Dr. Festus Anagwu: Pioneering Sustainable Aviation Materials in the EU
Dr. Festus Ifeanyi Anagwu, a Nigerian-born materials scientist and PhD graduate from Cranfield University, developed a novel vitrimeric resin—a recyclable, self-healing polymer. This innovation became the foundational technology for the PLEIADES Project, a European Union-funded initiative launched in 2025 to revolutionize sustainable aircraft components. Dr. Anagwu’s research, published in the journal Reactive and Functional Polymers, […]
Oluwatobi Oyinlola: Guinness World Record for Smallest GPS Tracking Device
Oluwatobi Tobi Oyinlola, a Nigerian inventor and researcher at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), achieved a Guinness World Record for developing the world’s smallest GPS tracking device, measuring just 22.93 x 11.92 mm. This innovation holds significant potential for applications in logistics, security, healthcare, and personal technology. Born in Ibadan, Nigeria, Oyinlola has a […]
NIGERIA LAUNCHES $618 MILLION TECH FUND FOR YOUNG INVESTORS
Nigeria launched a $618 million tech fund under the Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE) to support tech and creative sectors for young investors who struggle to raise capital in Africa’s largest economy. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo launched the $618 million fund in Abuja on March 14. iDICE, which is targeted towards 15 to […]
MUSTAPHA GAJIBO BUILS A 100% ELECTRIC CAR FROM SCRATCH
Mustapha Gajibo who made electric buses earlier this year for commercial use in Borno state has recently disclosed his new innovative electric car via his Twitter handle. He stated that the car is “100% electric,12 seater, 212km range on one charge, 110km/hr speed, fully air conditioned, voice command system, built using 65% locally sourced materials, […]
29-YEAR-OLD BUILDS ELECTRIC CARS AND TRICYCLE
Mustapha Gajibo, a 29-year-old school drop out from Maiduguri, is building electric cars and tricycles and converting car engines into generating sets. According to him, he has “sold 15 tricycles and 7 buses to individuals which have already started generating revenues for them.” The young engineer said his electric vehicles are locally made and can […]
NIGERIAN DRONE MAKER AND TIK-TOKER, IGNATIUS ASABOR OFFERED EMPLOYMENT IN FINLAND
22-year-old Ignatius Asabor, who makes special drones for agricultural use, is now employed by Radia Limited in Oulu, Finland. An auto engineer from Utagba-Ogbe Technical College, Ignatius started performing street drone lights and posting videos on Facebook in 2016, where he was first spotted by Radia Limited. His talent was further amplified by the use […]