Category: Tech
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ISRAEL BACKS FIFTH iFAIR FELLOWSHIP TO STRENGHTEN NIGERIA’S INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM
Israel has announced funding for the fifth edition of the Innovation Fellowship for Aspiring Inventors and Researchers (iFAIR), reinforcing its partnership with Nigeria to support innovation, research commercialisation and entrepreneurship. The new fellowship is scheduled to begin in October. Speaking at the graduation and innovation showcase of the fourth iFAIR cohort in Abuja, Israeli Ambassador…
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NAPTIP WARNS OF RISING ONLINE SCAMS FUELLING HUMAN TRAFFICKING
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has warned that traffickers are increasingly using social media, fake job offers and online scams to lure vulnerable Nigerians into human trafficking networks. Speaking ahead of the 2026 World Day Against Trafficking in Persons in Abuja, NAPTIP Director-General, Hajiya Binta Adamu-Bello, said the agency…
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BRICS YOUNG SCIENTISTS CALL FOR STRONGER ARCTIC RESEARCH, TOURISM AND CULTURAL PARTNERSHIPS
BRICS young scientists are pushing for stronger international collaboration on the future of the Arctic. At the Youth Arctic: Science for the Future conference in Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia, researchers and experts from BRICS countries explored opportunities for cooperation in areas such as environmental protection, energy, logistics, tourism and Arctic development. A key focus of the discussions…
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FG, UNESCO INAUGURATE DIGITAL TRAINING FOR TEACHERS
The Federal Government, in collaboration with UNESCO, the Government of Japan and the Pan African University (PAU), has inaugurated a master training workshop in Abuja to strengthen teachers’ professional development through mobile learning platforms. Speaking at the opening ceremony, the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, represented by the Director of Colleges of…
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RMRDC LAUNCHES DIGITAL RESEARCH JOURNAL TO DRIVE INNOVATION AND ECONOMIC DIVERSIFICATION
Nigeria is taking another step toward strengthening research, innovation and industrial development with the launch of a new digital research platform. The Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) has unveiled the Journal of Raw Materials Research (JORMAR), a fully digital, peer-reviewed publication designed to support researchers, innovators and manufacturers across the country. According to…
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ARMY WARNS AGAINST FALSE SOCIAL MEDIA NARRATIVES THAT UNDERMINE TROOPS
The Nigerian Army has urged Nigerians to refrain from spreading false and misleading information on social media, warning that such narratives undermine the morale of troops risking their lives to protect the country. The appeal was made by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Col. Appolonia Anele, during a meeting with the Defence Correspondents…
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FCT FIRE SERVICE UPGRADES EMERGENCY FIRE ALERT SYSTEM TO IMPROVE RESPONSE
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Fire Service has announced a comprehensive review and planned upgrade of its fire router system to improve emergency response and align with modern firefighting technology. The service said the exercise is aimed at enhancing efficiency and strengthening public safety across the territory. Director of the FCT Fire Service, ACG Zaccheaus…
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JIGAWA COURTS INVESTORS, SHOWCASE OPPORTUNITIES IN AGRICULTURE, ENERGY AND MANUFACTURING AT J-INVEST 2026
Jigawa State is intensifying efforts to attract new investments and drive economic growth, with Governor Umar Namadi calling for stronger partnerships at the Second Jigawa State Economic and Investment Summit, J-INVEST 2026, held in Dutse. Speaking at the summit, Namadi said the event was designed to move beyond discussions and create practical investment opportunities. He…
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EXPERTS WARN AGAINST BLIND RELIANCE ON AI IN AUDITING, STRESS STRONG GOVERNANCE
Accounting and audit professionals have been urged to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a tool to improve efficiency without allowing it to replace professional judgment, ethical reasoning and independent thinking in financial reporting. Speaking at the 2026 Audit Committee Institute Conference on Wednesday July 1 in Lagos, Chairman of the Audit Committee Institute, Christian Ekeigwe,…
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WOMEN IN TECH SEEK GREATER INCLUSION IN NIGERIA’S BOOMING DIGITAL ECONOMY
The Nigerian Women in Information Technology (NIWIIT) has urged the government, industry leaders and other stakeholders to accelerate efforts to promote innovation, leadership and greater inclusion for women in Nigeria’s rapidly expanding digital economy. Speaking on Wednesday July 1 at NIWIIT’s two-day conference in Abuja, the association’s President, Olukemi Ayodele, said the organisation remains committed…
