By Daniel Okejeme, Abuja 05 October 2023 | 3:50 am Director-General of Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), Dr. Victoria Akai, has revealed that all is set for Nigeria’s first Space Economy Conference billed to hold from October 16 to 20, 2023. Victoria Akai Director-General of Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), Dr. Victoria Akai, has revealed that all is set for Nigeria’s first Space Economy Conference billed to hold from October 16 to 20, 2023. According to the ACCI boss, the country is a proud member of the space community. “We have our own Space Agency that has a clear vision and a strong mandate to continue pushing the boundaries of space technology for the benefit of our society,” she stated at an awareness forum for the summit and exhibitions, with the theme ‘Exploring Space Economy for Africa’s Economic Growth” organised by ACCI and National Space Research And Development Agency (NASRDA), in Abuja. She informed her audience that the conference was coming at a critical juncture in the country’s development, and an opportunity for the citizens to take stock of progress so far and plot a course for the future. “The conference will give us the opportunity to hear from some of the world’s experts on the latest developments in space technology, and their insights will help us chart our path, and explore new ways to harness space technology to solve some of our most pressing challenges,” she added. 10 mins ago Director-General of Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), Dr. Victoria Akai, has revealed that all is set for Nigeria’s first Space Economy Conference billed to hold from October 16 to 20, 2023. 10 mins ago Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Olukayode Ariwoola, yesterday, urged new judges to be wary of “landmines” on their paths, even as he encouraged them to uphold integrity while discharging their duties. 10 mins ago Current economic headwind has found expression in the telecommunications sector as subscriptions to voice, internet and broadband services dropped significantly in the last one month. 11 mins ago In a bid to empower the citizenry in Niger state, the state government has signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) to establish a study center of the Kent State University in Ohio, United States. 19 mins ago Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, yesterday, urged stakeholders to strengthen Shelter Afrique for rapid and affordable housing delivery in Africa. 30 mins ago Former Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, has congratulated the Island Club of Lagos on its 80th anniversary. He described the 80th anniversary as a great feat and an opportunity to tell those that question the Island Club’s capacity …. 33 mins ago To discover future generation of Olympics athletes for Nigeria at the grassroots level, telecommunications giant, MTN, in partnership with Making of Champions (MoC), yesterday, unveiled the MTN Schools’ Athletics Championships in Lagos. 36 mins ago Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has called for immediate government action in response to the disturbing revelations by the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) 2021 Oil and Gas Industry Audit Report. 43 mins ago Experts in transport development, under the auspices of the Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) commission, yesterday, said it was possible for governors, stakeholders and other partners to achieve 4,000 kilometres of railway across the region in four years. 45 mins ago Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Turkey, Hidayet Bayraktar, has expressed his country’s readiness to improve existing ties with the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) through transfer of defence technology.
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