Nigeria’s National Research Institute for Chemical Technology (NARICT) and the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT) have announced plans to deepen collaboration in aerospace technology, aviation safety, and renewable energy. The two federal institutions agreed to launch joint research and capacity-building projects to strengthen innovation and enhance technical expertise in the aviation and energy sectors.
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 Governing Board of the Projects Development Institute (PRODA), Enugu, has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing Nigeria’s technological development in line with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Chairman of the Board, Hon. Donatus Agu, gave the assurance during a familiarisation visit to the institute’s headquarters in Enugu. He said the Board was determined to
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.
A lecturer at Babcock University, Dr Adetayo Adebowale, has said Nigeria has the potential to become a tech-driven nation by harnessing its youthful population, improving internet access, and investing in research-backed innovation.Adebowale, who was recently named among the world’s top 2% scientists by Stanford University and Elsevier for the second consecutive year, said the country
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
The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has called on African countries to harness technology to transform their education systems and promote inclusive learning across the continent. Alausa made the call in Abuja at the opening of the MoodleMoot Africa Conference 2025, organised by the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN). The conference, themed “Leveraging
Shalom Bamigboye has urged Nigerian students to deploy technology to address challenges in their immediate communities rather than seeking global recognition. He made the call recently while delivering a virtual keynote address at the launch of the Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology (BOUESTI) Tech Hub in Ikere-Ekiti. The lecture was titled “Solving
Mobile phone company Tecno has extended its nationwide Back-to-School Promo to October 10, giving students and families more time to enjoy discounts, freebies, and prizes. The promo, which began on August 28 with the theme “Buy Smarter, Win Bigger,” has been attracting attention nationwide. Tecno said the campaign combines online activities with in-store offers to
