Category: Tech
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ABUJA RESIDENTS CRY OUT: “WHERE ARE THE SKILLED TECHNICIANS?”
Residents of the Federal Capital Territory are raising concerns over the shortage of reliable technicians, saying poor repairs are costing them time, money, and peace of mind. From faulty fridges to stubborn washing machines, many complain that appliances break down again shortly after being “fixed.” Some say they’ve paid multiple times for the same repair—with…
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AI FUELS RISING ONLINE ABUSE OF WOMEN JOURNALISTS – REPORT
What was once harassment is now being amplified by AI—turning digital spaces into dangerous ground for women journalists worldwide. New York, May 1, 2026 — A new report has revealed a sharp rise in online violence against women journalists, with cases doubling since 2020 and AI making the abuse more sophisticated and harmful. The study,…
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HI-TECH POLICING NABS CAR THIEVES IN ILORIN
Ilorin, April 30, 2026 — The Kwara State Police Command has recovered a stolen Toyota Matrix using advanced tracking and remote immobilisation technology. The car was stolen at Mandate Market but quickly traced after officers activated its digital tracking system. The signal led police to the Jebba Expressway, where the vehicle was found abandoned. Suspects…
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NIGERIAN ARMY INTRODUCES NEW SYSTEM TO TRACK TROOP PERFORMANCE
The Nigerian Army has unveiled a new Standardised Evaluation Framework designed to boost accountability, sharpen performance, and improve combat readiness across all formations. The initiative was highlighted at a sensitisation seminar in Abuja, organised by the Army Headquarters Department of Standards and Evaluation. Representing the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, Maj.-Gen. Everest Okoro…
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ARMY TAKES FOOD FIGHT BEYOND BATTLEFIELD WITH SMART FARM TECH
The Nigerian Army has stepped up its non-combat strategy, rolling out modern agricultural technologies to boost food security and cut post-harvest losses nationwide. At the Nigerian Army Farms and Ranches Limited (NAFRL) in Abuja, the Chief of Army Staff, Waidi Shaibu, unveiled a solar-powered dryer and oxygen-free grain silos designed to improve food preservation and…
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NAF TURNS TO HOMEGROWN TECH TO POWER AIR OPERATIONS
From fixing jets to building rockets — the Nigerian Air Force is betting big on local innovation to fly smarter and stronger. Kaduna, April 17, 2026 — The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has doubled down on innovation, launching its 2026 Intra-Command Research and Development (R&D) Competition to boost efficiency and drive self-reliance. Speaking at the…
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FG PUSHES E-PROCUREMENT, OPENS CONTRACT BIDDING TO PHONE USERS
Soon, you may not need Abuja connections to win a federal contract — just your phone and a fair process. The Bureau of Public Procurement says Nigeria’s long-awaited electronic procurement system is now underway, aimed at digitising how government contracts are awarded. Director-General Adebowale Adedokun disclosed this in Abuja during a visit by the Managing…
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FCTA TAKES HEALTHCARE DIGITAL: TELEHEALTH, SOLAR CLINICS, AND A PUSH TO BRING DOCTORS CLOSER TO YOUR DOORSTEP
No more long trips just to see a doctor—Abuja is going digital, solar-powered, and science-backed in a fresh push to make healthcare show up where the people actually are. The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) says it is doubling down on residents’ well-being with smarter, faster, and more accessible healthcare delivery across Abuja. Speaking at…
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FROM BOOTS TO BYTES: IGP PUSHES TECH-DRIVEN SECURITY STRATEGY
Guns and manpower alone won’t cut it anymore, Nigeria’s security chiefs say it’s time to go digital. Nigeria’s fight against insecurity may soon rely less on boots on the ground and more on brains and bytes. The Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu, alongside security experts, is calling for a major shift toward technology-driven policing…
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FIGHTING HUNGER WITH SCIENCE: EXPERTS PUSH BIOTECH & DIGITAL TOOLS
Pests are evolving, climate is shifting and Nigeria’s farmers are being told: innovate or fall behind. Food security just got a tech upgrade. At a major agriculture conference in Ibadan, experts warned that pests and climate change are hitting crops harder and the old methods won’t cut it anymore. Speaking at the event hosted by…
