By Ijeoma Olorunfemi An ICT expert, Dr Jimson Olufuye, on Monday stressed the need for lawmakers to be actively involved in internet governance processes. Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Olufuye said legislative participation was vital to crafting policies that protect citizens and drive digital innovation. He notedContinue Reading
By Funmilola Gboteku A Technology Policy Advisor, Mr Jide Awe, says challenges in digital literacy, infrastructure investment, and policy implementation hinder Nigeria’s digital transformation journey. Awe, who is also the Founder of Jidaw.com Ltd., made the assertion in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday inContinue Reading
By Stellamaris Ashinze The Acting Director-General, Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce (NACC), Ms Wofai Samuel, says that Nigeria is yet to fully explore its potential in technology, in spite of the sector’s vast opportunities. Speaking in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday, Samuel said that stableContinue Reading
Nigeria’s pioneer electric motor company, Electric Motor Vehicle Company (EMVC), says it is partnering with U.K.- based Jupiter Lithium to create game-changing Lithium-to-Vehicle Supply Chain in Nigeria. Alhaji Mustapha Audu, Chairman of EMVC, said that the partnership would focus on engaging third-party partners. According to him, this will be doneContinue Reading
By Olasunkanmi Onifade Nigeria Institute of Food Science and Technology (NIFST), FCT Chapter, has urged the Federal Government to harness the power of next-generation food science and technology to guarantee food safety. The President and Chairman, NIFST Governing Council, Bola Osinowo, said this on Thursday at the 11th Regional FoodContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Basic Registry and Information System in Nigeria (BRISIN) has been identified as a critical tool in addressing Nigeria’s persistent issues of insecurity and economic instability. Dr Anthony Uwa, Head of BRISIN Implementation in Nigeria, made this known in an interview with the News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Abiodun Lawal The Federal Government has inaugurated the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Innovation Park in Ogun. Speaking during the inauguration, on Wednesday in Abeokuta, Dr Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, noted that the innovation park mattered so deeply for economic growth. Tijani said the park wasContinue Reading
Tolu Aiyegbusi The Science, Technology & the ARTS (S+T+ARTS) Afropean Intelligence, an initiative of the European Commission (EU), has urged African artists to explore Artificial Intelligence to showcase their talents. Mr Oscar Ekponimo, Managing Director, Gallery of Code, the host institution for the S+T+ARTS 4 Africa, said this during aContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo The Gates Foundation has agreed to support the Federal Government with $7.5 million for Nigeria’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Scaling Hub, a new initiative. This would accelerate the development and scale-up AI-driven solutions to improve lives and expand opportunities across key sectors such as health, agriculture, and education.Continue Reading
By Olatunde Ajayi The Federal Polytechnic Ayede, Oyo State, says its new locally produced Three-Dimensional (3D) printing machine will revolutionise product packaging and enhance research commercialisation. The Head of Department (HOD), Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Oluwafemi Tijani, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) inContinue Reading
