Technology
1 Dec
Some stakeholders in the technology sector have called on the government to invest in robotics engineering and also include robotics in secondary school curricula to explore the benefits and build solutions to economic problems in Nigeria..
1 Dec
QorePay Technology Solutions, a company seeking to simplify payments processes, is set to launch its fintech solution in Nigeria.The launch of QorePay fintech solution, which is scheduled for December 14 in Lagos
1 Dec
Cybersecurity authorities from the UK and U.S. teamed to establish a set of global safety guidelines for the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI), measures endorsed by more than a dozen international agencies and aimed at curbing threats linked to the technology.
29 Nov
The United States of America has said it will continue to foster continuous collaboration with Nigeria in promoting its digital transformation agenda.
29 Nov
The Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr Aminu Maida, said that quality of service in the telecommunications sector is non-negotiable as he called for industry collaboration to make this a reality.
29 Nov
Founder, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), David Ogunshola, among other tech innovators, have urged tech start-up founders to prioritise problems and solutions while emphasising the importance of starting with simplicity.
29 Nov
Airtel has assured Nigerians of better 5G offerings and improved mobile money service through its Smartcash PSB. Speaking in Lagos, during a media interaction, Head of B2B Sales, Smartcash PSB, Judith Osiobe, said the service is to ensure financial inclusion on a global scale.
28 Nov
Social media is one of the most powerful tools for global information dissemination. With the biggest majority now involved on various platforms (64.6 percent of the global population, according to the October 2023 Statista survey), innovations and vital news quickly gain exposure and discussion.
28 Nov
SciPlay, a leading developer in the social casino games industry, has undeniably left a significant mark on the genre's evolution.
24 Nov
The interactions and connections that individuals and organisations have in the digital space in Nigeria have become interesting prospects for startups that are able to thrive due to the enabling environment that has progressively developed over the years. It is impressive how the engagement has driven a lot of youth to become smart entrepreneurs as…
24 Nov
Within the rapidly advancing sphere of online gaming, there exists a digital architect of change known as InnovateChange.co.nz - a platform that stands as a bastion of innovation in the New Zealand real money online casino market. This virtual haven is not just a repository of information but a beacon that illuminates the path forward,…
22 Nov
Dr Juliet Ehimuan is the Founder of Beyond Limits Africa and the immediate past Director, Google West Africa. With over 25 years of experience in the tech space, Ehimuan, for 12 years, served as the Country Director of Google Nigeria and later, West Africa.
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By: Krystal Birungi, a field entomologist from Target Malaria, Uganda KAMPALA, Uganda, 11 December 2023 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/-The inaugural ‘Day of Health’ at the UN Climate Conference (COP-28) highlighted the dramatic impact of climate change on health, diseases and in particular on malaria. Heads of State and climate experts converged in Dubai to emphasise the indisputable link between climate…
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Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said President Bola Tinubu is distressed by the tragic mistaken drone attack, which resulted in the loss of innocent Muslim lives in Tudun Birni, Kaduna State. The Minister, who stated this in his address at the Central Council Meeting of the Jama'atu Nasril Islam (JNI) in…
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The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun has ruled out the possibility of an increment in tax rates in the country. Speaking during an interactive session with Mr Abubakar Kabir Bichi led the House of Representatives committee on Finance, he said rather than increase taxes, his ministry would emphasize…
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Nigeria’s electricity grid has once again thrown the country into darkness as the government operated system went down Monday afternoon. The system collapsed at about 1pm cutting down electricity from 4,032.80 megawatts at about 12pm to 43 megawatts 1pm and a meagre 303 megawatts at about 5:00 pm. Most DisCos confirmed that their feeders are…
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The House of Representatives Committee on Appropriation on Monday urged the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to work assiduously by increasing the 2024 revenue target of the service to N6 trillion. Chairman of the committee, Rep. Abubakar Bichi, appealed with the Comptroller General of NCS, Adewale Adeniyi, to think of increasing the targeted N5 trillion when…
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Cardi B, the Grammy Award-winning rapper and cultural icon, took to Instagram to confirm her separation from husband Offset. Addressing recent rumors and speculation with grace and clarity, Cardi B focused on the future, expressing her excitement for a new chapter. "I've been single for a minute now," Cardi B shared, choosing not to dwell…
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The family of the publisher of Desert Herald and former chief negotiator between the federal government and bandits, Tukur Mamu has called on the government to release him from detention custody over his deteriorating health condition. Mamu's family pleaded for administrative bail to be granted to him to enable him to attend to his deteriorating…
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Kaduna Fashion and Art Exhibition (KAFART) has expressed openness to collaborations with government bodies, the public, and private entities to enhance Northern arts and culture. It also outlined a strategy to help the government make a profit from the tourism sector and mitigate the loss of revenue caused by insecurity. At its 5th Arts Edition…
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Literature In Upward Trajectory There is no denying the fact that Nigerian literature is one of the most respected on the continent and the world over. With a Nobel Prize in 1986, through the venerable writer, Wole Soyinka, the literary journey of Nigeria has continued in its upward trajectory. Nigeria remains the country with highest…
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Following the report of the Bauchi State Action Committee on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) which said that 226 cases of minor rape were recorded between 2020 and 2023, the Wife of the Governor, Aisha Bala Mohammed, Ministry of Women Affairs and Child Development and civil society organisations have trained adolescents girls on the prevention. During the…