Category: Science
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Science, technology keys to overcoming challenges of food insufficiency – Onu
The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, says science and technology holds the key to overcoming challenges of food insufficiency in the country. Onu, represented by Mr Bitrus Nabasu, the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, said this in Abuja during the the 2nd edition of the Open Forum on Agricultural Biotechnology (OFAB) Nigeria…
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NSE hails Nigeria on space technology
Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has commended Nigeria for achieving feat in space technology and traced the development to commitment, focus on development of technology and human capital. Engr Aishatu Umar, Chairman, NSE, Giri branch, Abuja gave the commendation on Wednesday during a public lecture entitled “The Impact of Space Engineering on Industralisation, organised by…
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How to grow Science, Technology, Innovation in Nigeria
The Nigerian Academy of Science (NAS) on Saturday said that channelling funds towards education and manpower development would aid Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) growth in the country. The President of NAS, Prof. Mosto Onuoha, made this assertion in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. According to him, there is…
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Breaking: South Africa unveils telescope to uncover Galaxy’s secrets
South Africa on Friday unveiled a “MeerKAT”, the most powerful Radio telescope of its kind, with scientists saying it could uncover new secrets of the Galaxy. The 64-dish MeerKAT telescope in the Northern Cape is a precursor to the larger international Square Kilometre Array (SKA) and is managed by the South African Radio Astronomy Observatory…
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Science ministry doles out N43.5m to 121 inventors, investors
The Federal Ministry of Science and Technology (FMST) has given N43.5 million to 121 inventors and investors that are winners of the Presidential Standing Committee on Invention and Innovation (PSCII). Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, the Minister of FMST, who gave the grants to the winners on Tuesday in Abuja, said the grant indicated recognition of creativity…
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Buhari assures of more investment in science, technology education
President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday said Federal Government would invest more in education at all levels, especially in Science, Technology and Vocational Education and Training (STVET). Buhari, represented by Executive Secretary, National Universities Commission (NUC), Prof. Abubakar Rasheed, stated this at the 9th Combined Convocation of Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa, Nasarawa State. He said that his…
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Onu emphasises need to deploy science, technology in developing Nigeria
Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, the Minister of Science and Technology, on Thursday emphasised the need to deploy science and technology in the development of the country. Onu said this when the Cuban Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Carlos Sosa visited him at the Ministry of Science and Technology in Abuja. He said that by so doing, the…
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NIGCOMSAT poised to promote e-learning in schools across Nigeria
Mr Samson Osagie, the Executive Director, Marketing and Business Development, Nigerian Communications Satellite Ltd. (NIGCOMSAT) said the organisation was seeking partnership with state governments to provide e-learning in schools. Osagie made this known in Abuja on Tuesday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria. He said part of NIGCOMSAT service was to provide…
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China launches first privately built rocket
China’s first privately built rocket had a test launch on Thursday, the latest step in the country’s push to open its space programme to private companies. Beijing-based start-up OneSpace said its carrier rocket, named Chongqing Liangjiang Star, blasted off from a base in north-west China, state media reported. The 9-metre-long rocket reached a height of…
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Rebellion against military project by Google workers grows
An internal petition calling for Google to stay out of “the business of war” was gaining support Tuesday, with some workers reportedly quitting to protest a collaboration with the US military. About 4,000 Google employees were said to have signed a petition that began circulating about three months ago urging the Internet giant to refrain…