African Regional Institute for Geospatial Information Science and Technology, formerly known as (RECTAS) was established in 1972 under the auspices of (UNECA)
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2026/2027 AFRIGIST Admissions.
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African Regional Institute for Geospatial Information Science and Technology (AFRIGIST) celeberates African Union Day. @_AfricanUnion #AfricaDay #AFRIGIST
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Prof. Lazarus Mustapha Ojigi, Executive Director of the African Regional Institute for Geospatial Information Science and Technology (AFRIGIST),particpated in the Fifth Edition of NewSpace Africa Conference held in Libreville, Republic of Gabon from 20th - 23rd April, 2026.
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African Regional Institute for Geospatial Information Science and Technology (AFRIGIST) on 12th March,2026 organized a programme to commemorate the 2026 International Womenβs Day under the βTheme: Give to Gain: Empowering Through Geospatial Knowledgeβ.
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The 55th Governing Council of AFRIGIST appointed Prof. Joseph Oloukoi @JOLOUKOI as Deputy Executive Director, effective 1 March 2026. He brings over twenty years of experience in African geospatial science, education, research, and advocacy.
Congratulations to Joseph OLOUKOI
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On May 12 and 13, 2025, @AFRIGIST_ , in partnership with @DEarthAfrica, hosted a successful face-to-face training session in Cotonou, Benin Republic.
Theme: Water Resources Management Using DE Africa Platforms.
#Benin #DGEau #IGN
#waterresourcesmanagement #gestioneau #sandbox
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AFRIGIST π³π¬π¨π²π§π«π§π―π²π± π¬π π³πͺ πΈπ³ retweeted
@AFRIGIST et @DEarthAfrica organisent une formation sur la GESTION DES RESSOURCES EN EAU Γ L'AIDE DES PLATEFORMES DE Africa. Cotonou, Benin les 12 et 13 Mai 2025. Avec les principaux acteurs de la Gestion des Ressources en Eau. #WaterResources #Floodrisk
deafrica.afrigist.org/
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@AFRIGIST_ and @DEarthAfrica marked the 2025 International Womenβs Day, with the theme: Accelerate Action: Encouraging a New Generation of Geospatial Enthusiasts. An outreach program from 10-14th March exposed young female students to the possibilities in geospatial field.
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As gender parity is desired, it is imperative to equip the younger generations with knowledge about the possibilities of geospatial technologies.
@AFRIGIST_ and @DEarthAfrica engaged with the OAU International School students on presentationsΒ and interactions on EO technologies
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AFRIGIST and Digital Earth Africa has organised an outreach program to Seventh Day Adventist Secondary Schools to mark the 2025 International Womenβs Week.
A call for a conscious effort at eliminating barriers that prevent women from reaching their full potentials in STEM fields
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In an era where spatial intelligence is crucial for solving global challenges, it is essential to bridge the gender gap in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields. @AFRIGIST_ and @DEarthAfrica visited Moremi High School to celebrate the Women's week. #IWD
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@AFRIGIST_ in collaboration with @DEarthAfrica is celebrating the International Womenβs Day with the theme βAccelerate Action: Encouraging a New Generation of Geospatial Enthusiastsβ. #WomensDay2025 #Science #school #STEM
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AFRIGIST in collaboration with DE Africa conducts Spatial Agriculture Intelligence training to improve Food security, livelihoods & climate resilience
#SpatialAgricultureTraining #AFRIGIST #DEAfrica
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#SAI2024
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Participants engagement in hands on using DE Africa Sandbox for Radar_Vegetation_Phenology.
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ππ So excited about the future of farming!
Ongoing Training on Spatial Agriculture Intelligence to explore cutting-edge technologies transforming agriculture!
We are not missing outβshape the future of farming with us! π± #SpatialAgriculture #AgriTech #SustainableFarming #Abuja
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