Lagos, Delta, Imo, Ekiti States, Shell, Access Bank, NASENI Join GOCOP Conference Partners - ITREALMS

The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has announced the addition of the Lagos, Delta, Imo, and Ekiti state governments, alongside Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo), Access Bank Plc, and the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), as partners for its landmark 10th Annual Conference, reports ITREALMS.

The two-day conference opens on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja GRA, Lagos.

NASENI, The Gambia partner to advance tech commercialisation, skills transfer - ITREALMS

The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has initiated strategic moves to deepen technology development, TVET skills cooperation, and technology commercialisation with the Republic of The Gambia, reports ITREALMS.

Both entities have agreed to draft a comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) spanning technical education, research, and indigenous technology transfer across West Africa.

NEC endorses NASENI's solar-powered irrigation pumps for nationwide rollout - ITREALMS

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The National Economic Council (NEC) has endorsed the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure's (NASENI) solar-powered irrigation pumps for nationwide rollout ahead of the 2025 dry-season farming, reports ITREALMS.

This decision, made at NEC's 152nd meeting held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, highlights the council's confidence in NASENI's ability to deliver homegrown, energy-efficient solutions to Nigeria's food security challenges.

NASENI, NiDCOM team up to harness diaspora tech power - ITREALMS

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The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) and the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at leveraging the expertise, creativity, and skills of Nigerians in the diaspora to drive homegrown innovation and technological advancement.

During a working visit to NiDCOM headquarters in Abuja, the Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of NASENI, Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu, and the Chairman/CEO of NiDCOM, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, described the collaboration as a timely intervention designed to bridge Nigeria’s innovators at home with professionals abroad, including scientists, engineers, technologists, and entrepreneurs.

NASENI boss, Halilu honoured @UK for driving Africa’s industrial innovation - ITREALMS

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The Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu, was honoured with the prestigious African Achievers Award at the 15th edition of the ceremony held at the historic House of Lords, UK Parliament, on July 11, 2025.

The award, presented during an event that brought together royals, global leaders, policymakers, and innovators, recognized Mr. Halilu’s outstanding contributions to advancing Africa’s technological infrastructure, innovation ecosystems, and industrial growth through his leadership at NASENI.

NASENI kicks-off virtual ASPEN plus training across development institutes - ITREALMS

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The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has kicked off a week-long intensive training on ASPEN Plus, a process simulation software, at the agency’s Virtual Manufacturing Lab in Abuja, reports ITREALMS.

The hybrid training which was held across NASENI’s Development Institutes, marks a significant step forward in NASENI’s commitment to advancing technical capacity in renewable energy and engineering design.

WES 2024: NCC, SEC, NASENI chiefs, professors to discuss business and economic recovery @Ibis Hotel - ITREALMS

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All is set for the annual WorldStage Economic Summit in Lagos on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 with the participation of top business and public executives which include Dr. Aminu Maida, EVC/CEO, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC); Dr. Emomotimi Agama, Director General, Security and Exchange Commission (SEC); Mr. Khalil Halilu, EVC/CEO, National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), among others.

World Stage Limited, the organiser of the summit in a statement said WES 2024 with the theme “Nigeria: Setting a Stage For Business And Economic Recovery” will now hold at the Ibis Hotel, 23 Toyin Street, Lagos, instead of the Event Centre, Nigerian Exchange earlier announced.

NASENI boss hosts Pi-CNG's Ride-share - ITREALMS

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The Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu, at the weekend presided over the launch of the Presidential CNG Initiative's (Pi-CNG) Conversion Incentive Program for rideshare sector, alongside the introduction of the MY-CNG App.

The event held at NASENI-Portland CNG Conversion Centre, Utako, Abuja, was graced by the Honourable Minister of State (Gas), Petroleum Resources, Hon. Ekperipe Ekpo, who served as the Special Guest of Honour, alongside Honorable Minister for Information and National Orientation, who was represented by the Director-General of Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), Dr Muhammed Bulama and other ecosystem players.

NASENI trains 20 staff on biogas, biomethanol plants design - ITREALMS

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The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has commenced a 5-day training to enhance the skills and knowledge of 20 staff drawn from the headquarters and institutes for the design and operation of Biogas and Biomethanol plants at its headquarters in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, reports ITREALMS.

Deputy Director Information at NASENI, Mr. Chima Akwaja in a press statement available to ITREALMS, said that the intensive onsite training which will end on Friday, July 26, 2024, is being conducted in collaboration with SRH Berlin, Germany, a reputable organization known for the design and development of commercial-scale biogas and biomethanol plants.

Why Tinubu directed MDAs to patronise NASENI products - ITREALMS

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The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has directed Federal Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in the country to patronise technologies and products of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) to support Made-in-Nigeria goods and reduce importation.

The President represented by President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio made the declaration while commissioning NASENI-Portland Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Conversion, Filling, Reverse Engineering and Training Centre in Utako Abuja on Friday, May 31, 2024.

Strategic: NASENI invests in Powerstove to boost production - ITREALMS

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The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has announced its first-ever investment in Powerstove, a pioneering Nigerian company specializing in the production of cookstoves, having significant experience in carbon credit projects.

This strategic investment marks a major milestone in NASENI's on-going efforts to combat global warming and foster a sustainable ecosystem by Nigerian companies dedicated to decarbonization.

NASENI urges Nigerians to embrace locally produced technologies - ITREALMS

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The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has urged Nigerians to embrace locally produced technologies, reports ITREALMS. 

This, the agency said, would enhance Nigeria’s branded technology products toward stimulation of technology transfer, domestication, commercialization of indigenous socio-economic advancement.

IWD'24: NASENI to double female engineers in Nigeria by 2029 - ITREALMS

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... As PICTT/NASENI unveil initiative supporting Female Engineers to succeed in Engineering and Technology-Based Enterprises

The Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu said the agency would double the number of female Engineers in Nigeria over the next five years by 2029.

The EVC/CEO made this pledge today Friday at NASENI Headquarters, Abuja during the official launch of “Developing Engineering Leaders Through Her” (DELT-Her), an event which also coincided with the global commemoration of  (IWD).

Senate commends NASENI on accelerated tech-transfer - ITREALMS

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The Senate Committee on National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has commended the agency for championing local content development of solar-powered smart irrigation, tricycles, electric motorbikes and others with accelerated technology transfer.

The Chairman, Senate Committee on NASENI Senator Ezenwa Francis Onyewuchi who led other members of the Committee on oversight function visit to NASENI Headquarters, Abuja on Monday February 26, 2024, expressed satisfaction, while being conducted by the Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of NASENI, Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu round some of the NASENI products and facilities.

Nigerian Police, NASENI collabo to boost operational, efficiency - ITREALMS,

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The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has expressed its commitment to refurbish and revamp redundant operational assets of the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) such as vehicles, helicopters, confiscated and forfeited vehicles.

This is part of moves to support the Police Force in boosting its operational capacity to improve the security situation in the country in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Agenda on Security.

UNIDO seeks NASENI collaboration on renewable energy solutions of Nigeria

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The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is seeking the collaboration of National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) to reduce energy poverty in the country via domestication of renewable energy solutions and to fast-track industrial development of the country.

The Deputy Head, UNIDO Nigeria Office, Mr. Adekunle Olusile who led a delegation to visit the Management of NASENI on Monday, October 11, 2023 in Abuja, sought amongst others to facilitate German companies and research institutions’ collaborations with the Agency to reduce energy waste and support the present government’s food production agenda.

NASENI, agric ministry to partner on agro-industrialization, climate change mitigation - ITREALMS

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The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) and the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security have commenced discussions on how to deploy existing technical competencies and other resources by the two institutions to improve agro allied-industries development targets, climate change mitigations and smart solar irrigation aimed at dry-season farming.

The trio of the Minister of Agriculture & Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, the Minister of State, Hon. Sabi Aliyu Abdullahi and the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NASENI, Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu who held the meeting in Abuja on Monday, 6th November, 2023 agreed that the nascent collaboration between NASENI and Agric Ministry was aimed at enhancing the focus and deliverables toward achievement of the Renewed Hope Agenda by the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration.

BRI: NASENI, Chinese firms sign MoUs, receives Letters of Intent for $2bn investments - ITREALMS

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At a ceremony attended by Vice President Kashim Shettima on Thursday, October 19, 2023, on the sidelines of the third Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) Forum in Beijing, China, the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) and new Chinese partners signed three (3) memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) for new projects valued at $2 billion, reports ITREALMS.

The three Chinese companies that signed MoUs to partner with NASENI and invest in Nigeria include Shanghai Launch Automotive Technical Co Ltd – an MOU to establish a new energy automobile facility for the production of new energy electric vehicles.

NASENI, REA to deploy renewable technologies for rural electrification - ITREALMS

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The Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Mr Khalil Halilu and the Managing Director/CEO of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Mr. Ahmad Salihijo Ahmad have agreed to work together to deploy NASENI Solar resources and other renewable energy technologies, to increase electricity supply to Nigeria’s rural areas.

This commitment was the outcome of discussions between the two chief executives in Abuja on Friday September 15, 2023, when the EVC/CEO of NASENI visited the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) office as part of his efforts to engage with stakeholders to promote the adoption of NASENI’s technologies.

NASENI: We want to industralise Nigeria - ITREALMS

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The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has expressed resolve to industrialize Nigeria, reports ITREALMS.

Disclosing this, the Executive Vice Chairman of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Dr. Bashir Gwandu said during a courtesy visit to the Ambassador of Czech Republic to Nigeria, His Excellency Zdeněk Krejčí at the weekend, that they are determined to work closely with the government of Czech.