Science and Technology

Army chief Waidi Shaibu has called for greater investment in indigenous technology and defence manufacturing to reduce Africa’s dependence on foreign military equipment. Mr Shaibu made the call…

Monday October 19, 2026 thenewsdesk.ng By Paulinus NTA, Uyo A technological driven group, Ibom Innovation Network has called for stronger government, academia partnership to enhance technological take-off in…

The Federal Government has unveiled plans to deploy 3,700 telecommunications towers nationwide to connect about 20 million Nigerians currently without access to telephone and internet services. Minister of…

The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations , NIPR and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, have warned that irresponsible use of social media and the spread…

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has urged its special marshals to embrace strategic partnerships, technology and data-driven interventions to enhance road safety and reduce Road Traffic Crashes…

Elon Musk’s Starship megarocket reached orbit for the first time on Monday after blasting off from Texas, in a major milestone for SpaceX’s future plans, including trips to…

Thursday September 3, 2026 www.thenewsdesk.ng The Federal Government has commended Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, for reactivating the Cross River State Newspaper Corporation, describing the move as…

Friday August 28, 2026 www.thenewsdesk.ng By Dennis UDOMA, Uyo The United States Consulate General, Lagos, has concluded a two-session capacity-building programme for journalists in Akwa Ibom State. The…

Wednesday August 12, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng Former Akwa Ibom Governor Victor Attah and a consortium of local and international investors have unveiled plans to revive the multi-billion-naira Ibom Science Park…

Thursday July 2, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng Management of Comfort 95.1 FM, Uyo, has dismissed allegations circulating on social media regarding the station’s operations and labour practices, insisting that it remains…