Science Nigeria

In a bold move aimed at addressing the alarming rates of maternal mortality in remote African regions, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has introduced groundbreaking portable ultrasound technology. President of gender equality at the foundation, Dr. Anita Zaidi shared insights into this innovative solution during the 2024 WomenLift Health Global Conference in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Highlighting the stark reality...

The director-general of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Mallam Kashifu Abdullahi has expressed the agency's readiness to partner with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and other relevant stakeholders to combat food insecurity in Nigeria. The director-general conveyed this during a meeting with representatives from USAID, led by its senior digital advisor at the Bureau for...

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and the International Rescue Committee (IRC) are poised to bolster their collaboration, recognising the critical importance of joint efforts in addressing climate-related challenges and enhancing community resilience. During a courtesy visit to NiMet headquarters in Abuja, the governance coordinator of IRC, Mrs. Dorcas David and her team engaged in discussions with the director-general of NiMet,...

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has revealed that it is set to partner with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) on national public key infrastructure (PKI) and digital public infrastructure (DPI), to improve digital identity, the payment ecosystem and secure data exchange in the country. The effort is aimed at bolstering Nigeria's cyberspace and enhancing digital trust, in...

In commemoration of Earth Day, Smile Train, the world's largest cleft charity and Scottish charity, Kids Operating Room (KidsOR) are embarking on a pioneering initiative to address the dual challenge of greenhouse gas emissions from operating theatres while prioritising pediatric surgery. By installing solar surgery systems, the organisations aim to revolutionise access to critical surgical care while significantly reducing hospitals'...

The director-general of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Mallam Kashifu Abdullahi has reaffirmed the importance of collaboration in advancing Nigeria's digital transformation agenda. Abdullahi disclosed this during a strategic engagement with participants of the 2024 Senior Executive Course 46 from the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), a delegation led by Brigadier General Abdulrahman Idris. Abdullahi emphasised...

A recent outbreak of Lassa fever at the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital Kaduna spurred a collaborative response involving the Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital (ISTH) and the Federal Ministry of Health. Chief Medical Director of ISTH and lead of the response team, Prof. Reuben Eifediyi highlighted this collaborative effort in an interview with the media. On February 24, 2024, the Nigeria...

The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy recently organised a workshop to co-create the National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy. This strategy, leveraging a human-centred design (HCD) approach, is envisioned to address Nigeria's needs and those of the global community. The move is in alignment with the priority areas of the present administration’s ‘Renewed Hope’ agenda of accelerating diversification...

The mysterious illness which has emerged in Kaduna, Sokoto and Zamfara states have prompted the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) to initiate a thorough investigation. The NCDC, through its official website, has confirmed its active involvement in analysing samples from affected individuals to ascertain the cause of this unusual health issue. According to the Nigerian public health agency,...

The Minister of Innovation Science and Technology, Chief Geoffrey Nnaji has emphasised that the proposed Science Park and Museum will bolster the nation's economy. Nnaji highlighted the ministry's commitment to developing infrastructure, like the Science Park and Museum, through a private-public partnership (PPP), aiming to enhance socio-economic growth and increase revenue. The minister, represented by the ministry's permanent secretary, Mrs. Esuabana...