Category: Science
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Onu launches Roadmap 2030 on Science, Technology, Innovation
The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, has launched the South-South Sensitisation Programme on Science, Technology and Innovation Roadmap 2030, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Mr Abdul-Ganiyu Aminu, the Deputy Director of Press in the ministry, who made this known in a statement on Tuesday quoted Onu as saying the effort was to…
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Improved cancer diagnosis: Microsoft partners Adaptive Biotechnologies
Microsoft has announced a partnership with Adaptive Biotechnologies to map the genetics of the human immune system in efforts to improve diagnoses of cancers and other diseases. Peter Lee, Microsoft Corporate Vice President, AI and Research, made this known in a statement late on Thursday. “We are very excited and inspired by our collaboration with…
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FG mulls maximum benefits from STI-based economy
The Federal Government said it would intensify efforts toward employing the right policies to access the benefits to be derived from a Science, Technology and Innovation (STI)-based economy. Mr Abayomi Oguntade, the Director of Bio-Resources Technology Department, Federal Ministry of Science and Technology (FMST), made this known on Thursday. “Employing right policies in science and…
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Legislation to compel Nigerian entities to patronize NIGCOMSAT
The Minister of Communication, Alhaji Adebayo Shittu has hinted the Nigerian government will make statutory legislation to compel Nigerian entities to patronize the country’s satellite company, Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT). The Communication Minister hinted on this while addressing State House correspondents after a closed-door meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa in…
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Israel to launch world’s first nanosatellites in 2018
The Israel Institute of Technology (Technion) and the Israel Space Agency on Wednesday said Israel will launch a group of three nanosatellites into space in 2018. The launch, which is the first of its kind in Israel, will be carried out by Dutch company Innovative Solutions In Space, which specialises in launching nanosatellites on India’s…
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Onu decries poor funds release for research
Minister of Science and Technology, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu has said poor release of overhead cost is a cause of low research activities in the Agencies under Federal Ministry of Science and Technology (FMST). A statement issued by Mr Edet Etuk, Assistant Chief Information officer in the ministry quoted Onu as saying this while defending Ministry’s…
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Quick read: 8 cool features of future cars
The year 2017 saw a lot of advancement in science and technology, and in the auto industry, we saw a purview of all what could feature in future cars. Developments so far show that the following could be some of the coolest features of future cars: 1. Spherical wheels Car wheels as we know them…
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NIGCOMSAT launches Direct-to-Home services
The Nigerian Communication Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) Ltd in partnership with China Great Wall Industry Corporation (CGWIC) on Thursday in Abuja launched Direct-to-Home (DTH) services. DTH refers to distribution of multi-channel television programmes in KU Band by using satellite system by providing TV signals direct to subscribers’ premises. Information on the launch was in a statement by…
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Microsoft pledges $50 million for AI for Earth Programme
Microsoft has announced its plan to broaden the AI for Earth programme, pledging $50 million over the next five years to put artificial intelligence technology in the hands of those who are working to mitigate climate change. Microsoft rolled out the AI for Earth programme six months ago with an aim to put the power…
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Nigeria will save N43trn from non-importation of raw materials in 5 years – Onu
The Ministry of Science and Technology says the mechanism being instituted by the ministry to stop importation of raw materials if successful will save Nigeria N43 trillion in five years. Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, the Minister of Science and Technology made this known in a statement issued by Mr AbdulGaniyu Aminu, the Deputy Director, Press in…