Africa’s wealthiest individual, Aliko Dangote, announced that his refinery has obtained a license to process over 300,000 barrels of Nigerian crude daily. Dangote emphasized the commitment to kickstart refinery operations with Nigerian crude, anticipating the production of gasoline in the near future. In an interview during the […]
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The Lagos Ministry of Health, in collaboration with mDoc and supported by MSD for Mothers, has unveiled The Digital Mom Project, targeting 200,000 women of reproductive age (WRA). This initiative aims to address healthcare gaps for WRA by leveraging AI-driven technology interventions. Read Also:Â LASHMA Creates Research Modules for Equitable […]
In a recent development, Mr. Olu Jacobs, the founder of Oke Arin Markethub, has called on the government to increase local production capacity to enhance efficiency in the e-commerce sector. This appeal was made during the launch of Oke Arin Markethub.com, an application designed for convenient bulk shopping. Read […]
The Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) has unveiled four research modules on telemedicine during a multistakeholder workshop. The workshop, organized by LASHMA, aims to implement equitable digital-first care in Lagos, focusing on the underserved and vulnerable communities. Read Also:Â Expert advice on how to utilize your phone to track your […]
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced its decision to transition from Paper and Pencil Tests to Computer-Based Examinations for the West Africa Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for Private Candidates. This shift will be implemented starting with the WASSCE for Private Candidates, 2024 First Series, scheduled for February […]
Dr. Vincent Olatunji, the National Commissioner for the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), has revealed that Nigeria has the capacity to establish regulations governing emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI). Olatunji emphasized that the NDPC is actively involved in formulating an AI strategy for the country. This statement comes in […]
Organizers of the biggest tech ecosystem event in Nigeria, Art Of Technology Lagos, have revealed that the fifth edition of the conference will explore the symbiotic relationship between technology and creativity. Speaking on the event scheduled to be held in December, Olatubosun Alake, convener of the conference and […]
Google has launched its Search Generative Experience (SGE) in Nigeria and other parts of the Sub-Saharan Africa region as an opt-in experiment in Search Labs. This AI-powered experience is available in English. Read Also: Google launches Bard Chatbot to Compete OpenAI’s ChatGPT The rollout of the Search Generative Experience (SGE) represents […]
In an effort to address deforestation and safeguard women from the health risks associated with heavy reliance on firewood, the federal government has launched a climate-friendly cook stove. The device, named the Save80 Clean Cookstove, was unveiled in Enugu as part of the government’s commitment to mitigating climate change […]
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) is urging participants in the real sector to adopt emerging and disruptive technologies to maintain relevance. Francis Meshioye, the association’s President, emphasized this during a recent press conference introducing the Nigeria Raw Materials and Manufacturing Equipment Expo for the year. Meshioye stated that in […]
