Researchers in the United States of America have developed a new technology that can trap photosynthetic energy capable of increasing crop productivity by at least 40 per cent. The researchers explained that “plants convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis but most crops on the planet are plagued by a photosynthetic glitch, and to deal with…

Mr. Ifie Sekibo is the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Heritage Bank. As the leader of the institution that defied high level competition, focused on technology-driven banking and entrepreneurship development, he is a strong believer in latent ideas inherent in Nigerians, but waiting for opportunities. In this interview with select finance journalists, he insisted that…

The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) is the fourth major industrial era since the initial Industrial Revolution of the 18th century. It is characterized by a fusion of technologies that is blurring the lines between the physical, digital, and biological spheres, collectively referred to as cyber-physical systems. Nigeria must narrow the gap between the technological potential…

Three winners have emerged from the robotic yearly First Lego League (FLL) Nigeria National Championship hosted by Baze University, Abuja. The competition, which hosted 600 pupils of ages nine to 16, had Team AI Squad from Hillside School, Abuja won the first-place Champion’s Award; team Federal Government College (FGC), Odogbolu, Ogun State, won the second place, while Team Glistobots,…

As part of initiative targeted at harnessing young technology talents in Africa and other parts of the globe, Techpoint has concluded plans to host the quarterly gathering of tech enthusiasts.

Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State on Wednesday inaugurated five new commissioners to the State Executive Council. ‎ The commissioners, who had been screened by the State House of Assembly, took their oath of office before thousands of supporters at the Coronation Hall, Government House. ‎Ganduje congratulated all the new commissioners on their appointment and…

In 2018, the real estate industry witnessed general downturns due to several factors ranging from government macro economic policy to over-supply in commercial, retail as well as inappropriate supply in the residential sector. The development also impacted negatively on the sector’s contribution to the National Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The latest GDP figure shows a…

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…

Eliel Jerahmeal Nigeria Limited, authorised distributor of Xizi Elevator, has restated its commitment to providing quality escalator equipment to boost consumer presence in Nigeria and across Africa. Since its entry into the Nigerian market, the energy saving brand of elevator has earned the company awards as Africa’s best premium quality elevators and escalators products company…

I wish all my readers a Happy New Year. I am happy to predict that the world, the way we know it now, a global system that has been deliberately designed and constructed in such a way that the black person on earth should not succeed, will come to a shuddering end in 2030. Before…

Schools in southern China are using chip-powered "smart" school uniforms to track their students in a bid to tackle truancy and boost attendance, according to state media. The uniforms use chips to monitor the location of students and can record their exit and entry into school, according to the tech firm behind the tracking devices.…

In its effort to boost the capacity of estate surveyors and valuers across the country, the College of Estate Management Reading Alumni Association of Nigeria (CEMRAAN) in partnership with the United Kingdom University College on Estate Surveyors has trained about 255 estate surveyors across Nigeria on modern technology.. The founder of CEMRAN Johnbull Amayaevbo during…