Category: Tech
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NLNG AND NCDMB INTEGRATE TECH TALENT WITH ULTRA-MODERN ICT CENTRE IN PORT HARCOURT
Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) and the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) have inaugurated a state-of-the-art ICT centre at Baptist High School, Port Harcourt, designed to empower youth with digital skills and foster innovation. The facility, featuring a 40-seater computer lab, smart boards, and a 20KVA solar power system, was unveiled as part of…
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MICROSOFT SOUNDS ALARM ON CYBERSECURITY RISKS AMID AI BOOM AND GLOBAL TENSIONS
Microsoft has revealed that the world’s cybersecurity landscape is at a critical tipping point, fueled by rapid advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and escalating geopolitical conflicts. Speaking at a virtual media briefing, Microsoft’s Chief Security Advisor for Africa, Kerissa Varma, shared insights from the company’s October 2025 Digital Defence Report (MDDR), which analyzed over 100…
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NIGERIA LAUNCHES NEW MOBILE APP TO BOOST PRIMARY HEALTHCARE DELIVERY
The Federal Government has introduced the Automated National Standing Orders (NSOs) Mobile App, a game-changer for primary healthcare across Nigeria. Unveiled by Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, in Abuja, the app turns traditional clinical manuals into interactive digital tools to improve accuracy, treatment speed, and data tracking for community…
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NIGERIAN VET DR. SHADRACH AKPEM WINS $10,000 AT GLOBAL INNOVATE FOR IMPACT CHALLENGE
Dr. Shadrach Akpem, a veterinary doctor from Benue and founder of Vet Konect, has bagged a $10,000 award at the prestigious Global Innovate for Impact Challenge in the USA. His digital platform, Vet Konect, connects livestock farmers and pet owners with verified vets to improve animal healthcare and boost food security across Africa. The competition,…
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NIGERIAN TECH EXPERT ZEPHIA OVIA-IKEM NAMED UNICEF NEXTGEN CHAMPION
Zephia Ovia-Ikem, a Nigerian tech entrepreneur and advocate for youth empowerment, has been appointed by UNICEF as its Next Generation (NextGen) Champion for Nigeria. In this role, she will leverage her networks to mobilize business leaders, raise awareness, and help accelerate progress for children’s rights and well-being across the country. Ovia-Ikem, who has supported UNICEF’s…
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NIGERIA’S BROADBAND PENETRATION HITS 48.81%, STILL AIMING FOR 70% BY YEAR-END
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) revealed that as of August 2025, broadband penetration in Nigeria reached about 48.81%, with urban areas enjoying 57% access, while rural areas lag behind at 23%. Speaking at the Rural Connectivity Summit in Lagos, NCC’s Executive Vice-Chairman Dr. Aminu Maida emphasized the urgent need to bridge this digital divide to…
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NIMR CALLS FOR BOOST IN RESEARCH LITERACY AND FUNDING TO POWER CLINICAL TRIALS
Dr. David Oladele, Deputy Director of Research at the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR), has urged for improved public and policymaker understanding of research and increased financial support to enhance clinical trials in Nigeria. Speaking during a media chat in Lagos, Oladele emphasized that clinical trials are vital for assessing the safety and efficacy…
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NIGERIA LAUNCHES GROUNDBREAKING CANCER IMMUNOTHERAPY PROGRAM FOR COLORECTAL CANCER PATIENTS
The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched the Innovative Cancer Medicine (ICM) Demonstration Study, a historic program providing advanced, free immunotherapy treatment for Nigerian patients battling metastatic colorectal cancer. Launched at the National Hospital Abuja on Tuesday, this is the first initiative of its kind in Sub-Saharan Africa, aiming to improve access to lifesaving cancer…
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KANO GOVERNOR URGES NBC TO REGULATE ONLINE MEDIA TO STOP MISINFORMATION
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has called on the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to step up regulation of online radio and TV platforms amid concerns over unchecked spread of unverified and inflammatory content. Speaking at the Africast 2025 Conference in Lagos, the governor highlighted the dangers posed by divisive narratives on religion and politics…
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EXPERTS CALL FOR INTEGRATED, INCLUSIVE, TECH-DRIVEN DATA SYSTEM TO BOOST NIGERIA’S DEVELOPMENT ON WORLD STATISTICS DAY
At the World Statistics Day event in Abuja, data and development experts emphasized the urgent need for Nigeria to adopt an integrated, inclusive, and technology-powered statistical system. They highlighted that better data sharing between public and private sectors, as well as all government levels, is key to improving decision-making and accelerating national progress. Dr Paul…
