Category: Tech
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LAGOS TARGETS 400MW POWER, 6,000KM FIBRE NETWORK TO DRIVE DIGITAL ECONOMY
The Lagos State Government is strengthening electricity and fibre-optic infrastructure to support digital transformation, attract technology investments and position the state as a major technology hub in Africa. Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, represented by Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat at GITEX Nigeria Tech Expo and Future Economy Conference 2026 in Lagos, said the state was targeting 200MW…
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WHATSAPP CHARGES: EXPERT URGES NIGERIAN BUSINESSES TO DIVERSIFY DIGITAL PLATFORMS
Nigerian businesses have been advised to strengthen their digital operations and avoid becoming overly dependent on a single foreign-owned platform following Meta’s planned charges for certain messages on the WhatsApp Business Platform from October 1, 2026. Innovation and Technology Policy Adviser, Jide Awe, said the pricing change should encourage Nigerian enterprises to build more resilient…
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NIGERIA, THAILAND MOVE TO DEEPEN TIES IN TECHNOLOGY, AGRICULTURE
Nigeria and Thailand have agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation in technology, agriculture, commerce and renewable energy, as both countries seek to expand economic and strategic partnerships. Vice President Kashim Shettima stated this on Wednesday when he received a delegation from Thailand at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He said Nigeria’s relationship with Thailand should move beyond…
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WISE EQUIPS YOUTHS WITH CLIMATE SKILLS, PROMOTES CLEAN COOKING
Women Initiative for Sustainable Environment (WISE) has urged young Nigerians to turn climate concerns into practical solutions that can protect the environment and improve livelihoods. Speaking in Zaria during the ECOCARE Initiative 2026 awareness workshop and briquette production training, WISE Executive Director, Mrs Olanike Olugboji-Daramola, said youths should focus on developing solutions to climate challenges…
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50 GIRLS DEVELOP A.I., DATA SOLUTIONS IN FIVE-DAY TECH BOOT CAMP
Fifty female secondary school students have developed technology-based solutions in artificial intelligence (AI), data analysis, machine learning and other digital fields after a five-day boot camp in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The Project Team Lead, Tech Girls Club, South-South Zone, Dr Martha Musa, said the participants were trained in AI, data science, Python programming, machine…
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NIGERIA MOVES TO REVIVE AUTOMOTIVE MANUFACTURING, DEEPEN LOCAL CONTENT — NADDC
The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) says Nigeria is pursuing policy reforms, investment and stronger industry collaboration to deepen local content and revive automotive manufacturing. NADDC Director of Media, Mrs Susan Taiwo, disclosed this at a Human-Centered Data and AI Master Class organised for members of the Commerce and Industry Correspondents Association of…
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DIGITAL PAYMENTS KEY TO FINANCIAL INCLUSION, ECONOMIC GROWTH — CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding digital payment channels as a means of deepening financial inclusion, supporting economic growth and accelerating national development. CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso, represented by Acting Director of Corporate Communications and Investor Relations, Hakama Sidi-Ali, stated this at the CBN Fair in Lafia, Nasarawa State.…
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19-YEAR-OLD KATSINA INNOVATOR GAINS GLOBAL RECOGNITION FOR EV DESIGN
A 19-year-old automotive enthusiast from Katsina State, Ishaq Jamilu, has attracted international attention for an innovative electric vehicle design developed through self-learning and practical experience. Jamilu, from Kusada Local Government Area, said his passion for automobiles began at an early age. He built his skills through online research, technical drawing, 3D modelling and hands-on experience…
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ENGINEERING KEY TO NIGERIA’S SECURITY, DEVELOPMENT — NSE
The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Ibadan Branch, has urged engineers to drive innovation that will strengthen national security, protect critical infrastructure and support sustainable development across Nigeria. The Chairman of the branch, Mr Ayokunnu Ojedele, made the call while unveiling activities for the 2026 Engineering Week in Ibadan. Themed “Engineering Innovation for National Security,…
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GIRLS TECH BOOT CAMP TARGETS 300 NIGERIAN STUDENTS TO BOOST FEMALE PARTICIPATION IN TECH
A technology initiative, Girls Tech Boot Camp, is training secondary school girls across Nigeria in practical digital skills as part of efforts to increase female participation in the technology sector. The Project Team Lead for the South-South Zone, Dr Martha Musa, said the five-day programme targets at least 300 girls across the country’s six geopolitical…
