By Stellamaris Ashinze The Managing Director, Equinix Nigeria (MainOne), Mr Wole Abu, says that Nigeria has emerged Africa’s digital leader, boasting 132 million active internet subscribers and 43 per cent broadband penetration. Abu made this known at the inauguration of the executive committee of the Nigerian Institute of Electrical ElectronicContinue Reading
By Stephen Adeleye Dr Kennedy Obohwemu, a renowned UK-based Nigerian researcher, has achieved a significant milestone in global mental health research with a fresh perspective on understanding emotional resilience and self-comforting behaviours. His feat is contained in the Self-Comforting Attitude Theory (SCAT) and the corresponding Self-Comforting Attitude Scale (SCAS). TheContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo The Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, has urged the private sector to invest in women-led tech hubs and support workplace policies that empower women in the society. The Minister, Dr Bosun Tijani, made this call on Friday in Abuja, during a press conference to markContinue Reading
By Stellamaris Ashinze The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) on Thursday inaugurated an Information Technology Community Centre in Akesan community, a Lagos suburb, to encourage inclusivity. The Director-General, NITDA, Malam Kashifu Inuwa, said at the inauguration that the hub was designedContinue Reading
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
