Plateau State Government has officially unveiled the maiden edition of the Plateau State Science, Technology and Innovation Festival (PLASSTIFEST), a flagship initiative designed to reposition the state as a leading hub for innovation, entrepreneurship and digital transformation in Nigeria. The announcement was made during a press briefing by the...
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced that 38 ministries and extra-ministerial departments have now transitioned to a secure paperless workflow system, even as he declared that Nigeria’s civil service was undergoing a major digital transformation. Speaking while declaring open the International Civil Service Conference 2026 in Abuja on Wednesday,...
The Catholic Church has raised concerns over the misuse of Artificial Intelligence (AI), warning that deepfakes, voice cloning and digital impersonation now threaten human dignity, identity and public trust. The concerns were raised on Friday during the 60th World Communications Day celebration organised by St. Augustine’s Major Seminary in...
Africa’s energy journey is often portrayed as a stark choice between climate responsibility and development. In reality, the continent faces a more nuanced challenge: finding a fair, gradual energy transition that matches its unique needs and ambitions. Technology and innovation can drive this change, helping secure affordable and sustainable...
The debate over whether artificial intelligence (AI) could eventually replace music producers intensified after Nigerian disc jockey and producer DJ Neptune warned that the technology might soon “retire” producers. His remarks quickly sparked widespread conversation across Nigeria’s entertainment industry. Reports indicate that the DJ recounted listening to a track...
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, has called for a shift in Nigeria’s security architecture, urging stakeholders to deploy technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to combat rising threats. Speaking at the Kogi Security Summit on Tuesday in Abuja, Zulum argued that traditional methods alone cannot defeat sophisticated criminal networks....
A historic Memorandum of Agreement signals renewed commitment to tackling SRHR, SGBV, and adolescent health challenges The Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria (APHPN), and the Media, Health and Rights Initiative of Nigeria (MHR), have signed a landmark Memorandum of Agreement (MoA), uniting two of Nigeria’s foremost public...
Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima will, on Tuesday, April 7, perform the formal flag off the first University Innovation Pods (UNIPOD) in Africa at the University of Lagos. UNIPOD, an initiative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in partnership with the Federal Government of Nigeria, aims to reconfigure...
Key Takeaways ● The “Reliability First” Mandate: In the Nigerian market, churn isn’t just a marketing failure but an infrastructure one. Fintech retention strategies in Nigeria must prioritise 99.9% transaction success rates, as “debit without alert” scenarios are the leading cause of app abandonment.● Hyper-Personalised Lifecycle Marketing: Moving away...
Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) and former Governor of Katsina State, Rt. Hon. Aminu Bello Masari has advised Nigerian universities on the need to deploy technology that would equip their graduates with relevant skills to compete globally. He also emphasised the need...
New Horizons Nigeria has launched the Almajiri-to-Tech initiative, a skills-driven programme designed to transform Almajiri children into productive computer technicians and unlock significant economic value for the country. The initiative, unveiled on Monday, will train 21 Almajiris within 90 days, equipping them with hands-on technical skills in computer maintenance,...
In the United Arab Emirates, where cities like Abu Dhabi and Dubai consistently rank among the world’s most forward-thinking, the Emirate of Sharjah, the country’s cultural and knowledge capital, has decisively positioned itself as a premier hub for research and innovations in healthcare. This transformation is primarily driven by...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – A Made-in-Nigeria technology firm, Zang Global, has unveiled a range of locally produced tech products including USB cables, mobile chargers, and renewable energy prototypes in Jos, Plateau State, as experts renewed calls for the establishment of a ₦500 million Innovation Fund to support young...
By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja- Former Kano State Governor and leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has called on the United States government to assist Nigeria in combating insecurity rather than issuing threats of military intervention. Kwankwaso made the appeal on Saturday through a...
Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Dr. Kashifu Inuwa, has declared that leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the digital economy could propel Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth by up to 20%. Speaking at the 3rd Economic Confidential Lecture in Abuja on Wednesday, Inuwa emphasized AI’s...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Arc. Sonny Echono, has called on Nigerian tertiary institutions to urgently embrace technology in teaching, research, and administration, warning that billions of naira already invested in ICT infrastructure risk being wasted due to underutilisation. Echono...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has transitioned from a buzzword into a tangible driver of innovation, pushing boundaries across multiple industries. AI enablement refers to the structured approach businesses take to integrate AI capabilities into their existing processes and systems. It’s more than just implementing smart technology; it’s about creating an...
Amazon‘s CEO, Andy Jassy, has revealed that the company’s adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) will likely reduce the number of office workers needed. In an email to employees, Jassy wrote, “We will need fewer people doing some of the jobs that are being done today, and more people doing...
By OLA MODUPE, Abeokuta – Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is taking significant steps to tackle smuggling activities along its borders. Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, revealed that the NCS has developed a technology to manage transporting between Nigeria and the Republic of Benin, which is currently being piloted at...
By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja – Nigerian government and Meta have partnered to launch the Llama Impact Accelerator, a groundbreaking program designed to harness the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to drive national development and address pressing challenges. Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, announced this...