The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, has said sustainable infrastructure lays the foundation for the prosperous economy of any nation. He stated this at the centenary celebration of Dr. Michael Okpara leadership awards book presentation and lecture in Abuja, pointing out that Nigeria needed more people of impeccable character to be role models for Nigerian youths so...

The director-general of the National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA), Dr. Rufus Ebegba, has said the agency remains committed to ensuring that Nigeria’s biodiversity is safe and protected in the application of modern biotechnology. He made this known at a stakeholders’ review meeting of biosafety draft guidelines for GM fish, GM animals, GM food/feed safety and GM grain import in Abuja,...

The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Pantami, has bagged the 2020 Minister of the Year Award for his contribution to the development of the communications and digital economy sector. Receiving the award during the 10th anniversary/ impart series and awards of the Blueprint Newspaper Ltd with the theme ‘Technology innovation as antidote to election rigging’ held in...

As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to mark the 2021 World Environment Day (WED), the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) says it remains committed to the promotion of sustainable environment across its operations. Speaking at an event organized by the corporation’s health, safety, environment department to mark the day, its group managing director, Mallam Mele Kyari, cited its...

Man’s interaction with nature, coupled with the challenges and impacts of climate change have grossly exacerbated the deleterious state of the environment. Even the terrestrial and marine ecosystems are not spared. It is instructive that the world population especially Africa, has continued to increase geometrically, leading to an unprecedented competition for the available meagre resources for survival. Other endemic factors...

The World Food Safety Day (WFSD) is celebrated on June 7 every year to draw attention and inspire actions that help prevent, detect and manage food-borne risks, thus contributing to food security, human health, economic prosperity, agriculture, access to the markets, tourism and sustainable development. This year’s theme, ‘Safe food today for a healthy tomorrow’, highlights the need for sustainable...

The Federal Government has suspended, indefinitely, the operations of the microblogging and social networking service, Twitter, in Nigeria. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, announced the suspension in a statement issued in Abuja on Friday, citing the persistent use of the platform for activities that are capable of undermining Nigeria's corporate existence. The minister said the Federal Government...

The Minister of State for Environment, Barr. Sharon Ikeazor has commended the youth for their active engagement in upcycling of solid waste especially plastic pollution. She gave the commendation during a youth consultation webinar on plastic pollution with the theme 'Youth response to plastic pollution' organised today by the Federal Ministry of Environment as part of activities to mark the...

The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, has said the fundamental rights of women and children must be protected by both government and the society at large. He stated this when he received members of the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) in his office in Abuja, commending them for their good work in tackling the problems of...

Nigeria and Israel have deepened their science, technology and innovation (STI) initiative, the ‘Skill G Innovation center’ aimed at identifying potentials as well as prospects and successes that will help to transform Nigerian economy from resource-based to knowledge-based economy. Speaking at the 2020/21 grand finale event exhibition programme of the initiative yesterday in Abuja, the Minister of Science and Technology,...