An incident occurred on Monday involving an Air Peace Embraer ERJ 145 aircraft, which had its windshield shatter during its descent to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. The flight, arriving from Akure in Ondo State, landed safely at 9:40 AM after departing at 8:30 AM. Notably, human rights advocate […]
BY PROF. MIKE OZEKHOME SAN, CON, OFR, FCIArb, LL.M, LL.D, D.Litt. INTRODUCTION THE CONTEXT AND CONTRADICTIONS OF NIGERIA’S MINIMUM AGE POLICY FOR UNIVERSITY ADMISSION Let me today discuss an issue that is at once emotive as it is controversial: minimum age to enroll into a tertiary institution. My dissertation is […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) the winner of the Edo State Governorship Election held on September 21, 2024. Okpebholo, aged 54, secured 291,667 votes, surpassing Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who garnered 247,274 votes, and Olumide […]
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo and other stakeholders in Nigeria’s telecommunications sector gathered to assess the industry’s evolution at the launch of Dayo Oketola’s book, ‘The Catalyst: Nigerian Tech Evolution Through a Journalist’s Lens.’ The book highlights the significant progress made in the sector while also raising concerns about challenges that […]
In a bid to drive a sustainable and effective Agriculture and Food Systems Value Chain in Nigeria, Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems, in conjunction with the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF), and the Eko Innovation Centre set to hold the maiden edition of the Agrithon Summit 1.0 […]
Engr. Ikechukwu Nnamani, CEO of Digital Realty Nigeria, has emphasized the need for robust regulation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the expansion of data centers in the country. He stressed the importance of developing ethical AI solutions and noted that non-ethical solutions currently dominate the space, both in Nigeria and […]
The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission, Dr. Aminu Maida, has confirmed his participation as the immediate past Editor of The PUNCH, Dayo Oketola, launches a book on Information and Communications Technology evolution. The book, ‘The Catalyst: Nigerian Tech Evolution Through a Journalist’s Lens,’ […]
AI Adoption in Nigeria, Media Professionals, others Reinstate Imperatives of New Technology Nigeria Africa’s largest economy is rapidly transitioning into a knowledge-based economy with the prospects of adoption of artificial intelligence, which is an enabler of growth, innovation, and increased productivity. This was the focus of discussion at the 4th […]
The National Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (NCAIR), in collaboration with Google, has unveiled a ₦100 million Artificial Intelligence (AI) Fund aimed at supporting Nigerian startups developing innovative AI-driven solutions. The fund, with applications open until September 25, offers financial backing, mentorship, and access to Google’s AI tools and […]
Innovative technology brand TECNO today unveiled its new AI-enhanced, second-generation flip smartphone, PHANTOM V Flip2 5G. A remarkable fusion of on-trend aesthetic design and powerful technologies, it brings stylish individuals a fun, fashionable and functional flip phone experience that makes everyday iconic. Bringing pocket-sized ease and elegance to daily life, […]
