A Nigerian, Agabi Oshiorenoya who developed an explosive detecting device in 2017 is currently worth $200 million within the space of four years. Oshiorenoya after developing the device called Koniku that could be able to smell explosives, immediately got a $10 million cheque from an American military organization. The Theoretical Physics graduate of the University […]
Read MoreParents have always managed to set geographical boundaries – where their children could go and where they could not – back in time. Nowadays there is another opportunity to monitor the child’s whereabouts – to track the location of them using special software. Yet, according to Kaspersky’s special survey for parents, not many parents in […]
Read MoreThe Nigerian Government needs to ensure that the cost of 5G compatible devices is affordable to Nigerian so that the citizens can benefit from the new technology. Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria (CPN) is a communique issued after its 2020 assembly held virtual recommended noted that it is optimistic of social-economic benefits to the […]
Read MoreThe various projects being executed by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and other agencies under the Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy have been adding significant value to the digital transformation journey of Nigeria. The Executive Vice Chairman,Prof. Umar Danbatta who made the observation during the 4th phase of the virtual commissioning of additional […]
Read MoreThere is the need for young Nigerian graduates to be digitally savvy, imbibe uncommon integrity, deep insights, accountability and excellence to be able to compete in the new world order. Managing Director, Ecobank Nigeria, Patrick Akinwuntan who gave this charge while delivering a commencement speech at the historic first virtual graduation ceremony for 2019/2020 Lynx […]
Read MoreGoogle has announced three new online certificate programs in data analytics, project management and user experience design. The certificates are created and taught by Google employees, do not require a college degree, can be completed in three to six months and are offered through the online learning platform Coursera. Google says it will consider all […]
Read MoreNigerian startup Riby, which helps communities, trade groups, cooperatives and SMEs digitise their operations in order to access financial services, is planning expansion across Africa after building up a strong nationwide presence. Launched in mid-2016, Riby helps organisations go digital in order to access services like savings, loans and payments via its digital platforms and […]
Read MoreMillions of households across Africa, Europe, and Asia-Pacific will be able to access a free-to-air TV channel via SES satellites that is dedicated to delivering reliable, informative content about COVID-19. The channel – Fight COVID-19 – broadcasts content that is aimed at providing underserved and rural communities with critical information about how to limit the […]
Read MoreIn evidence presented to the UK Science and Technology Committee, BT and Vodafone execs said completely removing Huawei by 2023 would cause major disruptions, even digital blackouts. The two telecoms operators, both of which are long-standing customers of Huawei, have warned politicians against hasty decisions. It does appear Huawei is living on borrowed time in […]
Read MoreThe Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has been saddled with the responsibility of leading the team that will ensure effective monitoring and steering of the overall implementation of the National Broadband Plan (NBP) 2020-2025. This followed the designation of NCC’s Executive Commissioner, Technical Services, Engr. Ubale Maska, as the Chairman of the newly-inaugurated Broadband Implementation Steering […]
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