We’ll empower more Nigerian girls with technology—-Korean Ambassador 

By Jessica Dogo The Korean Ambassador to Nigeria, Kim Pankyu, has said that the Korean government will continue to support Nigeria’s quest to empower young girls with technology. The ambassador spoke at the final of the National Girls in ICT competition organised by the Ministry of Communications, Innovation and DigitalContinue Reading

Cybersecurity in focus as stakeholders share insights, suggest best practices

  By Jessica Dogo Some telecommunications stakeholders, on Wednesday, came together to share insights, discuss best practices, and explore innovative approaches on cybersecurity and building a safer digital future. The gathering, which took place in Abuja, was organised by the Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, supported by GalaxyContinue Reading

American Union unveils framework on climate change interventions

  By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The American Geophysical Union (AGU) has unveiled an ethical framework to guide countries, world leaders and institutions on responsible decision making and inclusive dialogue towards addressing climate change and global warming.   The report tagged “Ethical Framework Principles for Climate Intervention Research” was signed by MrContinue Reading

NIGCOMSAT to replace ageing satellite before 2026 – Official

By Sunkanmi Onifade Mrs Jane Egerton-Idehen, the Managing Director, Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) Ltd., has reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to replacing the NIGCOMSAT-1R satellite before its lifespan ends in 2026. Egerton-Idehen disclosed this at a news conference to mark the begining of  Nigerian Satellite Week in Abuja on Wednesday. SheContinue Reading

FG rewards Nigerian vehicle designer with electric car

By Khadijat Ahmed/Lucy Ogalue The Federal Government has rewarded Mr Enoch Tobiloba with an electric car, after emerging the winner of a challenge to design a hybrid car that uses both Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and electricity. Mr Joseph Osanipin, Director-General, National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), presented theContinue Reading

Experts urge technology centre to harness potential of blue economy

  By Stellamaris Ashinze Some experts on Monday urged the National Centre for Technology Management (NACETEM) to be more innovative while harnessing the potential of blue economy. The experts gave the advice at the National Workshop on “Exploring the Potential of Blue Economy for Sustainable Development in Nigeria”, organised byContinue Reading

Cybersecurity:NASS, Board push for enhanced software testing

By Funmilola Gboteku The Chairman, Senate Committee on ICT and Cybercrime, Sen. Afolabi Salisu, on Thursday underscored the importance of rigorous testing to prevent flaws in locally developed software, thereby protecting national data.   Salisu said this during TestNigeria 3.0, Nigeria’s Premier Conference on Software Testing, which was organised byContinue Reading

National Identity Day: Tinubu reaffirms commitment to digital infrastructure

By Olasunkanmi Onifade President Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his commitment to building a robust Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) that enabled access to services for all Nigerians. Tinubu, who was represented by the Secretary to the Federation, George Akume, on Monday in Abuja at the 6th National Identity Day, emphasised theContinue Reading