250 women in Akwa Ibom have commenced a free 12-week fully funded digital skills training as part of efforts to boost tech development and to create a pathway to their economic independence. The training which is sponsored by the Golden Initiative For All (GIFA), a pet project of the...
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Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Aisha Garba, has identified Delta State’s technology-driven teacher attendance system as an innovation that could offer valuable lessons to states across Nigeria in strengthening accountability and improving learning outcomes. Garba said the Attend360 platform, which monitors teacher attendance, demonstrates how...
Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd), has commended the transformation of the Alaba International Market, describing it as a shining example of Nigerian enterprise, innovation and economic resilience. Speaking at the Gala and Award Night marking the unveiling of the “New Face of Alaba” in Ikoyi, Lagos,...
By GRACE AUDU, Abuja – The newly appointed Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Segun Aina, on Monday unveiled an ambitious five-year strategic agenda designed to consolidate the Board’s achievements while transforming it into Africa’s most trusted, innovative and accessible assessment and admissions institution. Speaking...
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has called for deeper collaboration among African Telecommunications and Communications Regulators to strengthen the use of data, evidence and market intelligence in driving more effective and responsive regulation across the continent. Speaking at the Heads of Regulators Roundtable during the African Telecommunications Union (ATU) Conference...
My attention has been drawn to the statement by the Benue State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) criticizing the inauguration of a Task Force for the take-off of the University of Agriculture, Science and Technology, Ihugh. As an academic who has participated in setting up Universities in...
NNPC Limited has renewed its agreement with TotalEnergies to extend the deployment of the Airborne Ultralight Spectrometer for Environmental Applications (AUSEA) technology for the detection, measurement, and reduction of methane and carbon emission across its upstream operations for another 24 months. The agreement, which is aimed at helping NNPC...
Plateau State Government has officially unveiled the maiden edition of the Plateau State Science, Technology and Innovation Festival (PLASSTIFEST), a flagship initiative designed to reposition the state as a leading hub for innovation, entrepreneurship and digital transformation in Nigeria. The announcement was made during a press briefing by the...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced that 38 ministries and extra-ministerial departments have now transitioned to a secure paperless workflow system, even as he declared that Nigeria’s civil service was undergoing a major digital transformation. Speaking while declaring open the International Civil Service Conference 2026 in Abuja on Wednesday,...
The Catholic Church has raised concerns over the misuse of Artificial Intelligence (AI), warning that deepfakes, voice cloning and digital impersonation now threaten human dignity, identity and public trust. The concerns were raised on Friday during the 60th World Communications Day celebration organised by St. Augustine’s Major Seminary in...
Africa’s energy journey is often portrayed as a stark choice between climate responsibility and development. In reality, the continent faces a more nuanced challenge: finding a fair, gradual energy transition that matches its unique needs and ambitions. Technology and innovation can drive this change, helping secure affordable and sustainable...
The debate over whether artificial intelligence (AI) could eventually replace music producers intensified after Nigerian disc jockey and producer DJ Neptune warned that the technology might soon “retire” producers. His remarks quickly sparked widespread conversation across Nigeria’s entertainment industry. Reports indicate that the DJ recounted listening to a track...
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, has called for a shift in Nigeria’s security architecture, urging stakeholders to deploy technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to combat rising threats. Speaking at the Kogi Security Summit on Tuesday in Abuja, Zulum argued that traditional methods alone cannot defeat sophisticated criminal networks....
A historic Memorandum of Agreement signals renewed commitment to tackling SRHR, SGBV, and adolescent health challenges The Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria (APHPN), and the Media, Health and Rights Initiative of Nigeria (MHR), have signed a landmark Memorandum of Agreement (MoA), uniting two of Nigeria’s foremost public...
Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima will, on Tuesday, April 7, perform the formal flag off the first University Innovation Pods (UNIPOD) in Africa at the University of Lagos. UNIPOD, an initiative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in partnership with the Federal Government of Nigeria, aims to reconfigure...
Key Takeaways ● The “Reliability First” Mandate: In the Nigerian market, churn isn’t just a marketing failure but an infrastructure one. Fintech retention strategies in Nigeria must prioritise 99.9% transaction success rates, as “debit without alert” scenarios are the leading cause of app abandonment.● Hyper-Personalised Lifecycle Marketing: Moving away...
Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) and former Governor of Katsina State, Rt. Hon. Aminu Bello Masari has advised Nigerian universities on the need to deploy technology that would equip their graduates with relevant skills to compete globally. He also emphasised the need...
New Horizons Nigeria has launched the Almajiri-to-Tech initiative, a skills-driven programme designed to transform Almajiri children into productive computer technicians and unlock significant economic value for the country. The initiative, unveiled on Monday, will train 21 Almajiris within 90 days, equipping them with hands-on technical skills in computer maintenance,...
In the United Arab Emirates, where cities like Abu Dhabi and Dubai consistently rank among the world’s most forward-thinking, the Emirate of Sharjah, the country’s cultural and knowledge capital, has decisively positioned itself as a premier hub for research and innovations in healthcare. This transformation is primarily driven by...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – A Made-in-Nigeria technology firm, Zang Global, has unveiled a range of locally produced tech products including USB cables, mobile chargers, and renewable energy prototypes in Jos, Plateau State, as experts renewed calls for the establishment of a ₦500 million Innovation Fund to support young...