The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, has disclosed that the Federal Government is making efforts to build and launch satellite for the country. He said this at the commissioning of space, seismological and other infrastructure projects at the Centre for Geodesy and Geodynamics Main Observatory Seismic Network Centre in Toro Local Council of…

The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, has said the Federal Government’s interest in developing astronomy and space science was for the nation to aspire for technological development. Speaking at Nsukka, Enugu State, during the commissioning of Astronomy Observatory Complex of the Centre for Basic Space Science (CBSS), Onu said the Federal Government…

The Federal Government is partnering the Republic of India on space research, peaceful use of atomic energy and biotechnology in the country. Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, stated yesterday in Abuja, when the High Commissioner of India to Nigeria, Abhay Thakur, paid him a visit, that the partnership would improve the relationship…

The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, has commissioned an upgraded Chemical Engineering Laboratory. The facility was equipped through an industrial collaboration between the National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP) and PZ Cussons in the University. Speaking at the event, the Minister noted that no nation can achieve sustainable economic development…

Federal government pocketed some N240 billion in six years from licensing of foreign technologies by the National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP), according to Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, minister of Science and Technology. Dr Onu, said that NOTAP got the money from licensing issuing to owners of foreign technologies which Nigerians have no capacity…

Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, minster of science and technology has said the 2019 Technology and Innovation Expo will bring to the fore the capabilities of Nigerian engineers, inventors and innovators in fast tracking sustainable development of the country. Dr. Onu disclosed this while briefing the press after inspecting the venue of the forthcoming 2019 Techno and…

The recent visit by members of Southeast Governors’ Forum (SEGF) to Aso Rock did much to accentuate the undulating conversation in the zone regarding next year’s presidential election. The political narrative in the zone has also been going on against the backcloth of the North’s hesitant position about 2019. It should be noted that disparate…

Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, has explained why science is relevant to our daily activities. Onu gave the reasons yesterday in Abuja at the World Science Day, 2018 with theme: “Science, A Human Right.” He said the celebration highlights the importance of science in society, as well as the relationship between science,…

The Federal Government has disclosed plans to adopt indigenous professionals and firms in the execution of projects involving national security. Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, disclosed this in Port Harcourt at the south-south dialogue on the Presidential Executive Order No.5. A statement by the ministry’s Head, Press and Public Relations, Abdul-Ganiyu Aminu,…

To reduce drug import, Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, has called for a review of the curriculum on pharmacy, to ensure that pharmacists are trained to manufacture drugs. Speaking at the Nigerian Association of Pharmacists in Academia (NAPA) conference yesterday in Abuja, the minister, who urged the association to take advantage of…

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the establishment of an agency on robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) for the South East. Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, revealed this at a rally of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State. National chairman of the party, Adams Oshiomhole, was at the rally, which…

The Federal Government has declared its readiness to create new jobs to break extreme poverty in the country. The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu has disclosed. Onu spoke at the weekend in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State during a two-week training programme on skills acquisition. 60 participants attended the programme, which was organised for…