Tag: Innovation
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Minister Bosun Tijani unveils ambitious plan to drive innovation, digital growth
In order to propel Nigeria towards a sustainable digital future, the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, has unveiled its comprehensive five-year strategic plan. The plan which is anchored on five fundamental pillars, sets ambitious goals, aiming to transform Nigeria into a technology-driven economy. Tijani, emphasised the ministry’s dedication to openness and…
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UBA Conversations 2023: Innovation, Women Empowerment Critical for Africa’s Growth
Collaboration is essential for Africa to unlock its potential, bridge the gap between challenges and opportunities, and empower women at the forefront of development. This was emphasized at the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Conversations 2023, held on May 23rd, 2023, in Lagos, Nigeria, under the theme “Innovating the Continent for Growth.” Chairperson of UBA…
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Federal Ministry of Science and Technology adopts new name
The Federal Ministry of Science and Technology on Friday has changed its name now to Federal Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation. TheNewsGuru.com, (TNG) reports the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, FMSTI, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu in his speech to declare its new name. According to Onu, in 2017, the Federal Executive Council, under the…
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Osinbajo wants judiciary to embrace technology, innovation
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says the Nigerian judiciary must embrace technology and innovation for efficient service delivery. Osinbajo said technology was imperative for the evolution of the profession and national development. The vice president disclosed this in a statement by his spokesman, Laolu Akande, on Monday in Abuja. He said when he delivered a pre-recorded…
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How COVID-19 accelerated innovation, digital transformation in Nigeria – NITDA
The Director General of National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Mallam Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi has revealed that COVID-19 pandemic accelerated digital transformation journey faster, more dramatic and disruptive, giving opportunities for more convenient online presence with less disturbance, Digital innovation and Internet Economy for drive to Digital Economy”. Abdullahi said this while making his presentation…
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Ecobank Group wins the Award for Innovation in Financial Services from African Banker
The leading pan-African banking group, Ecobank, is delighted to announce that it has won the Award for Innovation in Financial Services at the 2020 edition of the prestigious African Banker magazine Awards. The Awards, which reward banking excellence in Africa, were announced at a virtual ceremony held on 26th August. The African Banker’s judging process…
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FG moves to fund indigenous inventions
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Federal Ministry of Science and Technology to take full inventory of all indigenous inventions and innovations for possible financial assistance. Maryam Zakari, Press Secretary, Ministry of Science and Technology made the disclosure in astatement issued on Thursday in Abuja. The statement said Mr Mohammed Abdullahi, Minister of State for…
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NITDA calls for contributions to ICT innovation, entrepreneurship vision
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has called for contributions from Information Technology (IT) stakeholders to develop a document on Nigeria Information Communication Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship Vision (NIIEV). Mrs Hadiza Umar, the Head, Corporate Affairs and External Relations of NITDA, made this known on Wednesday in Abuja. Umar said that NIIEV, launched in…
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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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Q/A: FG mulls new national technology council
Nigeria’s Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, has said plans are underway by the federal government to set up a national technology and innovation council to cater for technological advancement in the country. Vice President Osinbajo stated this in an interview with journalists at Co-Creation Hub during his visit to ICT/Innovation hubs/companies in Lagos on Tuesday.…