Guests at the unveiling of a new line of innovative construction products by Axion Engineering Experts in Nigeria’s building sector are advocating for the adoption of lightweight concrete technology to reduce the risk of high-rise building collapses. Dr Okey Eze, CEO of Axion Engineering, noted that this type of concrete is significantly lighter than conventional
The Chairman of Keystone Bank Limited, Lady (Dr.) Ada Chukwudozie has presented cash awards to outstanding young scientists and innovators at the 7th Energy, Science, Technology, and Innovation Conference and Exhibition (FAPSCON 2025), held at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), Igbariam, Anambra State. The initiative, which also recognised “Girls in Tech” innovators, is tied to
The National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP) says about 70 per cent of multinational firms operating in Nigeria now comply with the country’s technology transfer regulations. Director-General of NOTAP, Obiageli Amadiobi, disclosed this in Abuja during a press conference to announce the forthcoming NOTAP Technology and Innovation Summit 2025. She said the agency’s
The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) has reiterated its commitment to advancing digital governance in Nigeria. The agency’s Director-General, Matthew Adepoju, pledged in Abuja after NASRDA received the Best Federal Ministry, Department and Agency Digital Governance Award at the Nigeria GovTech Gala and Awards. Adepoju also received the Distinguished GovTech Trailblazer Award at the event.
The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) says the Federal Government is stepping up investment in renewable energy to address electricity shortages in universities and other public institutions. ECN Director-General, Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi, said this in a statement on Thursday marking his second year in office. He noted that the Renewed Hope Solarisation Project, introduced under
The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, Mrs Esuabana Nko-Asanye, has urged Nigerians to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies as strategic tools for national growth and economic transformation. Speaking at the Global Sustainable Technology and Innovation Community Conference (G-STIC 2025) in Abuja, Esuabana said AI is reshaping global economies
In today’s world, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, popularly called STEM, have dominated the conversations. Whether it is in the universities, the workplace or among policymakers, the focus has always been on STEM, and little attention is given to other areas of learning. Experts are beginning to worry that the humanities and arts are being
Prof. Shehu Abdul Rahman, the Vice Chancellor of Federal University of Lafia (FULafia), has said that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not the future but the now. He mentioned that AI should be applied to agriculture to ensure food security in Nigeria and Africa. The VC emphasised that AI tools can help farmers detect pests early,
Bayero University, Kano (BUK) has launched ten solar-powered tricycles to improve campus transportation and advance its commitment to environmental sustainability. During the commissioning ceremony on October 20, 2025, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof Haruna Musa, described the project as a landmark achievement aligned with the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda and supported by TETFund. He said the
Nigeria’s renewed war against illiteracy is taking a digital turn. For the first time in over a decade, the Federal Government is using technology to track, enrol, and support thousands of Nigerians who missed out on formal education, marking a significant shift in the country’s literacy campaign. Through the National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult
