Category: Tech
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TIKTOK PUSHES ONLINE SAFETY FOR WOMEN IN MEDIA WITH TFGBV PARTNERSHIP
TikTok leads the charge to protect women journalists from tech-enabled gender violence in Sub-Saharan Africa. TikTok, through its Women in Media Safety Roundtables in partnership with CABC, is tackling Tech-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV) targeting women in media. Focusing on local experiences and data-driven solutions, TikTok aims to build safer, inclusive digital spaces. Government and civil…
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IT EXPERT CALLS FOR EARLY INTEGRATION OF TECHNOLOGY IN SCHOOL CURRICULA
Teaching AI and coding from elementary school equips students for tomorrow’s jobs and innovation. Adamu Musa of Artifil Limited urges the Ministry of Education to embed IT skills like programming, data analysis, and AI into elementary curricula. Early IT education boosts students’ future job prospects and advances learning by making schools “smart.” He highlights global…
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NLNG LEVERAGES AI TO BOOST SAFETY, EFFICIENCY IN GAS OPERATIONS
Pioneering AI adoption slashes training time and sharpens decision-making in Nigeria’s gas sector. NLNG’s Deputy MD Olakunle Osobu revealed at Gastech Milan that AI integration is revolutionizing operations across its vast infrastructure, enhancing safety and productivity. AI cuts operator training from 6-12 months to just 2-3, enables smarter equipment management, and reinforces NLNG’s zero-incident culture.…
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POOR COMMUNICATION BLAMED FOR NIGERIA’S ABANDONED PROJECTS — YABATECH LECTURER
Dr. Adesina Aladeloba unveils communication as key to ending project failures with innovative software solution. Yabatech’s Dr. Adesina Aladeloba identified poor communication as the root cause of Nigeria’s 56,000 abandoned projects worth over N12 trillion. Delivering the 19th inaugural lecture, he introduced his Buildcom (NWAVE) software designed to bridge communication gaps, boost teamwork, and cut…
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NIGERIA SETS SIGHTS ON TOP-50 AI-READY NATION STATUS
Committed to innovation, Nigeria pushes AI policies for inclusive, ethical national growth. Special Adviser Hadiza Usman emphasized Nigeria’s goal to become a global AI leader at the Abuja colloquium, calling for visionary leadership, investments, and partnerships tailored to local needs. NDIC’s Hawwau Gambo assured policies will protect users without stifling innovation, while Saban Media’s Leah…
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TINUBU SET TO SPARK NASARAWA’S LITHIUM BOOM WITH 6,000MT PLANT LAUNCH
Nasarawa’s lithium game just got supercharged! President Bola Tinubu is gearing up to cut the ribbon on a shiny new 6,000 metric ton lithium processing plant – doubling the state’s latest lithium firepower and sending a strong signal to global investors eyeing Nigeria’s clean energy future. Governor Abdullahi Sule has revealed that President Bola Tinubu…
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T2 PARTNERS WITH INDIA’S KNOT SOLUTIONS TO MODERNISE OPERATIONS
Nigerian telco revolutionizes customer experience with multi-million dollar digital transformation. T2 CEO Obafemi Banigbe announced a major partnership with India’s Knot Solutions to upgrade its Business and Operations Support Systems, marking a key step in T2’s four-phase revival plan. The deal complements T2’s infrastructure expansion with Huawei and aims to deliver a seamless, personalised digital…
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NAMA UPGRADES AERONAUTICAL COMMUNICATIONS WITH NEW SATELLITE-ENABLED AFTN
Nigeria boosts air traffic safety and efficiency with modernised global-standard communication network. John Tayo, NAMA’s Director of Air Traffic Services, announced the installation of a new Aeronautical Fixed Telecommunication Network (AFTN) using advanced satellite facilities across 26 airports. The upgrade enhances reliable, rapid transmission of flight plans, meteorological data, and urgent messages, strengthening Nigeria’s integration…
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PRESIDENT TINUBU TO INAUGURATE NEW LITHIUM PROCESSING PLANT IN NASARAWA
Nigeria’s lithium industry grows as Tinubu backs Chinese investment in clean energy minerals. President Bola Tinubu is set to commission a 6,000-metric-ton lithium processing plant in Nasarawa, doubling the capacity of the 2023 facility. Governor Abdullahi Sule said the project aligns with the state’s vision to become a lithium hub, boosted by Chinese investments and…
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MINISTER TIJANI URGES AFRICA TO LEVERAGE AI FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH AT GITEX
AI is Africa’s bridge to global competitiveness—minister calls for urgent investment in digital infrastructure and skills. At the 2025 GITEX Africa launch, Minister Bosun Tijani emphasised that Africa must adopt AI to avoid falling behind, highlighting its potential to boost productivity, create jobs, and transform sectors like agriculture and education. He urged investments in connectivity,…
