Category: Tech
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MINISTER PRAISES TINUBU FOR COMPLETING MAIDUGURI EMERGENCY POWER PLANT
Maiduguri’s power outage days are near over! Minister of Information Mohammed Idris hails President Tinubu for finishing the city’s vital gas power plant that promises nearly nonstop electricity. During a tour of federal and state projects in Maiduguri, Minister Idris recalled how insurgency once wiped out power in Borno state. He praised former President Muhammadu…
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KANO SIGNS DEAL FOR TWO MAJOR SOLAR PANEL PLANTS TO BOOST RENEWABLE ENERGY
Kano is shining brighter on clean energy. The state just signed big deals to build two solar panel factories, positioning itself as a renewable energy hub and creating hundreds of jobs. Kano State Government has inked agreements with Tricell Solar Solutions and IRS Green Energy Limited to establish solar panel manufacturing plants in the state.…
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EU AND NATIONAL PEACE COMMITTEE LAUNCH TECH HUB TO FIGHT ELECTION VIOLENCE IN NIGERIA
Nigeria’s election season just got a powerful new ally! The European Union and National Peace Committee have teamed up to launch an Election Security Information Hub, using data and tech to curb violence and boost election credibility. The EU and Nigeria’s National Peace Committee (NPC) are stepping up efforts against electoral violence with the launch…
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NERC APPROVES N28 BILLION FOR FREE ELECTRICITY METERS TO BAND A AND B CUSTOMERS
Nigerian electricity users get a boost as NERC releases N28 billion to provide free prepaid meters, closing the huge metering gap and enhancing transparency in billing. The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has approved N28 billion to supply free meters to all unmetered Band A customers and to expedite metering for Band B customers. This…
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UNILAG HOSTS INDUSTRY LEADERS TO SHAPE AFRICA’S AI FUTURE
Captains of industry gathered at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) to discuss “Equitable Partnerships and the Future of AI in Africa.” Vice Chancellor Prof. Folasade Ogunsola opened the event, stressing that AI is not just the future, it’s the present opportunity for Africa to leapfrog in education, healthcare, governance, and industry through innovation rooted in…
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FEDERAL HIGH COURT IN IBADAN ADJOURNS CASE OF STUDENT DENIED ACCESS TO UI STUDENTS’ PORTAL
The Federal High Court in Ibadan has postponed the adoption of written addresses to October 14 in a case filed by Kayode Bello, a University of Ibadan postgraduate student, who is challenging the university for denying him access to the students’ portal needed for registration. Bello, representing himself, alleges victimisation by university authorities despite having…
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FCC CALLS FOR STRONGER PARTNERSHIP WITH CSOs AND MEDIA TO FIGHT CYBER AND FINANCIAL CRIMES
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is urging civil society organizations and media to join forces in combating Nigeria’s rising cyber and financial crimes. Sa’ad Hanafi-Sa’ad, EFCC’s Kano Acting Zonal Director, emphasized their vital role as “critical drivers of change” in raising awareness and holding power accountable. At a workshop for CSOs and journalists,…
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CYBERSECURITY EXPERT WARNS OF SOPHISTICATED ONLINE SCAMS, URGES USE OF 2FA
Adamu Musa, a cybersecurity expert at Abuja’s X Hub, warns that online scams have grown increasingly sophisticated, targeting everyone from regular users to top IT professionals. He highlights employee carelessness and advanced tactics like domain spoofing and AI-generated phishing as major risks. Musa urges all internet users to enable two-factor authentication (2FA) for stronger protection,…
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AI SHOULD ASSIST, NOT REPLACE HUMAN INTELLECT, WARNS WIKIACTIVATE AFRICA LEAD
Responsible AI use urged to balance technology with human creativity and judgment. Chukwuma Dike, Project Lead of Wikiactivate Africa, emphasized responsible AI use at the Wikimedia AI and Plagiarism Awareness training in Abuja. He warned against over-reliance, stating AI’s role is to assist, not take over human intellect. The training focused on using AI ethically…
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NOA OFFICERS TRAINED ON COMBATING FAKE NEWS AND AI CONTENT WITH ESANAD FRAMEWORK
Nigeria boosts public sector’s fight against misinformation with cutting-edge verification methods. Esanad Consult Ltd., partnering with the National Productivity Centre, led a “Train-the-Trainers” workshop for National Orientation Agency (NOA) officers in Kwara State to tackle fake news and AI-generated content. The session introduced the Esanad Framework—rooted in traditional Isnad principles—and combined lectures with practical case…
