By Stellamaris Ashinze Experts warn that data breaches and cybercrime are causing havoc worldwide, with estimated annual costs reaching a staggering 10.5 trillion dollars. They spoke at the 2026 World Data Privacy Day Celebration and Summit held on Wednesday in Lagos, with the theme ‘Privacy in the Age of EmergingContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The Government of Japan and UNESCO have signed an Arrangement Letter to implement a 53,000 US dollar flood resilience project in Niger State. The project aims at strengthening long-term societal stability and reducing the impact of climate-induced flooding. The signing ceremony for the project titled: “Strengthening FloodContinue Reading
By Stellamaris Ashinze Experts on Wednesday warned that rapid advances in emerging technologies are outpacing existing laws and exposing citizens to increased risks of data misuse. The experts, who spoke at a panel discussion during the 2026 World Data Privacy Day celebration, said that data misuse risks was increasing acrossContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi Nigeria’s ambition to build a one Trillion dollar economy can only be achieved if digital growth is anchored on trust, data protection and shared prosperity. Dr Bosun Tijani, the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, said this on Wednesday in Abuja at a news conference toContinue Reading
Better education, stronger tech infrastructure essential for AI adoption – Researcher By Sylvester Thompson A Research Scientist, Dr Friedrick Ubokudom, says Nigeria’s path to responsible adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) lies in scaling education, strengthening digital infrastructure, and embedding ethics into every stage of AI development. Speaking in an interviewContinue Reading
By Isaiah Eka The Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS) has urged relevant authorities to ensure mandatory geoscientific investigations before mining activity is carried out in the country. The President of the Society, Ms Rose Ndong, made the remark in Uyo at a news conference which was part of activitiesContinue Reading
Tolu Aiyegbusi The Federal Government says it is intensifying efforts to commercialise research outputs and strengthen local innovation as part of measures to diversify the economy and reduce reliance on foreign technologies. The Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology, Mr Kingsley Udeh, stated this on Thursday at a Nigerian NationalContinue Reading
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Director-General of National Board for Technology Incubation (NBTI), Dr Kazeem Raji, says the Next Generation (NEXTGEN) Challenge 2026 will entrench Nigeria as Africa’s innovation powerhouse. Raji made this known at an event to mark his one year in office on Tuesday in Abuja. The event tagged,Continue Reading
Google report: Nigeria leading in global AI adoption for learning, entrepreneurship By Stellamaris Ashinze A new report by Google and Ipsos has revealed that Nigeria is leading in global adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI), particularly in learning, work and entrepreneurship. This is contained in a statement made available to theContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) says Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) are contributors to national development, not beneficiaries of charity. The Director-General of NITDA, Malam Kashifu Inuwa, said this on Tuesday in Abuja at a two-day PwD training’s closing ceremony. The training was organised with InclusiveContinue Reading
