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FG TO ESTABLISH RAW MATERIALS RESOURCE CENTERS IN ALL STATES

The Federal government is to establish Raw Materials Resource and Information Centers in all the states in Nigeria to increase the contribution of the industrial sector to the nation’s gross domestic product. The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu disclosed this at the commissioning of the Raw Materials Research and Development Council headquarters

MINISTER STRESSES NEED FOR ATLANTIC OCEAN STUDY

The Minister of  Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu says Nigeria will join the world-wide efforts to study the Atlantic Ocean because of its potential benefits to the human race. Dr. Onu disclosed this at the opening ceremony of the 5th High level Industry, Science and Government dialogue on the Atlantic Interactions held at Eko

MINISTER TO ATTEND ATOMEXPO 2019

The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu has proceeded on an official visit to Sochi, Russia to attend the XI International Forum ATOMEXPO 2019 scheduled to hold from the 15 – 16 April 2019. On the sidelines of the Forum, the Minister will  meet with his Russian Counterpart of Education and Science to

RESEARCH FINDINGS: ONU WOOS PRIVATE SECTOR

The Minister of Science and Technology Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu has called on Organized Private Sector to invest in Projects and build new businesses from the research efforts of the Ministry’s agencies. The Minister gave the charge during a courtesy call by the delegation of Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) led by the chairman

ONU CALLS FOR STRONGER TIES BETWEEN JAPAN AND NIGERIA

 The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu has stressed the need for Japan and Nigeria to boost their diplomatic relations, especially in Science and Technology. Dr. Onu made the call when he received the Japanese Ambassador, Mr. Yukata Kikuta in his office on Thursday, 11th April in Abuja. While commending Japan for its numerous

ONU COMMENDS AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK’S PRESIDENT

The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu has commended the President of Africa Development Bank, Dr Akinwumi Adeshina for successfully paddling the affairs of the organization  . The Minister gave the commendation when the African Development Bank Technical Mission on Nigeria Country Strategy Paper paid a courtesy call on him on April 8,

ONU URGES PRIVATE SECTOR TO FUND INVENTIONS

The Minister of Science and Technology Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu has called on the Organized   Private Sector to help in commercializing viable inventions and innovations in the country.  Dr. Onu made the call when an inventor, Dr. Roland Iwu Amadi, the inventor of Iwu Crystal Ceiling Board (ICCB) presented his invention to the Honorable Minister in

LEATHER, KEY TO GDP’S GROWTH- ONU

The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, said leather products , which will effectively aid the growth of Nigeria’s  gross domestic product (GDP). Dr. Onu made this assertion during the graduation of 34 trainees from Kogi and Plateau states and the matriculation ceremony of 48 trainees from the Internally Displaced Person camps from

DR. ONU ADVISES AFRICAN LEADERS ON POPULATION PLANNING

The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu has called on African countries to prepare for the looming population bulge by planning ahead for the education, health and the housing of their people. Dr. Onu made the call when the Acting Director-General of Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution, Dr. Bakut Bakut and the

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY TO BOOST NIGERIA’S GDP – MINISTER

The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, said Nigeria aims to be among the countries with the largest GDP in the world through efficient use of Science, Technology and Innovation. Dr. Onu, disclosed this during the inauguration of the Inter-Ministerial Committee on the review of Science Technology and Innovation Policy in Abuja on