Tag: Ogbonnaya Onu
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Payette urges more Nigerian students to show interest in STEM
Governor-General of Canada, Ms Julie Payette urged Nigerian students to develop interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Payette gave the advice when she addressed students from various Secondary Schools in Abuja at the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) on Monday. She said that with determination, hard work and right plan, the…
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FG, UAE to partner on Artificial Intelligence technology
The Federal Government on Monday said it would collaborate with United Arab Emirates (UAE) on the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in Nigeria. Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, the Minister of Science and Technology made this known when he received the UAE Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Obaid Mohamed on Monday in Abuja. According to him, contributions…
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Buhari approves agency for robotics and AI for South East
Minister of Science and Technology, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu said President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the establishment of an agency on robotics and artificial intelligence(AI) for the South East. Onu revealed this at a grand rally of the All Progressives Congress in Abakaliki, capital of Ebonyi state. The rally which received defectors from the Peoples Democratic…
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National security: Onu calls for strengthening of science, technology
The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu has called for dialogue between policymakers and scientists as well as boosting federal support for science and technology to improve national security. Onu made the call on Thursday during a lecture he delivered at the Executive Intelligence Management Course (EIMC) II of the Institute of Security…
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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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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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Onu inaugurates NASENI’s N354m Technology Orientation Centre in Abuja
Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, the Minister of Science and Technology, says science and technology is the key that will enable Nigerians to become the true masters of their own destinies. Onu said this on Tuesday during the inauguration of the Technology Orientation Centre (TOC) built by the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) in…
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Encourage children to take up career in sciences, Minister urges parents
The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, has advised parents to encourage their children to take up career in sciences. Onu gave the advice while receiving the delegation of Association of Professional Women Engineers in Nigeria (APWEN), led by its Chairperson, Mrs Joy Umunna-Nwaigwe on Tuesday in Abuja. He said it became imperative…
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Tech development: World Bank approves additional $3 million for Nigeria
The Federal Government on Monday said the World Bank has approved additional financing of $3 million to stimulate global competitiveness of raw materials for a diversified economy in Nigeria. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo stated this at the opening ceremony of the 2018 Technology and Innovation Expo in Abuja. The World Bank had in the first…
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FG to commercialise research results toward industrialisation
Federal Government on Friday in Abuja said it would deepen efforts toward commercialising research results for industrialisation of the nation. Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, the Minister of Science and Technology made this known at a news conference on the forthcoming Technology and Innovation Expo 2018. Onu said such effort was needed to promote Nigeria from the…