Category: Tech
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ECOWAS URGED TO DEPLOY AI TO TACKLE REGIONAL SECURITY CHALLENGES
AI poised to revolutionize West Africa’s fight against terrorism, extremism, and border crimes. Cybersecurity expert Prof. Uche Mbanaso called on ECOWAS to adopt AI tools for peacebuilding, counterterrorism, and public safety. He stressed the need for an ethical, unified framework and enhanced digital infrastructure to maximize AI benefits while safeguarding human creativity. Key proposals include…
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OSUN, BORNO, LAGOS LEAD NATIONWIDE ONLINE VOTER REGISTRATION, INEC REPORTS
Over 5.3 million Nigerians pre-register online as youth and women dominate the drive. INEC updates on Continuous Voter Registration show 5,385,060 online pre-registrations, led by Osun, Borno, and Lagos states. Youths aged 18-34 make up the majority, with significant female and PWD participation. Physical registrations total 764,695, highlighting growing voter engagement nationwide.
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EXPERT OFFERS WAYS TO SPOT CREDIBLE ONLINE BUSINESSES AND CURB FRAUD
Transparency, verification, and innovation are keys to safe digital trade. UK-based tech expert Christiana Celestine advises consumers to look for transparency, verified vendors, buyer protection, and visible reviews to avoid online fraud. She urges Nigerian businesses to adopt escrow payments, multimedia proofs, and responsive customer service to build trust and boost global reputation. Celestine calls…
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PROFESSOR WARNS AGAINST OVER-RELIANCE ON AI, URGES HUMANISTIC FOCUS
Tech alone can’t solve humanity’s deepest challenges – ideology and values must lead. Prof. Francis Egbokhare of University of Ibadan cautioned at UNIBEN’s Faculty of Arts 50th anniversary that AI cannot replace human values, empathy, or critical thinking. He stressed that the world’s crises are humanistic, requiring ideological change, and warned of creativity loss if…
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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…
