In a groundbreaking initiative, Natural Oilfield Services Limited (NOSL), in partnership with the Rise Up and Sparkle Initiative, orchestrated an inspiring event titled “Girls in STEM: Future is STEM” on November 23rd, 2023. The occasion witnessed the enthusiastic participation of girls from Queens College in Yaba, Lagos, as they […]
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Engr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote’s first 100 days as the head of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) have been marked by transformative leadership. The newly confirmed Director General/CEO has initiated significant changes, streamlining National Identity Number (NIN) registration processes and addressing long-standing challenges. She introduced strategic restructuring and advanced technologies to […]
The Guidelines for Secure AI System Development have been jointly issued by the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), and their partners. These guidelines address the convergence of artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, and critical infrastructure, emphasizing the importance of implementing Secure by […]
The Federal Government has officially opened applications for the Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies (4IRTA) on Monday, aiming to enhance Nigeria’s economy through technological advancements. Dr. Bosun Tijani, the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, shared in a statement the government’s commitment to promoting the use of technology, especially […]
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 […]
Acknowledging the strides made in innovation, the Chief Information Officer Awards 2023 honored tech pioneers from various sectors in Nigeria and Africa. During the ceremony in Lagos, notable figures, including Mr. Mitchell Elegbe, the Founder of Interswitch, received the lifetime achievement award alongside other distinguished leaders. This year, the […]
The Chairperson of the Board of Trustees (BoT) for the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NIRA), Mrs. Ibukun Abimbola Odusote, has been bestowed with a prestigious honor by the College of Fellows of the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS). Read Also: Akinsaya, Odusote, Oluka others emerge NiRA Board Members The recognition was […]
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, […]
In a recent development, Dr. Bosun Tijani, the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, shared ambitious strategies aimed at job creation in Nigeria. Tijani disclosed plans for generating employment opportunities through initiatives like a certified installer/maintenance program for Starlink and collaboration with local hardware startups to produce repeater boxes. […]