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African Regional Institute for Geospatial Information Science and Technology, formerly known as (RECTAS) was established in 1972 under the auspices of (UNECA)

Nigeria
Joined September 2014
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AFRIGIST 2026 GRADUATION CEREMONY. AFRIGIST graduated its students on Friday 28th August, 2026, at the Njepuome International Auditorium, AFRIGIST, Ile-Ife.
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AFRIGIST EXECUTES THE GEOLOGICAL MAPPING OF THE BIRIMIAN REGION OF THE REPUBLIC OF MALI. AFRIGIST, in collaboration with EUREKA GEO Company in the Republic of Mali produced four sheets at 1/50000 of the geological mapping project in the Birimian region in southern Mali.
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AFRIGIST SIGNS MOU WITH AFRICAN UNION. @AFRIGIST_ and @_AfricanUnion have signed an MoU to strengthen the geospatial capacities of border management stakeholders – a central requirement for the delimitation, demarcation, and reaffirmation of inter-state boundaries in Africa.
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AFRIGIST SIGNS MOU WITH DEV-AFRIQUE. AFRIGIST signs an MoU with Dev-Afrique,a development consulting & geospatial analytics organisation supporting governments & partners across Africa through data systems, digital public infrastructure,M&E, and evidence-driven program design.
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AFRIGIST PARTICIPATES IN THE CONFERENCE OF VICE CHANCELLORS/RECTORS OF FRANCOPHONE UNIVERSITIES IN AFRICA AND THE INDIAN OCEAN (CRUFAOCI) Executive Director, Prof. L. M. Ojigi, and Deputy Executive Director, Prof. J. Oloukoi participated in the (CRUFAOCI) in Abidjan.10-12 June,26
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AWARENESS ON THE UNITED NATIONS-INTEGRATED GEOSPATIAL INFORMATION FRAMEWORK (UN-IGIF) TO AFRIGIST PROFESSIONAL STAFF. On 2nd June,2026, AFRIGIST organised a seminar session titled β€œAwareness on UN-Integrated Geospatial Information Framework (UN-IGIF)" for its professional staff.
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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 Women’s Day under the β€œTheme: Give to Gain: Empowering Through Geospatial Knowledge”.
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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 πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬πŸ‡¨πŸ‡²πŸ‡§πŸ‡«πŸ‡§πŸ‡―πŸ‡²πŸ‡± πŸ‡¬πŸ‡­ πŸ‡³πŸ‡ͺ πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡³ retweeted
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@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 Women’s 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 Women’s 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 Women’s Day with the theme β€œAccelerate Action: Encouraging a New Generation of Geospatial Enthusiasts”. #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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