By TOSI ORE ARTIFICIAL intelligence is increasingly running vital U.S. systems—from power grids to hospitals—but its growth also raises risks of cyberattacks and data breaches, according to new research led by Adetomiwa Adesokan, a doctoral scholar at the University of Nevada, Reno. In a peer-reviewed study published in the Engineering Science & Technology Journal, Adesokan […]
By MELVIN KOFFA THE Nigerian Institute of Chartered Arbitrators (NICArb) has urged a shift toward data-driven institutional arbitration, warning that Nigeria’s reliance on ad-hoc dispute resolution undermines credibility and discourages investment. Registrar/CEO Shola John-Oshodi said the absence of reliable records prevents Nigeria from showcasing its arbitration capacity, unlike international bodies that publish case data. She […]
By IFEOMA IZUCHUKWU AS Artificial Intelligence (AI) reshapes the way information is produced and consumed, experts are warning that West Africa risks becoming a fertile ground for AI-generated fake news—unless urgent action is taken. At the close of the ECOWAS Parliament’s 2025 Second Extraordinary Session in Port Harcourt, media and ICT specialists called on lawmakers […]
By TOSI ORE FILM curator Don Pedro Aganbi says Nigeria can curb rising online piracy by combining technology with stronger laws and enforcement. He noted that tools like AI, digital watermarking, content fingerprinting, and blockchain tracking can monitor and flag pirated works across websites, social media, and file-sharing platforms. He also urged telecoms and ISPs […]
By ESTHER McWILLIS-IKHIDE MINISTER of Information, Mohammed Idris, has pledged closer collaboration with the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) and the Creative Media Sector Skills Council to integrate digital and creative media standards into Nigeria’s broadcast and information sector. Speaking in Abuja during a courtesy visit by NBTE leadership, Idris said the initiative aligns […]
By TOSI ORE THE Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has unveiled sweeping digital reforms to eliminate delays in business registration and improve service delivery. Speaking at the CAC Stakeholders’ Forum in Kano on Monday, Registrar-General Hussaini Ishaq-Magaji, SAN, said the commission inherited an overstretched portal overwhelmed by surging demand, especially after the mandatory registration of Point-of-Sale […]
By TOSI ORE THE Federal Government will roll out the Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) and Nigerian Data Exchange (NGDX) platforms in early 2026 to boost governance, service delivery, and economic growth. NITDA’s Director of E-Government and Digital Economy, Dr. Salisu Kaka, said the platforms—designed to be secure, interoperable, and inclusive—will build on existing systems like […]
By TOSI ORE NIGERIAN students made history on Saturday as they connected with NASA astronaut Dr. Zena Cardman aboard the International Space Station (ISS), marking Africa’s first live student–astronaut interaction. The event, organised by the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) in Abuja, was facilitated through Amateur Radio on the ISS, with a ground […]
By TOSI ORE THE Federal Government has inaugurated the National Energy Master Plan Implementation Committee (NEMiC) to spearhead Nigeria’s transition to cleaner and more reliable power. Speaking at the ceremony in Abuja, Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji, said the committee must deliver energy solutions that impact households, industries, and communities. He […]
By TOSI ORE AIRTEL Africa’s AI-powered Spam Alert service has blocked over 205 million spam SMS across 13 countries in just six months, the telecom giant announced Friday. The free service automatically tags suspicious texts with “SPAM Alert”, sparing customers the need for extra apps. Kenya led with 68 million flagged messages, followed by Tanzania […]