By Ijeoma Olorunfemi Chief Uche Nnaji, Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, on Wednesday said the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the launch of four satellites to aid Earth observation and the fight against insecurity in the country. Nnaji said this at the 22nd National Council on Innovation, Science andContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has collaborated with some private ICT firms to explore adaptive sandboxes to support Artificial Intelligence (AI) integration and enhance data protection. This was disclosed at a one-day workshop on Co-Creation Lab on Africa Sandboxes for AI and the evaluation of AfricanContinue Reading
By Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom The Abia Government says it will commence a biogas initiative aimed at improving hygiene and environmental standards in abattoirs across the state. Mr Ogbonnia Okereke, the General Manager, Abia State Environmental Protection Agency (ASEPA), said this while briefing newsmen on the outcome of the State Executive CouncilContinue Reading
By Abbas Bamalli The 3-Million Technical Talent (3MTT) programme aims to shape Nigeria’s digital workforce and support President Bola Tinubu’s vision of two million digital jobs for the youth. Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijjani, stated this in Katsina during the fourth edition of the YouthContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The North-East Zone has emerged winner of the “Who Wants to Be an Engineer” competition, organised by the Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN). The North-East defeated other geo-political zones to claim first place, with the North-Central and South-South Zones taking second and third positions,Continue Reading
By Ikenna Osuoha Prof. Qrisstuberg Amua, the Executive Director, Centre for Food Safety and Agricultural Research (CEFSAR), says that Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) induced foods or grains are harmful to health. Amua said this during a news conference in Abuja on Friday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports thatContinue Reading
By Stellamaris Ashinze The Association of Mobile Communication Device Technicians of Nigeria (AMCODET) on Thursday called on the government to install CCTV cameras in Computer Village to enhance security. The AMCODET President, Mr Kehinde Apara, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos.Continue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The Federal Government has urged African countries to collaborate on the protection of data on the continent and beyond. Vice-President, Kashim Shettima, said this at the 8th edition of conference of Network of African Data Protection Authorities (NADPA) in Abuja. The Federal Government used the occasion toContinue Reading
By Stanley Nwanosike The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji, says innovation and technology remains priorities of the Renewed Hope Agenda of the Federal Government aimed to reduce poverty among Nigerians. Nnaji said this in Enugu while declaring open a two-day Techno-Expo (Technology Exposition/Show) organised by theContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Afonne The Federal Government says it 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. Chief Uche Nnaji, the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja atContinue Reading
