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 […]
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Vice President Kashim Shettima has emphasized Nigeria’s focus on digital technology, the outsourcing industry, and the clean energy sector to attract investments in its energy transition plan and economic diversification agenda. Shettima discussed these priorities during a meeting with Denmark’s Minister for Development Cooperation and Global Climate Policy, Mr. […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Nigeria Electrification Project (NEP), a World Bank-funded initiative led by the Rural Electrification Agency, has partnered with Ceesolar, a renewable energy company, to implement a specialized Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths (STEM) Internship Program for women. Read Also: NCDMB Empowers 500 Youths in Solar Power Installation Training During the […]
Medallion Data Centre, a subsidiary of Digital Realty, has unveiled its second data centre in Lagos in response to the growing demand for local content and data hosting by customers. This new facility, named LOC2, offers an additional one-megawatt IT capacity and will be interconnected with the existing LOS1 […]
Renowned technology company, Samsung, has expanded its device offerings, providing Nigerians with enhanced user experiences. Recently introduced in Lagos, these new devices, namely the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Tab S9 FE, and Galaxy Buds FE, are part of the company’s latest FE series, integrating fresh takes on iconic […]