Category: Tech
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AFRICA URGED TO LEVERAGE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION FOR SUSTAINABLE GROWTH
Experts say Africa can leapfrog traditional development pathways by empowering youths, fostering innovation, and strengthening academia-industry collaboration. Africa has a chance to fast-track sustainable development through digital transformation, says Prof. Clement Kolawole. Speaking at the 2026 Trinity University/Industry Management Leadership Production Development Conference in Yaba, Lagos, he highlighted that innovation, youth empowerment, and strong partnerships…
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FLUTTERWAVE GETS CBN GREEN LIGHT TO OFFER BANKING SERVICES
Nigeria’s fintech giant Flutterwave is now officially stepping into full banking, promising faster, smoother financial services for businesses and consumers. Abuja-based Flutterwave has secured Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) approval to provide banking services in Nigeria, CEO Olugbenga Agboola announced on Friday. The move comes after the company processed over $40 billion in payments in…
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ANAMBRA COMMUNITY TO GET HYBRID LIBRARY BOOSTING DIGITAL LEARNING
A new library blending books and e-learning is on the way — giving students a smarter place to study, especially during holidays. Aguata LGA in Anambra has unveiled plans to build a modern hybrid community library in Igboukwu, combining traditional books with digital learning tools to improve access to knowledge. Council Chairman Dr Chibueze Ofobuike…
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DON’T LET AI THINK FOR YOU! EXPERT WARNS STUDENTS
As AI tools take over classrooms, an ICT expert is raising concerns about a growing “shortcut culture” among students. An ICT expert, Abiona Solomon, is cautioning students against over-relying on Artificial Intelligence, warning that it could weaken their ability to think independently. Speaking in Ilorin, Solomon said many students now depend heavily on AI tools…
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INSIDE NIGERIA’S DATA-DRIVEN WAR AGAINST MIGRANT SMUGGLING
Smugglers are getting smarter—but Nigeria is fighting back with tech, data, and tighter border intelligence. Nigeria is stepping up its fight against migrant smuggling as criminal networks grow more sophisticated, leveraging technology, fake documents, and online recruitment to exploit desperate job seekers. At the centre of the crackdown is the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), which…
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NAMA DEPLOYS MOBILE CONTROL TOWER AT LAGOS AIRPORT AFTER MMIA FIRE INCIDENT
Following the fire that disrupted operations at Lagos’ Murtala Muhammed International Airport, air traffic services are back on track as NAMA rolls out a fully operational Mobile Control Tower. The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has deployed a Mobile Control Tower at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, in a swift response to the…
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AI SET TO REVOLUTIONISE PRINTING, PUBLISHING — YABATECH DON
From faster production to new creative opportunities, Artificial Intelligence is reshaping Nigeria’s print and publishing landscape. A senior lecturer at Yaba College of Technology, Mrs. Oluwole Funmilayo, says Artificial Intelligence (AI) is poised to transform Nigeria’s printing and publishing sectors into powerful engines of innovation, job creation, and national growth. Speaking at the institution’s 22nd…
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TINUBU BACKS NIGERIAN MEDIA IN BATTLE AGAINST BIG TECH DOMINANCE
President promises tariff relief and support to protect local media revenue. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has pledged federal support for Nigerian media organisations in their push for fair revenue and protection from Big Tech dominance. Speaking at the State House during an interfaith dinner with leaders of the Nigerian Press Organisation, Tinubu described the media…
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SEC LAUNCHES FINTECH CLINIC TO BOOST INNOVATION AND INVESTOR TRUST
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched a regulator–fintech clinic to strengthen dialogue with Nigeria’s fast-growing financial technology sector. The initiative aims to align innovation with regulatory compliance while safeguarding investors. SEC Director-General, Dr Emomotimi Agama, emphasized that innovation must go hand in hand with governance, saying: “Our goal is to align innovation with…
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NIGERIA’S YOUNG INNOVATORS, INCLUDING VISUALLY IMPAIRED STUDENTS, SET FOR GLOBAL AI CHALLENGE
Nigeria is sending 36 teams, including *visually impaired students, to the *Codeavour 7.0 International Championship in Indonesia this May after a thrilling national finale at Charterhouse Lagos. The standout ‘Beyond Sight’ team amazed judges with AI-powered audio glasses and a smart walking stick designed to help visually impaired people navigate safely, proving that innovation has…
