NASRDA
20 Oct
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has described Nigeria as a burial ground for policies, noting that unless the country retraced its steps, progress will continue to elude her. Obasanjo stated this as the Special Guest of Honour at the Olusegun Obasanjo Space Centre, Abuja, during the 8th Engr Brig Gen (retd) Michael Agu Annual Distinguished Lecture…
4 Oct
The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) has reaffirmed its commitment to positioning Nigeria as a key player in the global space economy. The Director of Media and Corporate Communications at NASRDA, Dr. Felix Ale, on Friday, in a statement, said the agency’s Director General, Matthew Adepoju, stressed this commitment during recent engagements at…
26 Sep
The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), on Thursday partnered with Michigan’s business community to advance the blue economy and space technology. It was noted that the trade mission aims to foster business opportunities and establish trade connections, serving as a unique platform for collaboration. The Director General…
19 Sep
The Federal Government has begun investigation into the recent earth tremors that shook Mpape in Abuja, while awaiting recommendations from seismological experts and the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) reports.
18 Sep
Residents of Maitama, Katampe, Mpape, and their surrounding areas in Abuja, have been thrown into panic and expressing concerns over cases of earth tremors, which has persisted since last weekend.
14 Jun
The House of Representatives on Friday unveiled plans to investigate the appointments of Director General of the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC), Prof. Martins Ike-Muonso.
20 Dec 2023
National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) has concluded arrangements to release high resolution satellite images to relevant stakeholders, in line with the provisions of the NASRDA Act 2010.
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France has asked Indonesia to transfer a French death row convict, who has been jailed for drug crimes in the Asian nation since 2005, a senior Indonesian minister told AFP on Friday. Indonesia is in discussion with three countries, including France, over the return of several high-profile detainees and aims to transfer the prisoners by…
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