In a recent release by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), communication watchdog is set to establish ICT Parks in each of the six geopolitical zones.
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GitHub Launches Project to Preserve World’s Open Software for 1,000 Years
The world is powered by open source software. It is a hidden cornerstone of modern civilization and the shared heritage of all humanity. The mission of the GitHub Archive Program is to preserve open-source software for future generations.
Virtual reality video game developed in Dallas could save lives in Africa
A critical shortage of trained surgeons in sub-Saharan nations has led to a tragically high death rate in cervical cancer patients.
Nigeria to invest more in space technology – Minister
Nigeria’s Minister of Science and Technology, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, has said that the Federal Government will increase its investment in space technology because of its tremendous benefits to the country.
Two Nigerians, Ashley Okwuosa and Chuma Asuzu, win The Brown Institute of Stanford Magic Grant
While making the anouncement on its website, Stanford University gave the list of the 13 projects that were selected as beneficiaries of the 2019-20 Magic Grant programme. Amongst this list is a Maternal Health delivery project collaboration by the duo of Ashley Okwuosa and Chuma Asuzu.
The Notre-Dame Fire and Digital Preservation
Deirdre Ryan is the Director of JSTOR Forum where she works with libraries and museums around the world to manage and distribute their digital content across a variety of web-based platforms.
South African man uses smartphone to capture Saturn ‘touching’ Moon
Written By Ayushi, Edited By Pallabi Saturn lined up with the Moon almost perfectly on March 29, which appeared as if it was touching the lunar object. While most of us missed the common event, an astrophotographer, Grant Petersen, from Johannesburg, South Africa, captured a stunning image of the same from his Samsung Galaxy S8 mounted on a telescope. […]
Africa: How a Japanese System Can Help African Cities Adapt to Climate Change
By Seth Asare Okyere, Matthew Abunyewah and Stephen Kofi Diko Sub-Saharan Africa is already experiencing the realities of a changing climate – and the situation is only going to get worse. The reasons for this are complex. And they’re exacerbated by deficits in the region’s infrastructure, services and socio-economic dynamics. Urbanisation is another major factor. The continent’s current urban population is […]
Space Technology: Completion of assembly, integration, testing lab, a must for Nigeria — Onu
Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, Minister for Science and Technology, Sen. Boroffice Ajayi, Senate Committee Chairman on Science and Technology,Prof Seidu Mohammed, DG NASRDA and other dignitaries at the space museum. Lab By Ijeoma Olorunfemi Abuja, April 24, 2019 (NAN) The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, says Assembly and Integration Testing (AIT) lab project […]