Technology

Religious Groups in Nigeria Raise Concerns Over AI Impact on Adherents

Religious groups in Nigeria are worried about how the deployment of Artificial Intelligence would affect their belief and the practice of their religion. Speaking at a press conference organised by the Nigeria Religious Coalition on Artificial intelligence (Christian Council of Nigeria, Institute of Church and Society Ibadan (CCN-ICS) and Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI), group warned: […]

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GITEX Set for Nigeria as NITDA & KAOUN International Get Partnership Deal

Global tech event, Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX) for the first time will be hosted in Nigeria, a deal that came through in a partnership between the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), and KAOUN International. A statement released after the inauguration of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) which comprises representatives from key public and […]

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NITDA Boss Harps on Essence of Aligning Technological Innovations with Nigeria’s Cultural Heritage

The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has advocated for the implementation of robust policies that foster collaborations Nigeria’s cultural heritage.. According the NITDA boss, Mr Kashifu Inuwa, there is the need to ensure that technological innovations align with Nigeria’s cultural heritage and developmental goals. Inuwa who spoke at a virtual […]

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Konga Flags-off Easter Fiesta Campaign Loaded with Over 70% Discounts

Nigeria’s composite e-commerce giant, Konga, has officially launched its highly anticipated Easter Fiesta Campaign-a strategic, month-long celebration of unbeatable deals, exclusive rewards, and enhanced shopping experiences. Running from April 1st to April 30th, the campaign delivers up to 70% discounts across a wide array of product categories, reinforcing Konga’s position as a customer-first platform that […]

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Nigeria’s Agritech Startup, Afrimash Goes Digital with USSD Code to Combat Substandard Farm  Produce

Nigeria’s Agritech company Afrimash has launched a USSD solution that enables farmers to verify the authenticity of day-old chicks before making a purchase-using just a basic mobile phone. The new service, accessible via *349*791#, was developed with support from global non-profit organization ” Acumen”. It offers a practical and accessible tool for thousands of poultry […]

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TD Africa Partners Global Energy Company, EcoFlow to Tackle Persistent Energy Crisis

TD Africa is partnering with EcoFlow, a global energy leader, to introduce an innovative range of portable, eco-friendly power solutions. This collaboration is expected to deliver reliable, affordable, and sustainable electricity access for homes, businesses, and underserved communities across the country. A statement from the company recalling the official launch event in Lagos, quotedTD Africa’s […]

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Committee of African Data Protection Authorities Appoints as NDPC’s Boss as Chair Anglophone Countries

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission, National Commissioner/CEO,Dr. Vincent Olatunji, has been appointed the Chair of the Anglophone Countries Committee of the Network of Africa Data Protection Authorities (NADPA). A statement from NDPC confirming the appointment said that the Committee serves as a multilateral platform for promoting data privacy and protection among members. While accepting the […]

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NITDA Partners Doballi to Transform Nigeria’s Youth Digital Talent

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has formed a partnership with Dubai-based Afrovision Technologies (Doballi) to give Nigerian tech talent with global opportunities. According to NITDA, this strategic cooperation is a watershed moment in Nigeria’s effort to transform its youth digital talent into an economic powerhouse. The alliance directly addresses Nigeria’s perplexing paradox: despite producing […]

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Red Hat Rejigs Developer Hub to Accelerate Internal Developer Portal Adoption 

Red Hat, Inc., the world’s provider of open source solutions, has unveiled new capabilities and enhancements for Red Hat Developer Hub, Red Hat’s enterprise-grade internal developer portal based on the Backstage project. The new features, delivered with the general availability of Red Hat Developer Hub 1.5, are designed to accelerate adoption across organisations and deliver […]

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Fiberdom Secures €3.5M Funding to Drive Plastic-free, Circular Material Innovations

Finland Fiberdom, a pioneer in wood fiber material innovation, has secured €3.5 million in funding to accelerate the development and scaling of its patented technology and its high-performance, 100% plastic-free material. Fiberdom’s mission is to replace non-essential plastics with scalable, circular solutions. The Finnish startup’s patented technology transforms market pulp and paperboard into a supermaterial that […]

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