Category: Tech
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NBMA VOWS STRICT REGULATION ON GMOs, WARNS OF SANCTIONS FOR VIOLATORS
Nigeria’s biosafety agency assures rigorous science-based checks to protect people and environment from unauthorized GMOs. The National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) reaffirmed its strict approval process for GMOs, requiring detailed scientific risk assessments and public review before approval. NBMA warns violators will face sanctions including seizure and destruction of unauthorized GMOs. The agency highlights its…
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AFRICA URGED TO BUILD SHARED INFRASTRUCTURE FOR AI AND 4IR LEADERSHIP
Collaborative digital foundations key for Africa to thrive in the AI era, says NITDA DG at GITEX Africa. Malam Kashifu Inuwa, NITDA DG, called on African nations to unite in developing talent, infrastructure, and policies to lead the Fourth Industrial Revolution and AI transformation. Highlighting Nigeria’s initiatives like the Talent Acceleration and Digital Literacy programmes,…
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YABATECH SCORES ₦62.9M TETFUND GRANTS FOR INNOVATIVE RESEARCH
Yabatech staff secure major grants bolstering environmental art and solar tech breakthroughs. Yaba College of Technology announced that Dr. Emodi Izuchukwu won ₦24.1M for turning marine pollution into art promoting sustainability, while Dr. Akin Olaleru secured ₦38.8M for advancing hybrid perovskite solar cells. These projects highlight Yabatech’s leadership in applied research driving Nigeria’s industrial transformation…
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OYO GOVERNMENT COMMITS TO BOOSTING TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION
Oyo acts to elevate polytechnic education with funding, accreditation, and workforce support for sustainable growth. At the combined convocation of Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic, Acting Gov. Bayo Lawal emphasised holistic education blending ICT and vocational skills to drive state progress. The polytechnic, ranked third best nationally by JAMB in 2024, has expanded accredited programs significantly under…
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NINLAN TEAMS UP WITH CHINESE TECH FIRM TO DEVELOP KEYBOARDS FOR NIGERIAN LANGUAGES
NINLAN innovates language learning with new keyboards and digital tools to boost Nigerian language education worldwide. At its 7th matriculation, NINLAN announced a partnership to create specialized keyboards featuring Nigerian language characters, plus advanced Text-to-Speech and Speech-to-Text apps. The institute, affiliated with Nnamdi Azikiwe University, also unveiled plans for an online certificate and diploma program…
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OWO LG LAUNCHES AI-DRIVEN DRONE TO FIGHT RIVER BLINDNESS
Owo Local Government takes a tech leap, using drones to combat river blindness and protect communities. Owo LG, Ondo State, unveiled an AI-powered drone to target blackflies spreading river blindness in Owo and Ose LGAs. The drone sprays insecticides in hard-to-reach breeding sites, ensuring precise and eco-friendly control. This innovative project, in partnership with King’s…
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SPOTIFY LAUNCHES GLOBAL AFROBEATS PLAYLIST AS GEN Z FUELS GENRE’S EXPLOSIVE GROWTH
Afrobeats goes global! Spotify celebrates the genre’s skyrocketing streams, especially in Asia and Latin America, driven by passionate fans and Gen Z playlist creators. Spotify’s new Global Afrobeats Playlist marks Afrobeats’ rise from clubs to charts worldwide, influencing culture beyond music. Countries like Indonesia (+4,530%), India (+1,650%), and the Philippines (+1,492%) lead massive streaming growth.…
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T2 (9MOBILE) TEAMS UP WITH HUAWEI FOR MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR NETWORK UPGRADE
Rebranded T2 partners with Huawei to modernise its core network, aiming to reclaim its spot as a telecom leader in Nigeria. T2 CEO Obafemi Banigbe announced a major deal with Huawei to enhance network capacity, security, and resilience—key steps in a four-phase plan to stabilise, modernise, transform, and grow. Huawei’s global ICT expertise will future-proof…
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SOUTH AFRICA’S TRADE MISSION LANDS IN LAGOS: TECH MEETS TRADE AT THE NIGERIA-SOUTH AFRICA BUSINESS SUMMIT
When AI expertise meets diplomatic flair and business brains, Lagos turns into the hottest hub for Nigeria-South Africa trade in 2025! On Monday, the bustling city of Lagos played host to an exciting collaboration as the 2025 Outward Selling Trade Mission from South Africa touched down, organized by the Consulate General of the Republic of…
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Power Moves: Nigeria Launches WEIDE Fund to Boost Women Exporters in the Digital Age
When women thrive, economies soar — and Nigeria just flipped the switch with the Women Exporters in the Digital Economy (WEIDE) Fund. Launched in Abuja, this game-changing initiative is here to turbocharge female-led businesses on the global stage, thanks to a star-studded lineup of ministers and the WTO’s head.Last Thursday in Abuja, a powerhouse gathering…
