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, […]
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The Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) expresses heartfelt condolences to the family of the late Professor Gabriel Micheal Miller Obi, a distinguished Fellow of the NCS. Dr. Muhammad Sirajo Aliyu, the President of NCS, conveyed these condolences personally in a letter to the bereaved family. In the letter, Dr. Aliyu […]
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. […]
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwoolu, is set to host the fifth edition of the Art of Technology – AOT Lagos. This 2-day conference, boasting over 10,000 registrations, will bring together policymakers, tech leaders, startups, and creative talents to shape policies for a smarter Lagos. Organized by Tubosun Alake, […]
Rack Centre, renowned as one of West Africa’s premier carrier and cloud-neutral data centers, has disclosed its sponsorship of the upcoming Africa Tech Festival 2023. The three-day festival is scheduled to take place from November 14th to 16th at the Cape Town International Convention Centre in South Africa, bringing […]
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 […]
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 […]
