Category: Tech
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FCTA TAKES HEALTHCARE DIGITAL: TELEHEALTH, SOLAR CLINICS, AND A PUSH TO BRING DOCTORS CLOSER TO YOUR DOORSTEP
No more long trips just to see a doctor—Abuja is going digital, solar-powered, and science-backed in a fresh push to make healthcare show up where the people actually are. The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) says it is doubling down on residents’ well-being with smarter, faster, and more accessible healthcare delivery across Abuja. Speaking at…
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FROM BOOTS TO BYTES: IGP PUSHES TECH-DRIVEN SECURITY STRATEGY
Guns and manpower alone won’t cut it anymore, Nigeria’s security chiefs say it’s time to go digital. Nigeria’s fight against insecurity may soon rely less on boots on the ground and more on brains and bytes. The Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu, alongside security experts, is calling for a major shift toward technology-driven policing…
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FIGHTING HUNGER WITH SCIENCE: EXPERTS PUSH BIOTECH & DIGITAL TOOLS
Pests are evolving, climate is shifting and Nigeria’s farmers are being told: innovate or fall behind. Food security just got a tech upgrade. At a major agriculture conference in Ibadan, experts warned that pests and climate change are hitting crops harder and the old methods won’t cut it anymore. Speaking at the event hosted by…
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AFRICA URGED TO LEVERAGE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION FOR SUSTAINABLE GROWTH
Experts say Africa can leapfrog traditional development pathways by empowering youths, fostering innovation, and strengthening academia-industry collaboration. Africa has a chance to fast-track sustainable development through digital transformation, says Prof. Clement Kolawole. Speaking at the 2026 Trinity University/Industry Management Leadership Production Development Conference in Yaba, Lagos, he highlighted that innovation, youth empowerment, and strong partnerships…
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FLUTTERWAVE GETS CBN GREEN LIGHT TO OFFER BANKING SERVICES
Nigeria’s fintech giant Flutterwave is now officially stepping into full banking, promising faster, smoother financial services for businesses and consumers. Abuja-based Flutterwave has secured Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) approval to provide banking services in Nigeria, CEO Olugbenga Agboola announced on Friday. The move comes after the company processed over $40 billion in payments in…
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ANAMBRA COMMUNITY TO GET HYBRID LIBRARY BOOSTING DIGITAL LEARNING
A new library blending books and e-learning is on the way — giving students a smarter place to study, especially during holidays. Aguata LGA in Anambra has unveiled plans to build a modern hybrid community library in Igboukwu, combining traditional books with digital learning tools to improve access to knowledge. Council Chairman Dr Chibueze Ofobuike…
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DON’T LET AI THINK FOR YOU! EXPERT WARNS STUDENTS
As AI tools take over classrooms, an ICT expert is raising concerns about a growing “shortcut culture” among students. An ICT expert, Abiona Solomon, is cautioning students against over-relying on Artificial Intelligence, warning that it could weaken their ability to think independently. Speaking in Ilorin, Solomon said many students now depend heavily on AI tools…
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INSIDE NIGERIA’S DATA-DRIVEN WAR AGAINST MIGRANT SMUGGLING
Smugglers are getting smarter—but Nigeria is fighting back with tech, data, and tighter border intelligence. Nigeria is stepping up its fight against migrant smuggling as criminal networks grow more sophisticated, leveraging technology, fake documents, and online recruitment to exploit desperate job seekers. At the centre of the crackdown is the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), which…
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NAMA DEPLOYS MOBILE CONTROL TOWER AT LAGOS AIRPORT AFTER MMIA FIRE INCIDENT
Following the fire that disrupted operations at Lagos’ Murtala Muhammed International Airport, air traffic services are back on track as NAMA rolls out a fully operational Mobile Control Tower. The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has deployed a Mobile Control Tower at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, in a swift response to the…
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AI SET TO REVOLUTIONISE PRINTING, PUBLISHING — YABATECH DON
From faster production to new creative opportunities, Artificial Intelligence is reshaping Nigeria’s print and publishing landscape. A senior lecturer at Yaba College of Technology, Mrs. Oluwole Funmilayo, says Artificial Intelligence (AI) is poised to transform Nigeria’s printing and publishing sectors into powerful engines of innovation, job creation, and national growth. Speaking at the institution’s 22nd…
