Tag: Technology
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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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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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Osinbajo leads technology roadshow to U.S.
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo is leading a public-private sector collaborative investment roadshow to the U.S., where he will be speaking to global industry leaders in information technology and entertainment. The Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the Vice President, Mr Laolu Akande, on Sunday said the event would be at the Silicon Valley…
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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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4 ways AI can optimize learning, teaching in Nigeria
Dr. Winnie Tang, Honorary Professor at the Department of Computer Science, University of Hong Kong, has outlined four ways nations can adopt artificial intelligence (AI) to optimizing teaching and learning. TheNewsGuru reports AI holds tremendous promise to improve our educational systems and according to Dr. Winnie, AI can provide customized learning for students and give…
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SA improves emphasis on IoT as digital strategies now focus on the technology
South African businesses are being forced to redefine value chains as a result of the growth of the Internet of Things (IoT). This is according to Eseye, a leading M2M connectivity provider and an advanced network infrastructure provider for IoT. Jeremy Potgieter, Eseye Southern African Regional Manager, says that digitising physical and disconnected processes, and…
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Expert advice: 4 ways Nigeria can ensure tech boosts development
An expert at the London School of Economics and Australian National University has presented four ways governments can ensure technology boosts development, which TheNewsGuru, after strong consideration, is of the opinion that the Nigerian government should adapt to boost development in the country. Dr George Barker and a team of other experts, in ICT-centric economic…
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FG appoints Acting D-G to oversee technology incubation board
The Federal Government has appointed, Mr Akinwumi Somefun, as the Acting Director- General to oversee the National Board for Technology Incubation (NBTI). A statement by NBTI’s Head of Media and Publicity, Mr Reuben Shagu on Thursday in Abuja announced the appointment. Shagu said Somefun’s appointment followed the expiration of the tenure of the immediate past…