Technology

ITU Global Innovation Forum Moves to Enhance Digital Innovation, Identifies Key Ways

The Global Innovation Forum held by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has identified key ways to help close the “digital innovation gap.” The suggested approaches, focusing on critical factors from expanding collaboration to attracting investment, are meant to spur sustainable economic growth and find solutions to pressing societal challenges through accelerated, and localized, technology innovation. […]

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Technology

Twenty-Six Startups to Battle for N100m Grants at Lagos Agrithon Finale

Twenty-six forward-thinking startups in Nigeria’s agriculture sector presented their business expansion initiatives at the Lagos Agrithon Finale, competing for a share in a ₦100 million grant provided by the Lagos State Government to foster the growth of MSMEs within the agribusiness landscape. The Lagos Agrithon, designed to drive innovation across the food systems & agricultural […]

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NCC, NITDA, PalmPay to Sponsor  AfriTECH 4.0

The Nigerian Communications Commission [NCC], the National Information Technology Development Agency [NITDA] and PalmPay, have joined the line-up of partners and sponsors of the Africa Tech Alliance Forum, fourth edition, [AfriTECH 4.0] Scheduled to take place on Thursday, November 07, 2024 in Lagos, Nigeria, AfriTECH 4.0 is Africa’s premier technology and innovation conference, uniting key […]

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Abimbola Owoeye, Country Lead, Dell Technologies Nigeria leads discussion
 BrandTech

TD Africa Plans Partnership with Dell Technologies to Optimise Al Tools & Data-Driven Solutions

Tech distribution giant, TD Africa is partnering with Dell Technologies and Intel to examine how AI tools and data-driven solutions can be optimized. Details of the partnership emerged at an event tagged: “Partner Technology Day” where industry-leading experts shared insights on the transformative potentials of AI and data analytic with interactive workshops providing hands-on experience with […]

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Technology

NASENI Partners Imose to Launch Zedon X-Pro Made-in-Nigeria Laptops, Tablets

The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) and Imose Technologies Ltd, an indigenous Nigerian company, are rolling out made-in-Nigeria laptops and tablets for use by Nigerians. The 14-inch laptops and 10.5-inch tablets are manufactured in the NASENI brand name.  This move aligns with the agency’s mission to drive indigenous industrialization, local content and to […]

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Technology

Lagos State to Train One Million Undergraduates from Tertiary Institution on Artificial Intelligence

The Lagos State government intends to train over one million students from state-owned tertiary institutions in artificial intelligence and other digital technologies. This effort aims to improve students’ skills and prepare them for the global job market. Head of Public Affairs at the Ministry of Tertiary Education, Mamud Hassan, said the program is part of ongoing […]

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The NITDA DG addressing participants.
 Business

Cybercrime Activities Spin Out of Control as Criminality Extends to Mobile Devices & IoT, Warns NITDA Boss

The interconnectivity of smart devices and Internet of Things (IoT) is spinning cybercrime activities out of control. The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, who gave detailed complexities of cybercrime, in a paper titled “Alternative to Cybercrime” at the National Cybercrimes Summit 2024, organised by the Economic and Financial […]

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Business

Sahlgrenska Global Health Hackathon Set to Kick-off

Today marks the exciting launch of the Sahlgrenska Global Health Hackathon (SGHH) at Park Annual in Gothenburg, kicking off a year-long, global collaboration (co-action) focused on addressing critical global health challenges. Gothenburg, Sweden: The Hackathon SGHH unites individuals from across three continents, six countries, and nine healthcare innovation hotspots-bringing together students, researchers, professionals, innovators and […]

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Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy Minister, Dr Bosun Tijani and Patrick Johansson head of Ericsson Middle East and Africa.
 Business

Nigeria Signs MoU with Ericsson to Unlock 5G Potential & Enhance Technology Knowledge Sharing

The MoU was signed by Nigeria’s communications, innovation and digital economy minister, Dr Bosun Tijani and Patrick Johansson head of Ericsson Middle East and Africa.The MoU was signed by Nigeria’s communications, innovation and digital economy minister, Dr Bosun Tijani and Patrick Johansson head of Ericsson Middle East and Africa. The Nigerian government will be working […]

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Nigeria Govt Mulls CCTV Tech on Federal Highway to Curb Criminal Activities

Nigeria is considering installing closed circuit television (CCTV) camera equipment along major highways to combat widespread criminality. Highways are spots for violent crime in the West African country, with kidnapping gangs, armed robbers, and alleged bandits laying siege to terrorise citizens. David Umahi, minister of works, presented the CCTV camera plans while establishing a committee […]

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