Category: Science
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Shell donates multi million naira science lab to Abia community
Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited on Thursday inaugurated a multi-million naira integrated science laboratory it built, equipped and donated to Aggrey Memorial (Model) College, Arochukwu in Abia. Speaking at the inauguration, the Managing Director of the company, Mr. Bayo Ojulari, said that the project would promote educational excellence in the sciences. “It is…
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Jim Bridenstine becomes NASA’s 13th administrator
US Senate on Thursday voted to confirm Jim Bridenstine the 13th administrator of National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). President Donald Trump-nominated Bridenstine was confirmed NASA’s new head after the Senate voted 50-49. Once sworn in, he will oversee the US space agency’s ongoing mission of exploration and discovery. TheNewsGuru reports Bridenstine was a pilot…
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Science, technology drivers to sustainable development – IT expert
Mr Saheed Balogun, Chief Executive Officer, Kara.com.ng Ltd. on Tuesday said science and technology had direct and indirect impact on the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as outlined by the United Nations. Balogun made this known in Lagos during the Science Association of Nigeria (SAN) 52nd annual conference tagged: “Science and Technology in an Emerging…
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Washington DC show: Osinbajo commends Nigeria’s robotics team
The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has praised the effort of Team Nigeria to the First Global Robotic Olympics in Washington DC, U.S., in 2017 for its outstanding performance at the challenge. He made the commendation while receiving the six-member team, their project Director, Mentor and sponsors to the July 14 to July 19, 2017…
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Science Ministry to assist Benin bronze casters to modernise production
The Ministry of Science and Technology will assist Benin bronze casters to modernise their production processes, the Minister of Science and Technology, Dr Ogbananya Onu, has said. Onu made the statement during a one-day working visit to Benin Museum and the Igun Bronze Village in Benin on Saturday. He said arts and artifacts were vital…
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As planet expands, water quality, supply is declining – UN warns
The UN on Monday warned that as the global population expands and the planet warms, demand for water is rising, while the quality and reliability of our water supply is declining. In the 2018 edition of the World Water Development Report, the UN said world should look to nature for better ways to maintain supplies…
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Expert advises FG to establish robotic laboratories in schools
An ICT expert, Mrs Ngozi, Nonyelu, has called on the Federal Government to encourage the establishment of robotics laboratories in secondary schools. Nonyelu, the Managing Director of Baun Robotics Educational Solutions gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Thursday. She said robotics was an interdisciplinary branch…
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Wheelchair, limitations, fame; Stephen Hawking quotes on everything
Speaking is an interview on Israeli TV in December 2006, Stephen Hawking had this incredible quote to bear: “The downside of my celebrity is that I cannot go anywhere in the world without being recognized; it is not enough for me to wear dark sunglasses and a wig; the wheelchair gives me away”. Stephen Hawking,…
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Science expo: Exhibitors call for funding to boost science, technology
Exhibitors at the ongoing 4th Science and Technology Expo have appealed to the Federal Government to fund their researches to boost the science and technology sector of the country. The expo is organised by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), Education Secretariat, Department of Science and Technology holding from March 13 to March 15. The…
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NASRDA boss calls for more funding to boost space technology
The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) on Tuesday called for more funding of Space Technology (ST) programmes in the country for sustainable development. The Director General, Prof. Seidu Mohammed made the call during the Space presentation at the ongoing Science and Technology Expo in Abuja. The expo tagged `Fast Tracking Sustainable Development of…