By Jessica Dogo Experts and scholars at the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) are set to discuss Artificial Intelligence, cybersecurity and 6th Generation technology during the Nigeria International Conference on Digital Transformation (NIGERCON). The conference is expected to boost Nigeria’s digital economy, research excellence and industry innovation. TheContinue Reading

By Olasunkanmi Onifade The Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) Limited says Nigerians will not need to purchase special set-top boxes to access services under the Digital Switchover (DSO) initiative and enjoy over 100 television channels. The Managing Director of NIGCOMSAT, Jane Egerton-Idehen, stated this on Monday in Abuja at a jointContinue Reading

By Michael Ajayi/Ijeoma Olorunfemi Prof. Kunle Odunsi, a Clinician-Scientist, has advocated an urgent transformation of cancer care in Nigeria through the adoption of precision oncology, immunotherapy and expanded cancer research infrastructure. Odunsi, Director, University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Centre, Chicago, U.S. made the call during a public lecture andContinue Reading

By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has inaugurated the Technical Working Group (TWG) for the National Regulatory Sandbox to strengthen coordination in the innovation ecosystem. Malam Kashifu Inuwa, Director-General of NITDA, said the initiative was designed to address structural regulatory bottlenecks slowing innovation in Nigeria’s digital economy. RepresentedContinue Reading

By Jessica Dogo The Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy; Meta, the National Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (NCAIR), and local developers have partnered with Publica Artificial Intelligence (AI) to unveil GovGuide Nigeria. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the AI-powered chatbot is designed to improveContinue Reading