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National Research Institute for Chemical Technology Bill scales 2nd reading at Senate

By Naomi Sharang, Abuja.   A bill seeking to establish the National Research Institute for Chemical Technology on Wednesday scaled the second reading at the Senate.   This followed the presentation of the lead debate on the general principles of…

January 18, 2023 · by komolafe times · 0

FEC approves N2.3bn for local assembly of aircraft in Zaria

By Chijioke Okoronkwo, Abuja.   The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved N2.3 billion for the onset of local assembly of Magnus Centennial Aircraft at Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, Zaria, Kaduna State.   The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika,…

January 18, 2023 · by komolafe times · 0

Nigeria Energy Dialogue partners FG on methanol energy

By Dorcas Jonah, Abuja.   The Nigeria Energy Dialogue (NED) has partnered with the Federal Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation to unveil the Methanol Fuel Production Technology.   The Executive Director of NED, Frank Edozie, disclosed this at the…

January 17, 2023 · by komolafe times · 0

Insecurity: Defence minister seeks adequate funding for space technology

By Sumaila Ogbaje, Abuja.   The Minister of Defence, retired Maj.-Gen. Bashir Magashi, has solicited more funding for satellite space technology to enhance operational capacity of the Nigerian Armed Forces.   Magashi, who was represented by the Chief of Defence…

December 20, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

NASENI making inroads into renewable energy technologies – Haruna

By Abdul Hassan, Abuja.   Prof. Mohammad Haruna, Executive Vice-Chairman, National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), says the agency is making inroads into renewable energy technologies.   Haruna made the declaration at the unveiling of the ‘Save 80…

December 9, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

FG earns $500m dollars from 5G Spectrum licence auction

By Aisha Ahmed, Kano.   The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Ali Pantami, says the Federal Government has generated over 500 million dollars from the auction of the 5G Spectrum licence.   The minister stated this at a…

December 2, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

FG awards patent certificates to 19 researchers, inventors

The Federal Government has awarded patent certificates to 19 researchers for their various inventions and innovations, aimed at addressing economic problems.   The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Adeleke Mamora, presented the certificates to the beneficiaries on Thursday…

December 1, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

Electric vehicles, must for Africa, says Jelani Aliyu

By Salisu Sani-Idris. Abuja.   The Director-General of National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), Mr Jelani Aliyu, has reiterated the need for Africa to embrace electric vehicles.   Aliyu, in a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja, stated that…

December 1, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

FEC approves PPP for satellite internet broadband to fight insecurity

By Okeoghene Akubuike, Abuja.   The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the concession of Research and Development of Satellite Internet Broadband Project to ensure uninterrupted and high-speed fixed broadband internet penetration in Nigeria.   This is contained in a…

November 30, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

Biotechnology stakeholders to collaborate in addressing food crisis in Nigeria

By Abigael Joshua, Abuja.   Stakeholders in the country’s biotechnology sector on Tuesday in Abuja reaffirmed their readiness to collaborate in finding solutions to the food crisis facing Nigeria.   They all voicewd their determination during an annual conference on…

November 29, 2022 · by komolafe times ·