Technology
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Airtel introduces AI-powered spam alert to combat fraud
Airtel Africa says it has launched a pioneering artificial intelligence (AI)-powered spam alert service in Nigeria to combat the menace of spam messages and fraud. Airtel Nigeria’s Managing Director, Dinesh Balsingh, said this at the launch of the spam alert servicete in Lagos on Thursday. Balsingh said that Airtel Africa also planned to roll out the innovative solution across it14–…
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Lawmaker to build AI Library in Kaduna
Mr. Abdulmalik Zubairu, a member representing Maru/Bungudu Federal Constituency of Zamfara, has pledged to build the first artificial intelligence (AI) library at Kaduna State University (KASU) and two others in Zamfara schools to enhance students’ digital skills. Zubairu made the promise shortly after receiving an ‘Award of Excellence as the Most Outstanding House of Representatives (HoR) Member’ from the National…
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Nigeria to witness first lunar crescent Feb. 28 -NASRDA
The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) said that Nigeria would likely witness its first astronomical lunar crescent on February 28. Dr. Felix Ale, Director of Media and Corporate Communications of NASRDA, said this in a statement on Saturday. He said that the lunar crescent had been calculated to occur at 1:45 a.m. West African Time (WAT). Ale said…
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RoboCAN targets 1,000 teachers for robotics certification – organisers
The organizers of the Robotics Coaches Association of Nigeria (RoboCAN) on Friday said the first phase of the scheme targeted 1,000 teachers across Nigeria for certification. Fasasi Babatunde, South West Regional Coordinator for Arc-Lights Foundation, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sidelines of the launch of 2025 WRO Nigeria/Africa. NAN reports that…
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Airtel Nigeria increases data prices
Airtel Nigeria, the country’s second-largest telecommunications operator (Telco), has announced a significant adjustment to its data pricing structure. A check by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) using the *312# code and on the Airtel website showed the revised data prices. According to the telco’s website, the revision, which affects various data bundles, is aimed at mitigating the impact of…
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NATCOMS asks NCC to sanction MTN, others for breach of agreement
The National Association of Telecommunication Subscribers (NATCOMS) has urged the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) to sanction any telecom operator that may have already implemented the tariff hike for breach of agreement. The National President, NATCOMS, Mr. Deolu Ogunbanjo, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday that any telecom operator that had implemented the tariff hike was actually breaching…
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FG, NLC signs MoU over proposed 50% telecom tariff hike
The Federal Government (FG) and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) over the proposed 50 percent hike in telecommunications tariff. This was contained in an MoU reached on Monday at a meeting convened by the federal government and the NLC over the proposed hike in telecom tariff. The MoU was signed by Sen. George…
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Ugwuaji-Makurdi 330kV transmission line vandalised – TCN
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) on Thursday said its tower T195 along the Ugwuaji–Makurdi 330 kV transmission line was vandalised on Saturday. Mrs. Ndidi Mbah, TCN’s General Manager, Public Affairs, in a statement in Abuja, said that the vandalism took place at Watuolo village, Utonkon, in Ado Local Government Area of Benue. Mbah, however, said that the vandalism was…
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Telecom hike: LCCI seeks continuous stakeholders’ engagement
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has called for continuous engagement by stakeholders in the telecommunications sector to create a win-win situation following the approved tariff hike. Director General, LCCI, Dr. Chinyere Almona, made the call on Tuesday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. Almona was reacting to the recent approval of…
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APWEN pledges support for young female engineers
The Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN) says it is committed to bringing succour to job-seeking female professional engineers. Dr. Atinuke Owolabi, Chairman of APWEN’s Lagos Chapter, restated the association’s commitment on Saturday during her courtesy visit to the Managing Director of Crestech Engineering, Mr. Sobande Gbolahan. Owolabi listed some of APWEN’s efforts, which include securing three placement…
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AI: Foundation seeks learning content tailored to students needs
The Bench Pathways Charity Initiative, a non-governmental organisation (NGO), says there is a need to tailor learning contents to match students’ individual needs. The founder of the NGO, Mr. Enoch Alonge, said this during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Lagos. Speaking on the 2025 International Day of Education (IDE), Alonge said access to…
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FG approved telecom tariff hike to sustain industry – Minister
Dr. Bosun Tijani, the Minister of Communication, Innovation, and Digital Economy, says the Federal Government approved a 50 percent tariff hike for telecommunication companies to sustain the industry. Tijani added that the new tariff would allow telecommunications companies to be able to invest in new infrastructure and improve connectivity. He said this at the maiden Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Nigeria…
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Nigeria partners U.S firm to equip youths with digital skills
The Digital Bridge Institute (DBI) has entered into a transformative partnership with a United States-based SBTS Group LLC to equip Nigerian youths with the needed digital skills for global competitiveness. The Head of Public Affairs, DBI, Akin Ogunlade, disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the move is to create…
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Tariff hike: NATCOMS not in support of NLC’s proposed protest – Ogunbanjo
The National Association of Telecommunication Subscribers (NATCOMS) on Thursday disassociated itself from the industrial action being planned by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to protest the telecom tariff hike. The President, NATCOMS, Mr. Deolu Ogunbanjo, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos that the protest was uncalled for, as it would send wrong signals to investors. NAN reports…
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Nigeria, Russia partnership will strengthen socioeconomic relations
Mrs. Esuabana Nko-Asanye, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Innovation, Science, and Technology, has said that Nigeria’s partnership with the Republic of Russia will strengthen the socioeconomic relations of both countries. Nko-Asanye said this when officials from the Embassy of the Russian Federation, led by the Senior Counselor on Trade and Economic Section, Sergei Pliushchov, visited her in Abuja on Wednesday. She…
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Telecom tariff hike will hinder learning, research- Students lament
A cross section of students in Enugu State, on Wednesday, appealed for the reversal of the 50 percent hike in tariff in telecommunication services due to prevailing socioeconomic hardship. They were of the view that telecommunication services, such as internet data services, have enhanced learning and research work, making their usage indispensable to all students. They made their feelings known…
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FG commences national data protection certification programme
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) on Monday launched the National Certification Programme for Data Protection Officers (DPOs). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that 500 DPOs are expected to be trained in the first cohort of the program, targeted at bridging the gap in data protection across the country. Speaking at the launch, Dr. Bosun Tijani, Minister of…
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