In collaboration with Green Agriculture West Africa Limited (GAWAL), a subsidiary of the Chinese General Construction Company (CGC), the Federal Government is empowering 5,000 women farmers across states with training in modern rice technology and diverse farming practices. Read Also: Empowering Women Farmers in Nepal Barrister Uju Kennedy-Ohaneye, the Minister […]
Innovation
Encouraging a renaissance in creativity and innovation, Covenant University in Ogun has urged scholars in higher education to channel their efforts toward fresh innovative approaches. Read Also: Tech Leaders Recognized for Innovation Celebration at CIO Awards Africa 2023 During the three-day Covenant Innovation Week organized by CU and Covenant Applied Informatics […]
The Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani during the Zenith Bank Tech Fair 2023 in Lagos, revealed the Ministry’s remarkable achievement in identifying over 6,000 Nigerian AI researchers across the world. This discovery is pivotal to Nigeria’s ambition of becoming a frontrunner in Artificial Intelligence, […]
The Nigerian Communications Satellite, NIGCOMSAT, grapples with the intricate task of optimizing the operational capabilities of its satellite, NIGCOMSAT-1R, which is poised to complete its designated 15-year lifespan in a span of three years. Launched in 2011 with grand ambitions, the satellite confronts the issue of underutilization, […]
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 […]
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: 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: 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 […]