Technology

Jubilation in Kwara Community as LG Electronics Ends Clean Water Absence with Donation of Solar-Powered Borehole

There is now respite for the Anfeyin Oja Olokuta community in Ilorin that before now had to do with the absence of clean and healthy water. That was at the expense of  LG Electronics, a global leader in consumer technology that through her corporate social responsibility by providing solar-powered borehole and free mobile laundry station  […]

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NITDA Nudges States, LG Towards Efficient Collaboration to Deepen Digital Transformation

The State and Local Governments to be committed to a stronger partnership with the Federal Government for a digital transformation national vision that requires active participation from every corner of the country to succeed. Making the call for partnership during a courtesy visit to Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) Secretariat in Abuja, Director General of the […]

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LG Electronics Partners AXA Mansard Health to Offer Nigerians Free Malaria Treatment

The fight against malaria in Nigeria is set to receive a continues double pushes from  technology home appliances maker and a company from  insurance market in what experts called a rare partnership against a common killer infection. The two companies, LG Electronics and AXA Mansard Health in an innovative initiative have joined forces  to launch […]

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MTN Nigeria Chief Tasks Finance Professionals on Essence Emerging Technology for Future Relevance

Nigerian accountants and finance professionals need to retool and embrace emerging technologies to remain relevant in the digital economy. Indeed, cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, and fintech are transforming global finance and redefining the accounting profession. Speaking during an interactive session at the 55th Annual Accountants’ Conference of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of […]

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Nigeria’s Digital Ambition Needs Strong, Forward-looking Policies, Says DG NITDA

Nigeria needs more that technology to achieve her digital ambition, it needs  strong, forward-looking policies that encourage innovation while safeguarding consumers, says the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa. According to him, Nigeria’s digital ambition transcends the physical construction of data centers or the laying of fiber-optic cables, it […]

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Decades After, TikTok Dethrones YouTube in Daily Usage Time with 1.6 Billion Users

Nearly a decade after its launch, TikTok’s popularity shows no signs of slowing down, with the video-sharing platform posting impressive download and user figures year after year. In 2024, TikTok was the most downloaded app worldwide, with 773 million installs across iOS and Android, and the latest data show between 1.5 billion and 1.6 billion […]

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Digital Identity Market Accelerated by Regulation & Hybrid Strategies to Exceed $80bn by 2030

 The digital identity market will grow from $51 billion in 2025 to $80 billion in 2030; representing a rapid growth rate of 56%. Study by tech strategists at Juniper Research revealed two main drivers of this growth: tightening regulations which increasingly require digital identities, and rapid technological advancements which bring mobile driving licences and digital travel […]

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Nigeria Needs Renewable Energy, Digital Innovation to Transform Rural Communities, Says Inuwa

The provision of renewable energy and digital innovation are crucial in accelerating inclusive growth and transforming rural communities across Nigeria. Speaking as a panellist at the Civil Society Policy Forum during the 2025 Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington D.C., the Director General of the National Information […]

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NITDA Boss Harps on Artificial Intelligence Use in Governance, Says Smarter, Faster & More Transparent 

The deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is an opportunity to rebuild trust between government and citizens by making public services smarter, faster, and more transparent. According to the Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, 70% of Nigeria’s online population already uses generative AI tools, surpassing the global average of 48%, attributing […]

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Nigeria Proposes Regional Alignment on Technology, Trade Corridor, Mulls High-impact Startups Program

Nigeria’s Minister of Trade, Industry, and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, said Nigeria needs to set practical precedents for regional alignment through technology and trade corridors. “Nigeria is engaging with key African partners to facilitate market access for our tech startups and digital service providers; the government is building pathways” Oduwole said. The Minister who spoke […]

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