THE National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA) has called on government institutions, organisations, the public and private sectors to embrace biotechnology. It described biotechnology as one of Nigeria’s greatest assets for national security and sustainable development. Prof. Abdullahi Mustapha, the Director General made the call in a statement issued by the spokesperson of the […]
THE Managing Director of Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) Ltd, Mrs. Jane Egerton-Idehen, has urged media professionals to unlock the potential of shaping Nigeria’s digital future. Egerton-Idehen, represented by Mr. Abiodun Attah, Executive Director of Technical Services at NIGCOMSAT, made the call on Monday at a one-day media training for ICT reporters and editors in Abuja. […]
THE Nigerian Library Association (NLA) has called on librarians across the country to embrace innovation and reposition themselves for relevance in an era defined by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and rapid technological change. The Immediate Past President of the association, Dr. Dominic Omokaro, made the call in Abuja on Saturday at the 2025 Annual Dinner and […]
THE Delta State governor in southern Nigeria, Sheriff Oborevwori, has opened a state-of-the-art ICT and Computer-Based Test Hub at Onicha-Olona in the Aniocha North local government area. Governor Oborevwori described the centre as a milestone in bridging the digital gaps and preparing young people for opportunities in the 21st century. Oborevwori, who was […]
MR. Segun Daniel, winner of the Code4Africa Privacy Hackathon, has called for stronger digital re-orientation and education for youths to promote responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies. Daniel, a final year Computer Science student of Bingham University, Abuja, made the call on Thursday on the sidelines of the dinner award for […]
THE Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), in collaboration with the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA), has rewarded winners of the Code4Africa Privacy Hackathon. They also called for development for data privacy solutions to enhance data protection in the digital ecosystem. The hackathon, which held during the 17th annual ISACA conference in Abuja on […]
THE Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, says Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) will increase from 14.19 per cent to 21 per cent by 2030. Tijani said this at the National Digital Economy and E-Governance Bill stakeholders’ engagement on Thursday in Abuja. Tijani was represented by the Permanent Secretary of the […]
By PRECIOUS AKUTAMADU THE European Union (EU), in collaboration with Search for Common Ground (SFCG) and the Step-Up for Women in Journalism Initiative (SWIJ), has trained female journalists on career advancement strategies. The training also focused on equipping participants with digital skills to help them adapt to the rapidly evolving media landscape. The two-day workshop, […]
By STANLEY NWANOSIKE THE Enugu State Government and the Federal Government have commenced e-Government capacity building for no fewer than 110 Enugu State officials within Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in the state. The week-long training is being organised by the Enugu State Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology; Federal Ministry of Communication, Innovation and […]
By OLASUNKANMI ONIFADE/JESSICA DOGO A recent study has associated the use of earphone with significant auditory, systemic, and psychological health implications. The research, carried by Aditya Saran and other scientists is entitled: “Assessment of the impact on health associated with earphone usage among medical students: a questionnaire-based cross-sectional study.” It was published in the International […]