STEM

The World Bank a financial institution, has reiterated its commitment to combine the gender gap in technology and science fields by supporting programmes that empower women with digital skills and STEM education. The institutions…

In observance of International Women’s Day (IWD), two well-known tech women have brought attention to the tremendous progress and continued difficulties faced by women in STEM fields. Speaking in separate interviews in Lagos, Oreoluwa…

The vice chancellor of Michael and Cecilia Ibru University in Delta, Prof. Ibiyinka Fuwape, has underlined the value of mentorship in tackling the under-representation of women in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics)…

In order to support women and girls in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) fields, Nigeria needs a directory of female scientists, according to Prof. Ibiyinka Fuwape, vice-chancellor of Michael and Cecilia Ibru…

According to the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), an engineering olympiad would be held to encourage young people to pursue STEM fields. This was stated on Monday in Abuja by Mr. Esueme Kikile, its General…

In a move aimed at fostering employment opportunities for Nigerians, Uche Nnaji, the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, has unveiled an innovative online platform named ‘Computer Village’. The platform, which was launched…

Nigeria's Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji, has emphasized the crucial need for creating an enabling environment to promote gender equality in science, enabling women and girls to overcome barriers,…

The Nigerian government has announced its intention to recognize the top three winners of the 774 Young Scientists Presidential Award (YONSPA). The YONSPA Award is an annual competition hosted by Nigeria's Ministry of Innovation,…

Nigeria's National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA) is urging the nation to embrace gender equality in science, calling it a crucial driver for development. The call comes in response to the 2024 International Day of Women and…

The International Telecommunications Union has called for more focus on gender equality in science leadership as the foundation for a new era of sustainability. This comes as the world marks the International Day of Women and Girls in…