Tag: #Technology
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NIGERIA, THAILAND MOVE TO DEEPEN TIES IN TECHNOLOGY, AGRICULTURE
Nigeria and Thailand have agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation in technology, agriculture, commerce and renewable energy, as both countries seek to expand economic and strategic partnerships. Vice President Kashim Shettima stated this on Wednesday when he received a delegation from Thailand at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He said Nigeria’s relationship with Thailand should move beyond…
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FG RATIFIES FRAMEWORK FOR NIGERIA’S MODERN DIGITAL ADDRESSING SYSTEM
The Federal Government has ratified a preliminary framework to establish a digitised and modern national addressing system capable of locating individuals, businesses and communities across Nigeria. The decision was taken at a meeting of the National Addressing Council (NAC) and key stakeholders in Abuja, chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima. Under the new arrangement, the…
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EXPERT URGES NIGERIA TO SHIFT FROM CERTIFICATE-DRIVEN EDUCATION TO SKILL-BASED LEARNING
Dr Simon Agwale, Chief Executive Officer of Innovative Biotech Nigeria, has called for a fundamental reform of Nigeria’s education system, with greater emphasis on practical skills, innovation, critical thinking and productivity rather than certificates and examinations. Agwale, who is also Vice-Chair of the African Vaccine Manufacturing Initiative, said the reform should begin from primary education…
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50 GIRLS DEVELOP A.I., DATA SOLUTIONS IN FIVE-DAY TECH BOOT CAMP
Fifty female secondary school students have developed technology-based solutions in artificial intelligence (AI), data analysis, machine learning and other digital fields after a five-day boot camp in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The Project Team Lead, Tech Girls Club, South-South Zone, Dr Martha Musa, said the participants were trained in AI, data science, Python programming, machine…
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YOUNG SCIENTISTS URGED TO COLLABORATE ON SOLUTIONS TO NIGERIA’S CHALLENGES
The Nigerian Young Academy (NYA) has called on scientists and researchers to work across disciplines to develop innovative solutions to societal challenges and improve human well-being. NYA President, Prof. Temitope Onuminya, made the call at the academy’s 16th Anniversary Conference and General Assembly at Lagos State University, Akoka. The conference, themed “Convergent Research for Global…
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19-YEAR-OLD KATSINA INNOVATOR GAINS GLOBAL RECOGNITION FOR EV DESIGN
A 19-year-old automotive enthusiast from Katsina State, Ishaq Jamilu, has attracted international attention for an innovative electric vehicle design developed through self-learning and practical experience. Jamilu, from Kusada Local Government Area, said his passion for automobiles began at an early age. He built his skills through online research, technical drawing, 3D modelling and hands-on experience…
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GIRLS TECH BOOT CAMP TARGETS 300 NIGERIAN STUDENTS TO BOOST FEMALE PARTICIPATION IN TECH
A technology initiative, Girls Tech Boot Camp, is training secondary school girls across Nigeria in practical digital skills as part of efforts to increase female participation in the technology sector. The Project Team Lead for the South-South Zone, Dr Martha Musa, said the five-day programme targets at least 300 girls across the country’s six geopolitical…
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DIGITISATION NOW ESSENTIAL FOR BUSINESS GROWTH, FinTechNGR TELLS NIGERIAN FIRMS
The FinTech Association of Nigeria (FintechNGR) has urged business leaders to make digital transformation a boardroom priority, describing digitisation as the minimum requirement for business relevance in today’s economy. Speaking at the maiden Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) Business Innovation Series in Lagos, FintechNGR President, Dr Stanley Jacob, said companies that fail to embed digital…
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HOW INFLATION IS DRIVING GADGET REPAIR OVER NEW PURCHASES
Mr Abdulfatah Aliyu, Vice Chairman, Abuja GSM Village, says that the rising cost of living and inflation had significantly altered consumer behaviour towards technology and mobile communications gadgets. According to him, previously many Nigerians preferred to replace their handsets if they felt they were giving them lots of problem, but now people prioritise gadget repairs…
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OYO ICT BUREAU URGES YOUTHS TO HARNESS DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY FOR MODERN AGRICULTURE
The Oyo State Government has encouraged Nigerian youths to embrace digital technology to transform agriculture into a more profitable, innovative and globally competitive sector. Speaking at a seminar organised by the Department of Crop Protection and Environmental Biology at the University of Ibadan, the Permanent Secretary of the Oyo State Bureau of ICT and Digital…
