By Jessica Dogo The Federal Government says it is scaling up investment in digital infrastructure because it holds the key to the nation’s prosperity. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, said this on Wednesday in Abuja during the 2026 Digital Transformation Summit, organised byContinue Reading
Xiamen – On June 17, 2026, Meitu Company held the 2026 Meitu Multimedia Festival in Xiamen, unveiling eight AI products and marking a strategic shift from delivering features to delivering outcomes. The launch includes four new products—Picchi, Artflo, MVLAND, and MeituHub—and upgraded versions of four existing products: Zcool, DesignKit, Kaipai,Continue Reading
By Jessica Dogo Galaxy Backbone (GBB) has launched a digital empowerment initiative for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs). The initiative was unveiled on Tuesday as part of activities marking the organisation’s 20th anniversary celebration in Abuja. GBB Managing Director, Prof. Ibrahim Adeyanju, said the milestone reflected two decades of digital innovation.Continue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi Prof. Babatunde Rabiu, Research Director, National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), has been appointed the 2nd Vice-Chairman and Rapporteur of the UN-Committee on Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (UN-COPUOS). Mr Olayode Abdurasaq, Senior Special Assistant on Media Communications to the Director-General of NASRDA, to Dr MatthewContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo The Galaxy Backbone (GBB) said that the country must take a leading role in shaping emerging technologies rather than consuming global innovations. The Managing Director of GBB, Prof. Ibrahim Adeyanju, said this at a press conference in Abuja on Monday to kick off activities to mark theContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has described the Nigerian Digital Postcode Initiative as a critical tool for strengthening national security, public safety and institutional coordination across the country. Maj.-Gen. Adamu Laka, the National Coordinator, National Counter Terrorism Centre, said this on Monday in Abuja,Continue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi Former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji, has denied allegations that he is evading law enforcement authorities, describing a recent media report on the matter as inaccurate. Nnaji, in a statement on Monday in Abuja through his spokesperson, Dr Robert Ngwu, said he wasContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba Learntor Foundation, a digital transformation non-governmental organisation, has continued its TechUp Boys schools tour in Lagos, urging students to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) and build positive digital footprints for future success. The foundation’s Founder, Mrs Mercy George-Igbafe, spoke during visits to Vetland Senior Grammar School and KekeContinue Reading
By Sylvester Thompson The Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology (NIFST) has called on stakeholders to strengthen efforts toward transforming food research into marketable products to boost food security, jobs and sustainable development. Dr Bola Osinowo, the NIFST President, made the call on Tuesday in Abuja at the 12thContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has supported the Federal Government’s Girls in ICT empowerment initiative by hosting 185 students on an industry excursion. NCC Director of Public Affairs, Nnenna Ukoha, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. She said the tour was designed to inspireContinue Reading
