Technology
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MTN unveils “Go Make a Difference” campaign in Benin
Benin, March 16, 2025(NAN) MTN Nigeria has launched a “Go Make a Difference” (Go M.A.D) campaign to empower Nigerians to make a difference in every area of their lives using MTN data. Speaking on Sunday during the launch at 360 lounge, GRA Benin, Mr Olaniyi Alabi, Senior Manager, Edo Business Unit, MTN. said the Go M.A.D. was MTN latest initiative…
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Tinubu congratulates Osakwe on UK cybersecurity award
Abuja, March 16, 2025 (NAN) President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Dr Fene Osakwe on winning the Cyber Personality of the Year award at the 2025 Cyber Security Awards in the UK. Osakwe is the chairman of the Lagos State Cybersecurity Advisory Board and the first African to win in the Cyber Security Awards category, Mr Bayo Onanuga, the President’s spokesman,…
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UK-based Nigerian launches security app in Lagos
(NAN) reports that the app Alerte was unveiled during the Nexus Symposium on Saturday. Alerte is a cutting-edge safety technology platform designed to provide real-time emergency alerts and location sharing for individuals in distress. NAN also reports that Alerte is a cutting-edge safety technology platform designed to provide real-time emergency alerts and location sharing for individuals in distress. Useghan, who was represented by Noah…
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NITDA partners Flutterwave, Alami to promote digital transformation
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is collaborating with some partners to empower young entrepreneurs and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the creative industry to drive digital transformation. The agency signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company, and Alami, a private limited liability company, with a focus on empowering young entrepreneurs in…
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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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Nigeria Prizes Spotlight AI, Digital Innovation, and Prose Fiction for 2025 Edition
Lagos, Nigeria – The Nigeria Prize for Science and The Nigeria Prize for Literature have opened submissions for their 2025 editions, with a focus on cutting-edge innovations in artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies, alongside a literary spotlight on prose fiction. This year, the Science Prize seeks groundbreaking advancements in Information and Communication Technology (ICT), AI, and digital technologies that…
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VC urges Nigerian scientists to tackle solar energy storage challenges
Prof. Christian Anieke, the Vice-Chancellor, Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu, has urged Nigerian scientists to seek ways to overcome the challenges of solar energy storage and the high cost of acquiring solar energy facilities. Anieke made the call while declaring open a two-day International Conference on “Solar Energy Revolution in Nigeria and the African Continent” held at the university on Friday.…
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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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Nigerian-born cybersecurity expert nominated personality of year in UK
Chairman/CEO of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has felicitated with Dr Fene Osakwe, a Nigerian cybersecurity expert, on his groundbreaking nomination as the Cybersecurity Personality of the Year in the UK. Dabiri-Erewa’s felicitations are contained in a statement by Mr Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit at NiDCOM. The statement quoted Dabiri-Erewa as…
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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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NCC approves 50% tariff adjustments for telecom operators
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved requests from mobile network operators (MNOs) for 50 percent tariff adjustments in response to prevailing operational costs. This is contained in a statement in Abuja on Monday by NCC Director, Public Affairs, Dr. Reuben Muoka. Muoka said the NCC decision was in pursuance of its power under Section 108 of the Nigerian Communications…
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2024: Stock market thrives amid banking reforms, new listings
The Nigerian stock market experienced impressive growth in 2024, driven by key macroeconomic developments. These include banking sector recapitalisation, new listings, and increased crude oil revenues, which helped to reduce the country’s fiscal imbalance. Notable listings, such as Geregu Power Plc, Transcorp Power Plc, Aradel Holdings, and BUA Foods, energised trading activities, offering investors a broader range of blue-chip stocks.…
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Expert decries Nigeria’s inability to tap into livestock export market
ProteinTrail Technology, a government solution focused on sanitising Nigeria’s meat value chain, has decried the nation’s inability to tap into the livestock export market. The company’s Chief Executive Officer, Muritala Alade-Bamgbala, noted this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Lagos. He said that the country’s inability to tap into the livestock market was…
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NATCOMS rejects alleged tariff hike, urges NCC to nullify it
The National Association of Telecoms Subscribers (NATCOMS) has rejected the alleged telecoms tariff hike and called on the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to nullify its approval. NATCOMS made this known in a communiqué issued after its National Exco held an emergency meeting on the planned tariff hike of telecommunication services in the country. The communiqué, signed by its National President,…
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Trump asks US supreme court to pause law threatening TikTok ban
US President-elect Donald Trump filed a brief Friday urging the Supreme Court to pause a law that would ban TikTok the day before his January 20 inauguration if it is not sold by its Chinese owner, ByteDance. Trump’s legal team wrote, “Given the novelty and complexity of this case, the court should consider staying the statutory deadline to grant more…
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Ugandan lawmakers in Nigeria for study on assisted reproductive technology
Abuja, Oct 29, 2024 (NAN) A Ugandan parliamentary delegation led by Dr Joseph Ryonga has visited Nisa Medical Group in Nigeria to study Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART). According to the delegation, the aim is to benchmark Uganda’s upcoming legislation on infertility treatments. Ryonga told newsmen on Tuesday in Abuja that the visit underscored Uganda’s commitment to enhancing its reproductive health…
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Sama Reaffirms Support for AI AgTech in Africa
For agriculture in East Africa to sustainably feed a growing population, farmers must adopt AI tools to enhance productivity, increase yields, protect environments and reduce costs. Sama, a leading provider of data annotation solutions that power the artificial intelligence (AI) models of the future, has seen the potential improvements firsthand with deployments for customers in Europe, North America and the…
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