The Federal Government has unveiled plans to convene 120 Nigerian researchers, startups, and AI stakeholders to establish a unified framework for Artificial Intelligence (AI) implementation across the country. Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, revealed this initiative in a statement posted on his X account. Scheduled for […]
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Kemisola Bolarinwa, a Nigerian robotics and embedded systems engineer, has developed a groundbreaking invention: a smart bra designed to detect early-stage breast cancer before symptoms arise. Bolarinwa, the founder and CEO of Nextwear Technologies, created the prototype of the smart bra in February 2022, driven by the loss of a […]
The Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) has reaffirmed its commitment to the deadline for the disconnection of Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) numbers not linked to National Identification Numbers (NIN). The Director of Public Publicity at the NCC, Reuben Mouka, clarified that there will be no changes to the deadline for the […]
Vice President Kashim Shettima affirmed Nigeria’s commitment to its energy transition journey towards clean and renewable energy solutions under the Bola Tinubu administration. He made this declaration during the signing of a joint venture agreement for the establishment of the Shiroro Generating Company, Nigeria’s pioneering 20MW On-grid Solar-Hydro […]
Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Nigeria’s First Lady and National Chairperson of the ‘Renewed Hope Initiative,’ recently inaugurated an ICT center and educational facilities in Bauchi State during an official visit last Tuesday. The community ICT Center, constructed by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), and an Alternative High School for […]
The Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development, in partnership with the Lagos State Resident Registration Agency, is set to launch a comprehensive registration program for the youth population in the state. This initiative, announced by Commissioner Mobolaji Ogunlende, aims to create a robust database of youths aged 18-35 […]
Aliyu Aminu, a 31-year-old software developer hailing from Katsina State, has unveiled a groundbreaking application poised to transform the way radio stations and content creators engage with their audiences. Known as Gistoneer, this innovative app enables users to seamlessly share mp3-format programs post-airing, ensuring listeners never miss out on […]
See some interesting (but scary) predictions coming true in the new decade. 1. Auto repair shops will disappear. 2. A Petrol/Diesel engine has 20,000 individual parts. An Electrical Motor has 20. Electric cars are sold with lifetime guarantees and are only repaired by dealers. It takes only 10 minutes to […]
Barcelona, Spain – In a disruptive shift in the mobile technology landscape, TECNO made waves at the 2024 Mobile World Congress (MWC) by unveiling its groundbreaking PolarAce Imaging System, featuring the high-end Sony Imaging Chip. This enormous technology is set to debut in the upcoming CAMON 30 Premier 5G, promising […]
Young Innovators of Nigeria (YIN) took a significant step forward on Wednesday by inaugurating a 30-member Local Organising Committee (LOC) for its annual Technology Ecosystem Dialogue and the commemoration of its ten years of impactful existence in Abuja. Read Also: NCC Reaffirms Commitment to Technology-Neutral Telecom Regulation Andrew Abu, the Founder […]
