THE Delta State governor in southern Nigeria, Sheriff Oborevwori, has opened a state-of-the-art ICT and Computer-Based Test Hub at Onicha-Olona in the Aniocha North local government area. Governor Oborevwori described the centre as a milestone in bridging the digital gaps and preparing young people for opportunities in the 21st century. Oborevwori, who was […]
MR. Segun Daniel, winner of the Code4Africa Privacy Hackathon, has called for stronger digital re-orientation and education for youths to promote responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies. Daniel, a final year Computer Science student of Bingham University, Abuja, made the call on Thursday on the sidelines of the dinner award for […]
THE Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), in collaboration with the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA), has rewarded winners of the Code4Africa Privacy Hackathon. They also called for development for data privacy solutions to enhance data protection in the digital ecosystem. The hackathon, which held during the 17th annual ISACA conference in Abuja on […]
THE Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, says Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) will increase from 14.19 per cent to 21 per cent by 2030. Tijani said this at the National Digital Economy and E-Governance Bill stakeholders’ engagement on Thursday in Abuja. Tijani was represented by the Permanent Secretary of the […]
By PRECIOUS AKUTAMADU THE European Union (EU), in collaboration with Search for Common Ground (SFCG) and the Step-Up for Women in Journalism Initiative (SWIJ), has trained female journalists on career advancement strategies. The training also focused on equipping participants with digital skills to help them adapt to the rapidly evolving media landscape. The two-day workshop, […]
By STANLEY NWANOSIKE THE Enugu State Government and the Federal Government have commenced e-Government capacity building for no fewer than 110 Enugu State officials within Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in the state. The week-long training is being organised by the Enugu State Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology; Federal Ministry of Communication, Innovation and […]
By OLASUNKANMI ONIFADE/JESSICA DOGO A recent study has associated the use of earphone with significant auditory, systemic, and psychological health implications. The research, carried by Aditya Saran and other scientists is entitled: “Assessment of the impact on health associated with earphone usage among medical students: a questionnaire-based cross-sectional study.” It was published in the International […]
By BANKOLE ORIMISAN THE Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA) has initiated its 2025 Innovation Lab, a six-week accelerator programme designed to transform Nigeria’s insurance sector through cutting-edge technology, strategic partnerships and start-up-driven solutions. Unveiled in Lagos, the initiative aims to serve as a collaborative hub where insurers, startups and fintech partners co-create scalable solutions tailored to […]
By ADEBAYO PAUL CHINA is on the verge of unveiling a groundbreaking humanoid robot designed to achieve pregnancy by hosting a fully functioning artificial womb. This pioneering work by Kaiwa Technology in Guangzhou is slated for a 2026 debut. Dr. Zhang Qifeng, the project lead, announced at the World Robot Conference in Beijing that the scientific […]
A dispute that began at an Apple Store in London has sparked fresh questions about the authenticity of iPhones sold in Nigeria. The controversy has also drawn attention to weaknesses in global device verification and cross-border retail transparency. Pastor Gbenga Samuel Wemimo of Gbenga Samuel Wemimo Ministries International (GSWMI) said he and his wife tried […]