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Computer Society begs FG to withdraw NITDA bill from National Assembly

On: May 13, 2023

By Olasunkanmi Onifade The Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) has appealed to the Federal Government to withdraw the controversial National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) bill, before the National Assembly. It is recalled that the 2007 NITDA Act is currently awaiting passage, following its amendment at the National Assembly. President ofContinue Reading

NCC gets frequent consumers’ complaints on data depletion- Akande

By: Olawunmi Ashafa

On: May 12, 2023

In: Science & Tech

By Olatunde Ajayi The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it has been inundated with frequent complaints from consumers on fast depletion of their internet data. Its Chairman, Board of Commissioners, Prof. Adeolu Akande, made this known on Thursday at the NCC fifth edition of Campus Conversation held at theContinue Reading

Society wants FG to invest more on cyber security

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: May 11, 2023

In: Science & Tech

By Olasunkanmi Onifade The Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) has called on the Federal Government to invest more in cyber security to avoid attacks on Information Technology (IT) systems. The President of NCS, Prof. Adeshina Sodiya, made the call at the opening of a three-day Cyber security Forum and workshop onContinue Reading

FG to train 500,000 public servants on digital literacy

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: May 11, 2023

In: Science & Tech

By Bridget Ikyado The Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR) has inaugurated an Inter-Ministerial Task Team (IMTT) for the training of 500,000 public service workers on digital literacy and skills. The Director-General, BPSR, Mr Dasuki Arabi inaugurated the team on behalf of the Secretary to the Government of the FederationContinue Reading

Nigeria collaborates with Turkey to drive automobile sector

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: May 9, 2023

In: Science & Tech

By Lucy Ogalue The Federal Government is collaborating with a major Automotive manufacturing hub in Turkey to drive Nigeria’s automobile sector. The Director-General, National Automotive Design and Development Council, Jelani Aliyu, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Tuesday. He said that the commitment wasContinue Reading

NGO urges girls to embrace STEM

By: Folashade Adeniran

On: May 7, 2023

In: Science & Tech

By Funmilola Gboteku Women’s Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC), a non-profit organisation, has urged more girls to embrace Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects to bridge the gender gap in the technology space. Mrs Oreoluwa Lesi, Executive Director of the centre, made the call at an event organised toContinue Reading

Okowa commends MTN for remodelling science laboratories in Delta

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: May 4, 2023

In: Science & Tech

By Clara Egbogota Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has commended MTN Nigeria, a telecommunication giant, for investing in education through the remodeling of science laboratories in the state. Okowa gave the commendation on Thursday when he officially inaugurated science laboratories at the St Augustine College Ibuzor, which wereContinue Reading

Expert says new WhatsApp feature can expose users to hacking

By: Folashade Adeniran

On: April 30, 2023

In: Science & Tech

By Funmilola Gboteku Mr Jide Awe, the Chief Exexcutive Officer, Jidaw Systems Ltd., says the new feature in WhatsApp can make users vulnerable to hacking or phishing attacks by cybercriminals. The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) reports that the new WhatsApp feature enables users to operate their account on four differentContinue Reading

Expert urges deployment of STI in identifying public health needs

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: April 28, 2023

In: Science & Tech

By Sylvester Thompson Prof. Olalekan Akinbo of the African Union Development Agency (AUDA –NEPAD), has called for the deployment of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) to identify public health needs and cost effective packages of healthcare. Akinbo told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Abuja that inContinue Reading

Tech4Dev to train 3,000 girls, women across 22 African countries

By: Folashade Adeniran

On: April 28, 2023

In: Science & Tech

By Funmilola Gboteku Tech4Dev, a non-profit organisation, has announced plans to empower 3,000 girls and women on its technology upskilling programme, Women in Techsters Fellowship, across 22 African countries. Oladiwura Oladepo, Co-founder and Executive Director at Tech4Dev, made this known at a news conference organised to launch the callContinue Reading

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