Category: Tech
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CUSTOMS BOSS PUSHES FOR WIDER USE OF AI TO STRENGTHEN NIGERIA’S ECONOMY
The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has urged Nigeria to embrace disruptive technologies and artificial intelligence to improve governance, trade administration and revenue generation across the country. Adeniyi made the call while delivering the keynote address at the 4th Biennial International Conference organised by the Faculty of Communication and Information Sciences…
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NIGERI’S DIGITAL HEALTH GAP: PAPER RECORDS STILL DOMINATE WHILE SOME HOSPITALS GO FULLY DIGITAL
Nigeria’s healthcare system is experiencing an uneven shift from paper-based records to digital medical systems across public hospitals. At University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, and the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH), patients still go through manual processes such as physical file movement, repeated registrations, and delays caused by missing or misplaced records. In contrast,…
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DIGITAL PLATFORM LAUNCHED TO BOOST TEACHERS’ EARNINGS AND STEM EXODUS
A new digital platform has been launched in Lagos by the Nigerian Teachers Community (NTC) to support teachers with better earning opportunities and reduce the rate of exit from the education sector. The platform allows teachers to host and monetise online classes and other educational services. It was developed with partners, including Hallos, a live-learning…
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ABUJA RESIDENTS CRY OUT: “WHERE ARE THE SKILLED TECHNICIANS?”
Residents of the Federal Capital Territory are raising concerns over the shortage of reliable technicians, saying poor repairs are costing them time, money, and peace of mind. From faulty fridges to stubborn washing machines, many complain that appliances break down again shortly after being “fixed.” Some say they’ve paid multiple times for the same repair—with…
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AI FUELS RISING ONLINE ABUSE OF WOMEN JOURNALISTS – REPORT
What was once harassment is now being amplified by AI—turning digital spaces into dangerous ground for women journalists worldwide. New York, May 1, 2026 — A new report has revealed a sharp rise in online violence against women journalists, with cases doubling since 2020 and AI making the abuse more sophisticated and harmful. The study,…
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HI-TECH POLICING NABS CAR THIEVES IN ILORIN
Ilorin, April 30, 2026 — The Kwara State Police Command has recovered a stolen Toyota Matrix using advanced tracking and remote immobilisation technology. The car was stolen at Mandate Market but quickly traced after officers activated its digital tracking system. The signal led police to the Jebba Expressway, where the vehicle was found abandoned. Suspects…
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NIGERIAN ARMY INTRODUCES NEW SYSTEM TO TRACK TROOP PERFORMANCE
The Nigerian Army has unveiled a new Standardised Evaluation Framework designed to boost accountability, sharpen performance, and improve combat readiness across all formations. The initiative was highlighted at a sensitisation seminar in Abuja, organised by the Army Headquarters Department of Standards and Evaluation. Representing the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, Maj.-Gen. Everest Okoro…
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ARMY TAKES FOOD FIGHT BEYOND BATTLEFIELD WITH SMART FARM TECH
The Nigerian Army has stepped up its non-combat strategy, rolling out modern agricultural technologies to boost food security and cut post-harvest losses nationwide. At the Nigerian Army Farms and Ranches Limited (NAFRL) in Abuja, the Chief of Army Staff, Waidi Shaibu, unveiled a solar-powered dryer and oxygen-free grain silos designed to improve food preservation and…
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NAF TURNS TO HOMEGROWN TECH TO POWER AIR OPERATIONS
From fixing jets to building rockets — the Nigerian Air Force is betting big on local innovation to fly smarter and stronger. Kaduna, April 17, 2026 — The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has doubled down on innovation, launching its 2026 Intra-Command Research and Development (R&D) Competition to boost efficiency and drive self-reliance. Speaking at the…
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FG PUSHES E-PROCUREMENT, OPENS CONTRACT BIDDING TO PHONE USERS
Soon, you may not need Abuja connections to win a federal contract — just your phone and a fair process. The Bureau of Public Procurement says Nigeria’s long-awaited electronic procurement system is now underway, aimed at digitising how government contracts are awarded. Director-General Adebowale Adedokun disclosed this in Abuja during a visit by the Managing…
