Tag: #Innovation
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SPE CALLS FOR STRONGER COLLABORATION TO DRIVE NIGERIA’S ENERGY FUTURE
The Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) has called for stronger collaboration, innovation and resilience among government, regulators and industry stakeholders to position Nigeria for sustainable growth in the changing global energy landscape. Speaking at the 49th Nigeria Annual International Conference and Exhibition (NAICE 2026) in Lagos, SPE Nigeria Council Chairman, Mr Francis Nwaochei, said Nigeria’s…
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ISRAEL BACKS FIFTH iFAIR FELLOWSHIP TO STRENGHTEN NIGERIA’S INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM
Israel has announced funding for the fifth edition of the Innovation Fellowship for Aspiring Inventors and Researchers (iFAIR), reinforcing its partnership with Nigeria to support innovation, research commercialisation and entrepreneurship. The new fellowship is scheduled to begin in October. Speaking at the graduation and innovation showcase of the fourth iFAIR cohort in Abuja, Israeli Ambassador…
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BRICS YOUNG SCIENTISTS CALL FOR STRONGER ARCTIC RESEARCH, TOURISM AND CULTURAL PARTNERSHIPS
BRICS young scientists are pushing for stronger international collaboration on the future of the Arctic. At the Youth Arctic: Science for the Future conference in Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia, researchers and experts from BRICS countries explored opportunities for cooperation in areas such as environmental protection, energy, logistics, tourism and Arctic development. A key focus of the discussions…
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RMRDC LAUNCHES DIGITAL RESEARCH JOURNAL TO DRIVE INNOVATION AND ECONOMIC DIVERSIFICATION
Nigeria is taking another step toward strengthening research, innovation and industrial development with the launch of a new digital research platform. The Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) has unveiled the Journal of Raw Materials Research (JORMAR), a fully digital, peer-reviewed publication designed to support researchers, innovators and manufacturers across the country. According to…
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ABIA’S STARTUP LAW CAN UNLOCK INNOVATION, JOBS AND INVESTMENT — Legal Expert
Abia State’s Startup Law 2025 is being hailed as a model for innovation and entrepreneurship in Nigeria. Speaking at the South-East Regional Activation of the Africa Innovation Foundry (AIF) in Umuahia, legal expert Osigwe Momoh described the law as a “game-changer” and called on other states to adopt the Nigeria Startup Act 2022. He said…
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REPS, YOUTH MINISTER URGES YOUNG NIGERIANS TO SHAPE 2027 ELECTIONS THROUGH ACTIVE PARTICIPATION
The House of Representatives has challenged Nigerian youths to play a greater role in shaping the country’s democratic future ahead of the 2027 general elections. At the Youth Town Hall held during the National Assembly’s 2026 Open Week, Speaker Abbas Tajudeen said young Nigerians remain the largest voting bloc and a critical force in determining…
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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,…
