President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday in Abuja disclosed that the Federal Government would boost the ecosystem to develop science and technology innovations. The president, who made the disclosure at the 2018 edition of Technology and Innovation Expo, said it was necessary to address the nation’s economic challenges. Represented by Vice Presient Yemi Osinbajo, he said government would…

After years of incessant financial crises coupled with prolonged industrial actions by staff unions, the emergence of Dr. Taiwo Adekolawole as the Rector of the Federal Polytechnic Ede (EdePoly), has made these debilitating influences things of the past. Speaking at a press briefing to mark his first 100 days in office, Dr. Adekolawole said the…

Committed to the development of the continent on all fronts, the African Development Bank (AfDB), and the Egyptian Government are championing a new push for Africans to work together towards building a new Africa driven by innovation and technology.     The two parties, who spoke at the opening ceremony of the third Africa Science, Technology…

LEAP Africa, a leadership development and youth focused organisation has over the past 16 years of its existence assisted many young Nigerians to develop their capacities in areas of entrepreneurship, leadership skills as well as make them employable. To celebrate and showcase young and social chain-makers in Nigeria, Leap Africa in 2008 started the All…

The Governor of Lagos State Mr Akinwunmi Ambode is ever receptive to innovation in driving and achieving optimum development in Lagos State, especially in the creative industry, hospitality management and the entire tourism value-chain development. This was disclose by Mr Steve Ayorinde, the Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture when the promoters of Tourism Innovation…

LafargeHolcim and eight other companies in the cement and concrete sector have unveiled the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA), a new progressive group dedicated to developing and strengthening the industry’s contribution to sustainable construction. The association, according to a statement from Lafarge, will focus on driving advancements in sustainable construction, working to enhance the…

Amidst several challenges plaguing Nigeria’s financial services, Dr Segun Aina, the chairman, Fintech Associates Limited, who has distinctively held various leadership positions at very levels, in this interview with BERTRAM NWANNEKANMA, spoke on how innovations in financial technology (fintech) could mitigate the sector’s challenges. He also spoke on the national Fintech Conference slated for January…

Before you can use your natural intuitive gift for innovation, you have to trust it! This might explain why some people seem to attract more opportunity than others.

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