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,...
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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...
By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja- Former Kano State Governor and leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has called on the United States government to assist Nigeria in combating insecurity rather than issuing threats of military intervention. Kwankwaso made the appeal on Saturday through a...
Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Dr. Kashifu Inuwa, has declared that leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the digital economy could propel Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth by up to 20%. Speaking at the 3rd Economic Confidential Lecture in Abuja on Wednesday, Inuwa emphasized AI’s...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Arc. Sonny Echono, has called on Nigerian tertiary institutions to urgently embrace technology in teaching, research, and administration, warning that billions of naira already invested in ICT infrastructure risk being wasted due to underutilisation. Echono...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has transitioned from a buzzword into a tangible driver of innovation, pushing boundaries across multiple industries. AI enablement refers to the structured approach businesses take to integrate AI capabilities into their existing processes and systems. It’s more than just implementing smart technology; it’s about creating an...
Amazon‘s CEO, Andy Jassy, has revealed that the company’s adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) will likely reduce the number of office workers needed. In an email to employees, Jassy wrote, “We will need fewer people doing some of the jobs that are being done today, and more people doing...
By OLA MODUPE, Abeokuta – Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is taking significant steps to tackle smuggling activities along its borders. Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, revealed that the NCS has developed a technology to manage transporting between Nigeria and the Republic of Benin, which is currently being piloted at...
By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja – Nigerian government and Meta have partnered to launch the Llama Impact Accelerator, a groundbreaking program designed to harness the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to drive national development and address pressing challenges. Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, announced this...
Chairman of the Senate Ad hoc Committee on Crude Oil Theft, Senator Ned Nwoko, has called for the implementation of a robust technological framework to combat crude oil theft in Nigeria. Nwoko advocates for AI-Powered Surveillance, including drones and predictive analytics, to monitor pipelines and facilities. “We must adopt...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – Plateau State Government has unveiled bold plans to empower tens of thousands of youths, including training 100,000 young people in digital skills and engaging others in agribusiness, under the inclusive leadership of Governor Caleb Mutfwang. Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Hon. Musa Ibrahim...
By JOY ADARA , Abuja- The Managing Director, Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye, has identified technology, digital skills and Literacy as critical tools to boost service delivery in the operations of the Fund and other government agencies. To this end, he stated that the NSITF...
Federal Government has trained no fewer than 200,000 Nigerians on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies in order to build a digitally skilled workforce for the country. The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja at the 10th Annual Symposium and...
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma has said the state is leading the way in Artificial Intelligence in Nigeria. Governor Uzodinma said that this was due to his administration’s forward-thinking policies on digitalisation that prepare for future demands. He made the assertion on Wednesday while declaring open the 4th Artificial...
President Bola Tinubu has assured the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) of his government’s support to ensure the advancement of its Open and Distance Learning (ODL) structure. Tinubu gave the assurance on Saturday in Abuja at the 14th convocation of the university, where the Speaker of the House...
The General Manager of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Lagos Branch, Engr Mojeed Akintola-Akinbiyi, has said leveraging Artificial Intelligence(AI) will enhance the company’s operational efficiency. Akintola-Akinbiyi said this at the 2nd graduate induction for the 2023/2024 set of the School of Engineering and Engineering Technology (SEET), Olusegun Agagu...
Technology is rapidly shaping the future of work, and digital skills are becoming just as essential as reading and writing. But how can parents and guardians prepare their children for success in an increasingly tech-driven world? To answer this, we spoke with Loveth Ezeoye, a Product Manager and EdTech...
By AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna – Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani is focused on making the state a beacon of technological innovation and business excellence, by fostering partnerships and gender inclusivity. The governor is also deepening the penetration of broadband and other infrastructure in order to make Kaduna State a...
The Federal Government has partnered with United Kingdom’s Zander Corporation Ltd., to transform agricultural practices and restore degraded lands in the country’s most vulnerable ecological zones. Vice-President Kashim Shettima stated this on Thursday during a meeting with the management of the bio-technology company, held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja....