Technology

Nigeria Unveils Development in Government Initiative to Digitally Empower Civil Servants

Nigeria innovation today unveiled a new project designed to build digitally empower civil servant, the initiative would see the introduction digital innovation and technology into governance in all levels government. The Minister of Communication, Innovation and Digital, Dr Bosun Tijani who announced the project to on his verified X handle, said, “Today, we announce #DevsInGovernment, […]

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BrandTech

Virtual Reality to Sharp Emerging Technology in 2024, Say Experts

The growing demand for immersive experiences is driving the evolution of advanced platforms and technologies. These innovations are set to transform how people engage with content and their environment, offering captivating virtual worlds and enhancing education, training, and various sectors like healthcare, consumer, retail, automotive, travel & tourism, and gaming, said GlobalData, a leading data […]

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Technology

NITDA Harps on Automation of ICPC to Heighten Anti-Corruption Fight

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has said that the automation of the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC) will step-up the fight against corruption to a large extent in the country. According to the Director General of NITDA, Mr Kashifu Inuwa, automation is a journey and not a one off […]

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Technology

Nigerian Military Adds Two Hi-Tech Unmanned Water Vessels to Arsenal

Nigeria has taken possession of two high-grade unmanned water vessels courtesy of a United State company desire to support the fight against insecurity in the maritime sector. According to a statement, the Minister of State for Defence, Muhammed Bello Matawalle has presented the two water vessels to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The S2 and S3 […]

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Business

Passport Application Automation Go Live January 8, Says Minister

The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, said automation of passport application process will begin from January 8, 2024, and Nigerians will be able to apply and complete their passport application process online without human contact. “We are good to go live,” Tunji-Ojo said in Abuja during an inspection of facilities of the Nigeria Immigration Service […]

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Technology

Only Conscious Efforts on Critical Measures Can End E-Waste Menace in Nigeria, Says NCC Boss

Stakeholders in the technology space needs to end lip-service on measures to reduce the electronic waste generated by the use of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) tools in the country. According to the Executive Vice Chairman  of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, there is the need for conscious measures to reduce the […]

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Business

Policy Inconsistency, Infrastructure Dearth & Funding Crisis Bane of Nigeria’s Digitalization Process, Says Olatunji

The National Commissioner/CEO, Nigeria Data Protection Commission, Dr. Vincent Olatunji, has called for close attention to the critical issues of  policies, human capital development, infrastructure and technology deployment, funding are and the imperative to enhance confidence and trust in the digitalization process. Olatunji, who spoke while participating in the One Day Retreat on Digitalisation for […]

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Business

Data Protection Commission Reads Riot Act to Compliance Officers, Says Enforcement of  New Code Begins 2024

Ahead of its enforcement drive in 2024 and in a bid to ensure professionalism among firms that are licensed to carry out compliance as a service, the Nigeria Data Protection Commission has issued a Code of Conduct for DPCOs in Nigeria. And data Protection Compliance Officer (DPCOs) will be held accountable in line with the […]

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Business

Nigeria, Czech Republic Sign $21.7m Coal-Based Fertilizers Agreement for Take-Off of Delta-2 Project

The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has signed an agreement worth $21.7 million with eleven firms in Nigeria as beneficiaries for take-off of the Delta-2 Projects, being the outcome of the bilateral collaboration between the federal government of Nigeria and the Czech Republic. The Nigerian beneficiary companies are expected to come up […]

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AI & Computing

Experts Predict 2024 Year of AI for Everyone with More Adoption and Less Skepticism.

Artificial intelligence (AI) took centre stage in 2023, with a wide range of tools, solutions and industries adopting the technology. With 2024 around the corner, experts predict AI is going to become more powerful and accessible to everyone. Generative AI (GenAI)-which enables the use of AI to generate texts, images and code-made headlines throughout 2023. […]

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