Category: Tech
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FRSC LAUNCHES CONTACTLESS BIOMETRIC DRIVER’S LICENCE WITH INSTANT PRINTING
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) is rolling out a game-changing digital system for driver’s licences across Nigeria. Corps Marshal Malam Shehu Mohammed revealed the launch of contactless biometric capture paired with on-the-spot instant printing, making the licensing process fully digital and eliminating temporary licences. This one-stop-shop solution promises to slash delays, streamline processes, and…
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MUSK’S X LAUNCHES MARKETPLACE TO RECLAIM INACTIVE USERNAMES FOR PREMIUM SUBSCRIBERS
X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, has introduced a new marketplace allowing Premium Business and Premium+ subscribers to request or buy inactive usernames. The marketplace offers two types of handles: free priority usernames featuring full names or phrases, and rare usernames like “@Tom” or “@Pizza,” which are sold by invitation or public…
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EFCC COMPLETES DEPORTATION OF 192 FOREIGN CYBERCRIME CONVICTS FROM NIGERIA
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), teaming up with the Nigerian Immigration Service and Correctional Service, has successfully deported 192 foreign nationals convicted of cyber-terrorism, internet fraud, and related financial crimes in Lagos. The final batch of 51 convicts, including 50 Chinese and one Tunisian, were repatriated on October 16, marking the end of…
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NBTE TO HOST GLOBAL CONFERENCE ON LINUX, AI, AND APPLIED STEM RESEARCH IN ABUJA
The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) is gearing up for its third International Conference on Open-Source Linux, Advanced Machine Learning, and Applied Interdisciplinary STEM research this November at the UBEC Centre, Abuja. This landmark event aims to modernise Nigeria’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and boost its standing in the global AI…
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LAGOS RRS NAB 75 STOLEN PHONES AND 5 LAPTOPS ABANDONED BY FLEEING SUSPECTS
The Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of Lagos Police recently recovered a huge haul of stolen devices 75 mobile phones including 32 iPhones and five laptops abandoned by two suspects who took off during a patrol near Allen Roundabout, Ikeja. Police spokesperson SP Abimbola Adebisi said the suspects dropped the large “Ghana Must Go” bags when…
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KENYA LOSES $158 MILLION DUE TO DELAYS IN BIOTECHNOLOGY ADOPTION, SAYS AATF
Kenya’s slow embrace of biotechnology has cost the country dearly! The African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) reveals Kenya lost 20.4 billion Kenyan shillings (about $158 million) over five years due to delays in adopting biotech crops. Dr. Daniel Willy of AATF highlighted how biotechnology, such as Bt maize that resists pests, can boost food production…
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ISAAC BALAMI UNIVERSITY OF AERONAUTICS AND MANAGEMENT: CLOSING AFRICA’S AVIATION SKILL GAP
Nigeria’s aviation future just got brighter! Dr. Isaac Balami’s new university aims to equip students with top-notch aeronautics and management skills, blending classroom learning with hands-on experience—right in Lagos. IBUAM, recently licensed by NUC, promises degrees plus international certifications in aircraft maintenance, avionics, and operations. Students get to train in real aircraft hangars and gain…
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NDPC UNVEILS YORUBA TRANSLATION OF DATA PROTECTION ACT TO BOOST DIGITAL INCLUSION
Nigeria is bridging digital gaps! The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), in partnership with Meta, launched the Yoruba version of the Data Protection Act, making digital rights accessible to millions of Nigerians in their native language. NDPC’s National Commissioner, Dr. Vincent Olatunji, said this is a vital step to ensure everyone whether they speak English…
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NIGERIA’S DRIVE TO BOOST AI LITERACY IN SCHOOLS TAKES A MAJOR STEP FORWARD
Nigeria is stepping up its game! With a new focus on AI, the government and educators are working to ensure students and teachers are equipped for the future, making AI literacy a top priority in the education system. Education experts are calling for early AI training for students and teachers, emphasizing that AI should be…
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GOOGLE AND NIGERIA LAUNCH AI TRAINING PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC SERVANTS
Nigeria’s public servants are getting a digital boost! Google and the Ministry of Communications team up to roll out the Apolitical Government AI Campus, empowering civil servants with AI skills to transform governance. The initiative offers practical online courses, expert sessions, and global peer learning on AI fundamentals, ethical use, and leadership. Minister Dr. Bosun…
