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FG records 12.98m cyberattacks during Presidential, NASS elections

On: March 14, 2023

By Jessica Dogo The Federal Government said it has recorded 12,988,978 cyber attacks during the Feb. 25 Presidential and National Assembly elections. The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Pantami disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. Pantami said the attacks originated from both withinContinue Reading

Omeife’ll boost learning, aid effectiveness — Group

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: March 13, 2023

In: Science & Tech

By Jessica Dogo The Uniccon Group says the first African humanoid robot ‘Omeife’ will boost learning and aid effectiveness in digital literacy in the country. The group’s Chairman, Dr Chuks Ekwueme, said this at the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)Continue Reading

Google announces initiatives to empower women in Africa

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: March 9, 2023

In: Science & Tech

By Stellamaris Ashinze Google has announced three new initiatives aimed at empowering women entrepreneurs in Africa and providing them with the resources to succeed. Mr Folarin Aiayegbusi, Head of Startup Ecosystem, Africa, said that the initiative was the organisation’s way to celebrate 2023 International Women’s Day. Aiayegbusi said in aContinue Reading

NIGCOMSAT to be repositioned for better services – MD

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: March 7, 2023

In: Science & Tech

By Olasunkanmi Onifade The Managing Director, Nigeria Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) Ltd, Mr Tukur Lawal says it will reposition its business development plan towards achieving the much-desired competitive edge. Lawal said this at a two-day retreat organised for the Board and Management of NIGCOMSAT Ltd in Abuja on Tuesday. The themeContinue Reading

No plan to sue FG over e-customs project, says Huawei

By: isaac aregbesola

On: March 6, 2023

In: Science & Tech

By Jessica Dogo Chinese company, Huawei, says it has no plan to sue the Federal Government over the e-customs project. A statement by the company’s Director of Public Relations, Mr Kelvin Yang, on Monday in Abuja, said the company remained committed to its long-term partnership with Nigeria. “Our attention hasContinue Reading

STI can drive Nigeria’s socio-economic growth with right policies – Expert

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: February 24, 2023

In: Science & Tech

By Sylvester Thompson Prof. Olalekan Akinbo, Expert Supervisor at Centre of Excellence in Science, Technology and Innovation (STI), African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD), said STI can facilitate Nigeria’s economic growth if the right policies were put in place. Akinbo spoke in a telephone interview with the News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading

Elections: NCC denies planned shutdown of telecom networks

By: isaac aregbesola

On: February 24, 2023

In: Science & Tech

By Jessica Dogo The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says all fraudulent messages on network shut down in the country should be ignored. The NCC’s Director of Public Affairs, Dr Reuben Muoka, said this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. Muoka said the NCC’s attention was drawn to fraudulent andContinue Reading

NABDA, stakeholders develop standardised legal framework for forensic practices

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: February 16, 2023

In: Science & Tech

By Sylvester Thompson A forensic technical working group facilitated by National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA), on Wednesday in Abuja brainstormed on how to develop a standardised legal framework for forensic practices in Nigeria. The group comprised co-stakeholders from the Judiciary, STI Ministry, the Police, NDLEA, NEMA, NAPTIP, other law enforcementContinue Reading

Use technology to educate citizens on electoral processes – Experts

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: February 11, 2023

In: Science & Tech

By Funmilola Gboteku/Stellamaris Ashinze Some experts on Friday called for the use of emerging technologies to educate citizens on politics, good governance and electoral processes. They made this call during a panel session at the ongoing AfricaNXT 2023, while speaking on the theme: “Emerging Technologies and Civic Engagement.”Continue Reading

Over 100m SIMs produced locally in 1 year- NCC

By: Olawunmi Ashafa

On: February 10, 2023

In: Science & Tech

By Stellamaris Ashinze and Funmilola Gboteku The Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) says over 100 million Subscribers Identity Module (SIM) has so far been produced locally within a year of the first Nigeria Telecommunications Indigenous Content Expo. This was made known by Aderonke Sola-Ogunsola, NCC’s Head of Financing and Stakeholders EngagementContinue Reading

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