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 […]
Read MoreTech 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 […]
Read MoreThe 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 […]
Read MoreThe 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 […]
Read MoreThe 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 […]
Read MoreToday 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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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 […]
Read MoreNigeria 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 […]
Read MoreThe National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the National Agriculture Development Fund (NADF) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding, (MoU) to boost productivity in Agriculture. The NITDA’s Director General, Kashifu Inuwa and the NADF Executive Secretary, Muhammed Abu both signed the MoU, which would ensure food security in Nigeria through the infusion of emerging […]
Read MoreNigeria is excited that its partnership with Japan through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has put natio’s Startup ecosystem on the global map. According to the Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Mr. Kashifu Inuwa, the partnership has enabled NITDA to sponsor Nigerian startups to participate in tech exhibitions and conferences across […]
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