The Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) has announced Dr. Muhammad Sirajo Aliyu no as its newly elected President during the Inaugural Ceremony of the 2023-2025 Executive Council, known as the National Executive Council (NEC). In his acceptance speech at the NCS headquarters on September 7th, 2023, Dr. Aliyu expressed his commitment […]
Innovation
Nigeria is gearing up to host the 2023 Africa Internet Governance Forum (AfIGF), welcoming representatives from 54 African nations and various Internet governance stakeholders. This 12th edition of the annual forum, organized by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on behalf of the Federal Government, will be held from September 18th […]
Possible EVS has announced its plans to introduce Africa’s First Multi-brand Electric Vehicle Experience Centre (EVEC) to address the information deficit and promote the widespread acceptance of electric vehicles (EVs) in the nation. The center will feature top electric vehicle brands such as Tesla and BMW, among others. The […]
Meta has expressed its dedication to fostering the digital advancement of creators in Nigeria. The company recognizes Nigeria’s vibrant creator ecosystem, which wields significant global cultural influence, and sees an opportunity to assist these creators in their paths and professional endeavors. Moon Baz, the Creator Partnerships Lead for Africa, the […]
The Vice President at Ericsson Middle East and Africa, Hossam Kandeel, believes that 5G technology will play a crucial role in advancing Nigeria’s digital economy. He emphasizes that Information and Communication Technology is a key driver of economic development. Kandeel highlights Nigeria’s significance as an ICT market in sub-Saharan […]
The newly appointed CEO of NASENI, Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu, has committed to achieving President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda by utilizing Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) in the economy. He expressed this during his address to NASENI’s management and staff on September 4, 2023, following his appointment by President Bola […]
The new CEO of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure in Nigeria, Mr. Khalil Halilu, emphasized the importance of recognizing and nurturing the country’s tech talents. He praised Nigerian talents for their global achievements and made this point during his inaugural address to the agency’s management and […]
The Nigerian Federal Government is seeking applications from researchers of Nigerian origin worldwide to contribute to the development of the National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy. Dr. Bosun Tijani, the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, made this announcement on Twitter, encouraging Nigerians to recommend top researchers for this initiative. […]
AXA Mansard, a part of the global insurance and asset management company AXA, has launched its second cohort of the ‘Innovation Exchange Programme’ in Nigeria. This 15-week accelerator initiative aims to nurture and scale Insurtech startups, focusing on improving distribution, claims management, underwriting, customer service, and payment processes within the […]
Alibaba has introduced a cutting-edge artificial intelligence model capable of comprehending images and engaging in more intricate conversations than their prior offerings, intensifying the competitive global race for technological supremacy. Alibaba, the Chinese tech giant, is introducing two new open-source models, Qwen-VL and Qwen-VL-Chat, allowing global researchers, academics, and companies […]
