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The National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP) has reiterated the need for stronger intellectual property protection and increased investment in technology commercialisation to drive Nigeria's industrial growth. Ahead of the 2026 National Technology and Innovation Summit, NOTAP highlighted its on…
Thursday, September 17, 2026
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Deputy Minister of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Sampson Ahi, emphasized strengthening intellectual property (IP) legal frameworks and institutional awareness in Ghana’s creative and manufacturing sectors during a workshop organized by Fashion Forum Africa. The event, a precursor to the Alternative Fashion Fabric…
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
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Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Dr Nomalungelo Gina emphasized the critical importance of strengthening intellectual property (IP) awareness and protection for grassroots innovators in South Africa. Speaking at the 17th WIPO South Africa Summer School in Durban, she underscored the risks faced by…
Monday, December 1, 2025