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...
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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...
Chairman of the Senate Ad hoc Committee on Crude Oil Theft, Senator Ned Nwoko, has called for the implementation of a robust technological framework to combat crude oil theft in Nigeria. Nwoko advocates for AI-Powered Surveillance, including drones and predictive analytics, to monitor pipelines and facilities. “We must adopt...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – Plateau State Government has unveiled bold plans to empower tens of thousands of youths, including training 100,000 young people in digital skills and engaging others in agribusiness, under the inclusive leadership of Governor Caleb Mutfwang. Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Hon. Musa Ibrahim...
By JOY ADARA , Abuja- The Managing Director, Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye, has identified technology, digital skills and Literacy as critical tools to boost service delivery in the operations of the Fund and other government agencies. To this end, he stated that the NSITF...
Federal Government has trained no fewer than 200,000 Nigerians on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies in order to build a digitally skilled workforce for the country. The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja at the 10th Annual Symposium and...
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma has said the state is leading the way in Artificial Intelligence in Nigeria. Governor Uzodinma said that this was due to his administration’s forward-thinking policies on digitalisation that prepare for future demands. He made the assertion on Wednesday while declaring open the 4th Artificial...
President Bola Tinubu has assured the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) of his government’s support to ensure the advancement of its Open and Distance Learning (ODL) structure. Tinubu gave the assurance on Saturday in Abuja at the 14th convocation of the university, where the Speaker of the House...
The General Manager of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Lagos Branch, Engr Mojeed Akintola-Akinbiyi, has said leveraging Artificial Intelligence(AI) will enhance the company’s operational efficiency. Akintola-Akinbiyi said this at the 2nd graduate induction for the 2023/2024 set of the School of Engineering and Engineering Technology (SEET), Olusegun Agagu...
Technology is rapidly shaping the future of work, and digital skills are becoming just as essential as reading and writing. But how can parents and guardians prepare their children for success in an increasingly tech-driven world? To answer this, we spoke with Loveth Ezeoye, a Product Manager and EdTech...
By AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna – Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani is focused on making the state a beacon of technological innovation and business excellence, by fostering partnerships and gender inclusivity. The governor is also deepening the penetration of broadband and other infrastructure in order to make Kaduna State a...
The Federal Government has partnered with United Kingdom’s Zander Corporation Ltd., to transform agricultural practices and restore degraded lands in the country’s most vulnerable ecological zones. Vice-President Kashim Shettima stated this on Thursday during a meeting with the management of the bio-technology company, held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja....
The Federal Government has said it would engage more technologies to improve efficiency, passenger’s experience and safer skies in aviation sector. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, said this on Saturday in Abuja during his opening remarks at a symposium to mark the 25th anniversary...
Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, on Tuesday, said the Federal Government will deploy technology for all-year round farming. The minister said this while briefing State House correspondents. “The faster we clear land, harvest, chemical deployment, whether it’s pesticide, whether it’s herbicide, the better. “We intend...
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang has said his administration is leveraging technology to tackle the security challenges currently confronting the state. Mutfwang said this during the New Year State-wide Broadcast on Wednesday in Jos. The governor said that his administration had also invested in surveillance and training of locals...
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has said the Nigerian Army will in coming months, invest more in modern technology to aid in training and ultimately fight the wars against insecurity. Oluyede made this known at the closing of the 2024 COAS Annual Conference on Wednesday...
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) on Tuesday named its state-of-the-art Command and Control Centre after President Bola Tinubu. The Comptroller General, NIS, Mrs Kemi Nandap, made the announcement during the inauguration of the centre in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the complex, which is the...
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday said the country must embrace technology, innovation, and knowledge-based opportunities to drive growth. The President said this while inaugurating the new Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) technology complex in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the NIS complex comprises seven key components,...
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has called for the adoption of technology-driven strategies to combat terrorism, cybercrime, and border security challenges facing Nigeria and the African continent. Shettima made the call on Monday when he hosted members of the Executive Intelligence Management Course 17 from the National Institute for Security Studies...
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, says cancer is no longer a death sentence, saying that advances in technology has aided treatment and care for patients. The minister made the assertion at the opening ceremony of the 2024 International Cancer Week (ICW) on Tuesday...