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 […]
Innovation
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 […]
The CEO and President of MTN Group, Ralph Mupita, has reaffirmed MTN’s ongoing commitment to Nigeria’s socio-economic progress, both through direct efforts and via the MTN Foundation’s Corporate Social Investment (CSI) initiatives. This commitment was emphasized during Mupita’s meeting with Nigeria’s Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, on the sidelines of […]
The pinnacle of technological innovation and thought leadership, Art of Technology Lagos (AOT), returns for its fifth edition, AOT 5.0. With an unwavering commitment to progress, this year’s conference dives into two crucial pillars that are shaping Lagos’s future: “The Creative Economy” and “A Digital Lagos.” Curated by the […]
Within three months of the new administration in Enugu State, the government is gearing up to collaborate closely with the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI) to develop and operationalize the DBI Enugu campus. Mr. Osita Onuma, the Special Adviser to the Enugu State Government on Digital Transformation and Technology Innovation, revealed […]
Dr. Bashir Gwandu, the Executive Vice Chairman of NASENI, visited the Czech Republic Ambassador to Nigeria, Zdeněk Krejčí, to explore business collaboration and gather information about the Delta2 Project. During his courtesy call to the Czech ambassador in Abuja on August 18, 2023, Dr. Gwandu expressed his interest in understanding […]
