Tag: Technology
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US technology frightens mono-economies – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday during a joint press conference with President Donald Trump in Washington has said the advancement of the United States in terms of technology is frightening to mono-economies. TheNewsGuru reports President Buhari who was on a 3-day working visit to the US said the threat is majorly for nations, especially those…
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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.…
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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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Ericsson lists 10 hot consumer trends
Mobile phone company, Ericsson, on Thursday listed 10 mobile phone consumer expectations in the next five years the organization has tagged the expectations “10 Hot Consumer Trends for 2018”. The company’s Country Manager, Mr Olivier Vandermoten, said at the event in Lagos that the trends were discovered from surveys. Vandermoten said that while some of…
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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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Amazing ways technology has changed the way you travel
Technology has beamed its searchlight in almost every sector you can think of including the travel industry. For example, today, you can easily open an app on your smartphone, decide where you want to go, book your flights and hotels in under 15 minutes and before you know it, you’re all set for your quick…
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NAF showcases innovative products at technology expo 2018
Participants at the just concluded Technology and Innovation Expo 2018 have expressed absolute delight over the innovativeness and achievements of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) in the area of Research and Development. The NAF, which was invited by the Federal Ministry of Science and Technology to the 5-day exhibition, had on display various innovative products…
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Technological advancement key to ending youth unemployment – Dogara
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara has said that Nigeria cannot expect to excel as a nation if it does not match words with action in science and technology development. While pledging the commitment of the House to supporting the growth of science in the country, he added that it is innovation…
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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…
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Women critical in advancement of technology – NGO
Dr Wummi Hassan, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), High-Tech Centre for Nigerian Women and Youth, an (NGO), on Tuesday said women had a critical role to play in the advancement of technology in the country. Hassan said this in Abuja at the Nigeria Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Summit tagged “NigFiSTEM’’ billed to end on…