The National Information Technology Development Agency has indicated its willingness to form an alliance with the Land Forces Simulation Centre Nigeria, a formation of […]
NITDA to partner NSIA on start-up investments
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is to partner with the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) towards investing in Start-ups to create more jobs […]
COVID-19: Students invent indigenous robot
The students of Glisten International Academy, Abuja have invented an indigenous front line mobile robot christened Mairabot. The robot, according to the […]
Oyo govt releases calendar for school resumption
The Oyo State government, on Monday, announced September 21, 2020 as the beginning of the 2020/2021 academic session for primary and secondary schools in the […]
Rape: Institute trains 100 girls in Benue
By Haruna Salami The National Research Institute for Chemical Technology, NARICT, Zaria, in conjunction with other experts, trained 100 girls on various skills in Benue […]
EFCC arrests two lecturers, 28 others for internet fraud in Kwara
(EFCC Press Release) Operatives of the the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission ( EFCC), Ilorin zonal office, have arrested two lecturers of the Kwara […]
COVID-19 Disruptions and use of Technology in Elections: Lessons for West Africa, By Udo Jude Ilo and Ayisha Osori
A season of disruptions Elections under COVID-19 present countries across the world with a unique problem: balancing the need for credible elections and containing the […]
President Buhari focused on nation building and unity of Nigeria, By Femi Adesina
To state that we live in challenging times is perhaps an understatement and does very little justice in accurately capturing our current realities. Those realities […]
Relocation: New ‘Computer Village’ ready in 24 months – Developer
Mr Jimmy Onyemenam, Developer, Bridge Ways Investment, says it will take 24 months for the first phase of the new Information Communication Technology (ICT), market […]
Medical doctor wants adoption of technology for improved maternal healthcare
A medical doctor, Mary-Ann Etiebet, on Friday called for greater adoption of technology to improve maternal healthcare, enhance universal health coverage and reduce deaths amid […]
Pantami, Danbata call for promotion of indigenous digital solutions
…as NCC Rewards Winners of Covid-19 Virtual Hackathon Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, has advocated the need for […]
Transportation University will boost technology transfer
The Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi, has said that the University of Transportation being constructed at Daura, Kastina State, would boost the transfer of […]
HYPREP’s 70% completion claim: CISLAC unravels true state of remediation project
By Chimezie Godfrey Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has said that the 70% completion claim of Hydrocarbon pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) on Ogoni land […]