Category: Tech
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ISAAC BALAMI UNIVERSITY OF AERONAUTICS AND MANAGEMENT: CLOSING AFRICA’S AVIATION SKILL GAP
Nigeria’s aviation future just got brighter! Dr. Isaac Balami’s new university aims to equip students with top-notch aeronautics and management skills, blending classroom learning with hands-on experience—right in Lagos. IBUAM, recently licensed by NUC, promises degrees plus international certifications in aircraft maintenance, avionics, and operations. Students get to train in real aircraft hangars and gain…
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NDPC UNVEILS YORUBA TRANSLATION OF DATA PROTECTION ACT TO BOOST DIGITAL INCLUSION
Nigeria is bridging digital gaps! The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), in partnership with Meta, launched the Yoruba version of the Data Protection Act, making digital rights accessible to millions of Nigerians in their native language. NDPC’s National Commissioner, Dr. Vincent Olatunji, said this is a vital step to ensure everyone whether they speak English…
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NIGERIA’S DRIVE TO BOOST AI LITERACY IN SCHOOLS TAKES A MAJOR STEP FORWARD
Nigeria is stepping up its game! With a new focus on AI, the government and educators are working to ensure students and teachers are equipped for the future, making AI literacy a top priority in the education system. Education experts are calling for early AI training for students and teachers, emphasizing that AI should be…
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GOOGLE AND NIGERIA LAUNCH AI TRAINING PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC SERVANTS
Nigeria’s public servants are getting a digital boost! Google and the Ministry of Communications team up to roll out the Apolitical Government AI Campus, empowering civil servants with AI skills to transform governance. The initiative offers practical online courses, expert sessions, and global peer learning on AI fundamentals, ethical use, and leadership. Minister Dr. Bosun…
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MINISTER PRAISES TINUBU FOR COMPLETING MAIDUGURI EMERGENCY POWER PLANT
Maiduguri’s power outage days are near over! Minister of Information Mohammed Idris hails President Tinubu for finishing the city’s vital gas power plant that promises nearly nonstop electricity. During a tour of federal and state projects in Maiduguri, Minister Idris recalled how insurgency once wiped out power in Borno state. He praised former President Muhammadu…
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KANO SIGNS DEAL FOR TWO MAJOR SOLAR PANEL PLANTS TO BOOST RENEWABLE ENERGY
Kano is shining brighter on clean energy. The state just signed big deals to build two solar panel factories, positioning itself as a renewable energy hub and creating hundreds of jobs. Kano State Government has inked agreements with Tricell Solar Solutions and IRS Green Energy Limited to establish solar panel manufacturing plants in the state.…
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EU AND NATIONAL PEACE COMMITTEE LAUNCH TECH HUB TO FIGHT ELECTION VIOLENCE IN NIGERIA
Nigeria’s election season just got a powerful new ally! The European Union and National Peace Committee have teamed up to launch an Election Security Information Hub, using data and tech to curb violence and boost election credibility. The EU and Nigeria’s National Peace Committee (NPC) are stepping up efforts against electoral violence with the launch…
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NERC APPROVES N28 BILLION FOR FREE ELECTRICITY METERS TO BAND A AND B CUSTOMERS
Nigerian electricity users get a boost as NERC releases N28 billion to provide free prepaid meters, closing the huge metering gap and enhancing transparency in billing. The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has approved N28 billion to supply free meters to all unmetered Band A customers and to expedite metering for Band B customers. This…
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UNILAG HOSTS INDUSTRY LEADERS TO SHAPE AFRICA’S AI FUTURE
Captains of industry gathered at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) to discuss “Equitable Partnerships and the Future of AI in Africa.” Vice Chancellor Prof. Folasade Ogunsola opened the event, stressing that AI is not just the future, it’s the present opportunity for Africa to leapfrog in education, healthcare, governance, and industry through innovation rooted in…
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FEDERAL HIGH COURT IN IBADAN ADJOURNS CASE OF STUDENT DENIED ACCESS TO UI STUDENTS’ PORTAL
The Federal High Court in Ibadan has postponed the adoption of written addresses to October 14 in a case filed by Kayode Bello, a University of Ibadan postgraduate student, who is challenging the university for denying him access to the students’ portal needed for registration. Bello, representing himself, alleges victimisation by university authorities despite having…
