Tag: #Innovation
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COAS PLEDGES STRONGER SUPPORT FOR NIGERIAN ARMY UNIVERSITY BIU
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to expanding and strengthening the Nigerian Army University Biu (NAUB), with renewed support for infrastructure, academic development and research. Speaking during a meeting with the university’s Governing Council and Management Team in Abuja, Shaibu described NAUB as a strategic institution…
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NGO, UNIABUJA UNVEIL ORGANIC WASTE FACILITY TO CURB METHANE EMISSION
The Green Knowledge Foundation (GKF), in partnership with the University of Abuja (UniAbuja) on Wednesday July 8 unveiled an Organic Material Recovery Facility (MRF) to reduce methane emissions from organic waste. The facility is designed to convert organic waste into valuable products while addressing environmental degradation, food insecurity and unemployment through climate-smart agriculture. Speaking at…
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ART ENTHUSIASTS URGE GREATER INVESTMENT IN CREATIVE INDUSTRY TO BOOST NIGERIA’S ECONOMY
Art enthusiasts have called for increased investment in Nigeria’s creative industry, describing art as a powerful tool for storytelling, cultural preservation, job creation and economic growth. Speaking during an Open Art Studio organised by social artist C.O. Kola-Lawal in Lagos, the stakeholders said the country’s rich creative talent could contribute significantly to tourism, exports and…
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EXPERTS WARN AGAINST BLIND RELIANCE ON AI IN AUDITING, STRESS STRONG GOVERNANCE
Accounting and audit professionals have been urged to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a tool to improve efficiency without allowing it to replace professional judgment, ethical reasoning and independent thinking in financial reporting. Speaking at the 2026 Audit Committee Institute Conference on Wednesday July 1 in Lagos, Chairman of the Audit Committee Institute, Christian Ekeigwe,…
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WOMEN IN TECH SEEK GREATER INCLUSION IN NIGERIA’S BOOMING DIGITAL ECONOMY
The Nigerian Women in Information Technology (NIWIIT) has urged the government, industry leaders and other stakeholders to accelerate efforts to promote innovation, leadership and greater inclusion for women in Nigeria’s rapidly expanding digital economy. Speaking on Wednesday July 1 at NIWIIT’s two-day conference in Abuja, the association’s President, Olukemi Ayodele, said the organisation remains committed…
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STAKEHOLDERS CALL FOR GREATER INVESTMENT IN BRAIN RESEARCH TO BOOST NIGERIA’S DEVELOPMENT
Experts, policymakers and development partners have called for increased investment in neuroscience research, education and innovation, saying it could improve healthcare, strengthen human capital and drive Nigeria’s economic growth. The call was made at a neuroscience roundtable in Abuja organised by the Embassy of Spain in Nigeria and partner institutions. Participants highlighted the growing importance…
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NIGERIAN STUDENT WINS BRONZE AT INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE FAIR IN TURKEY
A Nigerian student, Ibrahim Mejama of General Hassan College, Yelwa, Bauchi State, has won a bronze medal at the 2026 International Mathematics, Science and Engineering Fair (IMSEF) held in Cesme, Turkey. The Coordinator of the Society for the Promotion of Science and Technology (SPST), Mr Iheanacho Achoakawa, disclosed this in an interview on Friday June…
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BPSR TO HOST STAKEHOLDERS’ FORUM ON STRENGTHENING PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS
The Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR) is set to bring together government officials, policymakers, development partners, academics, and governance experts to discuss ways of strengthening public institutions and advancing public service reforms in Nigeria. The event, scheduled as part of activities marking the United Nations Public Service Day on June 23, will feature a…
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CHINA SHOWCASES VR-POWERED CULTURAL HERITAGE EXHIBITION IN ABUJA
China has showcased how technology can be used to preserve and promote cultural heritage through an innovative exhibition in Abuja that combines virtual reality with traditional art. The exhibition, titled “Fan, Charm and Ink Fragrance: The Cultural Resonance of Traditional Calligraphy and Tang Dynasty Virtual Reality,” blends Chinese calligraphy, painting and seal carving with immersive…
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HEIRS INSURANCE GROUP REACHES 3 MILLION POLICYHOLDERS IN FIVE YEARS
Heirs Insurance Group says it has reached a major milestone, impacting and protecting more than three million customers within its first five years of operation. The company says the achievement reflects its commitment to customer-focused services, innovation, and the use of technology to improve access and trust in insurance. It also noted recognition in industry…
