Techsocietal partners NCC, TikTok on online safety for kids
A Non Profit Organisation, Techsocietal, the Nigeria Communication Commission (NCC) Internet Society Nigeria and TikTok on Tuesday held workshop for parents and educators on online […]
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NCC seeks inclusion of girls in ICT sector
The Executive Vice-Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Prof. Umar Danbatta has called for the inclusion of girls in the ICT sector. Danbatta said […]
Company to launch Electric Vehicles in Nigeria, employ 320 workers
Roxettes Eco-Drives Ltd, an indigenous car company, says it will launch an Electric Vehicle (EV) in Nigeria and the entire globe with about 320 direct […]
Canada’s collaboration with Nigeria on Africa’s 1st humanoid robot worth $12.6bn
The Uniccon Group of Companies says that its collaboration with Canada Trade Commission on Africa’s first humanoid robot “Omeife” is worth $12.6 billion. The Chairman […]
Pantami meets with Space X, World Bank, Google to strengthen Nigeria’s Digital Economy
By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja – The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy of Nigeria, Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, had meetings at Space Exploration Technologies […]
How to avoid malware that steals Facebook account credentials on your Android devices – NCC-CSIRT
By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja – A malware that steals Facebook account credentials, known as “Schoolyard Bully”, has infected over 300,000 android devices, prompting the Nigerian […]
NCC-CSIRT advises factory-resetting infected devices to beat Xenomorph malware
By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja – A malware, XENOMORPH, that installs Trojan in banking apps on the Android platform to steal login details, raid bank accounts, […]
New NASENI, pivotal legacy I’ll bequeath to next govt – Buhari
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari has declared that the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), would be a pivotal legacy […]
Uniccon to unveil Africa’s 1st humanoid robot in Nigeria
The Uniccon Group of Companies says it is set to unveil Africa’s first humanoid robot named ‘Omeife’, in Nigeria. The group’s CEO, Mr Chuks Ekwueme, […]
Data breach: NITDA issues advisory steps on WhatsApp usage
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has warned WhatsApp users to be careful while using the application following an alleged data breach by the […]
NIGCOMSAT plans to deploy 5G through new satellite to boost coverage
Nigerian Communications Satellite Ltd.(NIGCOMSAT) said it plans to deploy 5G, using a new satellite, NIGCOMSAT 2. It also said that the NIGCOMSAT 2 would be […]
Zimbabwe first satellite, ZimSat-1 launched into space
Zimbabwe state-run Herald newspaper on Tuesday reported that Zimbabwe first satellite, ZimSat-1, has been successfully launched into space. ZimSat-1, a nanosatellite, was launched to the […]
13-year-old Nigerian ICT genius gains U.S. university admission
The 13-year-old Nigerian-born Emmanuella Mayaki, has set a new record as one of the youngest persons to be accepted into a University in the U.S. […]
Expert calls for more investments in technology in solving problems
By OLA MODUPE, Lagos – A technology enthusiast, Mrs Roseline Ilori, has reiterated the need for government at all levels as well as stakeholders in […]
Buhari tasks ECOWAS on utilisation of science & technology in addressing catastrophes
President Muhammadu has charged nations of ECOWAS to deploy Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) in addressing various challenges such as diseases and catastrophes ravaging people […]
NITDA trains 859 kids, urges them to code games with African features
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), had trained 859 kids on Coding in Lagos, Abuja and Kano. The agency has also urged them to […]
Kano teenager invents robot working with exoskeleton remote control
A 17-year-old boy in Kano State, Isah Auwal-Barde, has invented a robot that works with robotic exoskeleton remote control. Exoskeleton remote control is a system […]
Zulum gifts N5m to Borno almajiri who fabricated ‘hand tractor’
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has doled out the sum of five million naira to support the innovative skills […]
Google, Facebook, Twitter, others to invest in Nigeria’s digital space – FG
The Federal Government says major tech giants.including Google, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube have shown interest in investing and exploring business opportunities in Nigeria’s digital space. The […]
Tech firms unveil plan for ‘space-based’ 5G network
Thales, Qualcomm and Ericsson unveiled Monday a plan to allow smartphones to communicate directly with satellites, a “space-based network” they hope will bring connectivity to […]