Nigeria’s National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) said it has plans to convert millions of Nigerian vehicles from petrol and diesel to cleaner forms of electric vehicles and CNG-powered vehicles. It also stated that it was pursuing several other initiatives that would promote industrialisation in the country. Executive Vice Chairman…
Written and Compiled by Elias oluwaferanmi. The Polytechnic Ile-Ife, Osun State In today’s media environment, where the sheer volume of information is overwhelming and misinformation spreads rapidly, precision journalism has become a critical force shaping the future of reporting. Unlike traditional journalism, which often relies on anecdotal evidence and subjective accounts, precision journalism—also known as…
Worried by the alarming rate of talent migration from Nigeria’s telecommunications sector, the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has called for immediate action to prevent further loss of skilled professionals. The Commission revealed that over 500 software engineers and more than 2,000 trained telecom professionals left the country in 2022 alone, posing a significant threat…
The Federal Government, in collaboration with local companies, plans to use domestically produced equipment to address the persistent issue of oil theft and promote local content in the industry. Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, announced this initiative during an inspection tour of a local company in Abuja. He noted that the…
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has disclosed his administration’s plan to generate electricity to strengthen the economic and social well-being of the people of the state. Adeleke made the disclosure in Ilesa at the re-launch of the execution of Obokun 33 KVA feeder relocated from Osunjela, Atakumosa West local government area to…
A former media aide to former President Muhammadu Buhari, Bashir Ahmad, has stated that social media app, TikTok, is doing more harm than good for Nigeria without regulations. This is after viral videos on the social app showed bandits flaunting cash purportedly collected as ransom for their victims have raised concerns. A…
France on Wednesday charged Pavel Durov, the founder and chief of Telegram, with a litany of violations related to the messaging app and banned him from leaving the country while allowing the billionaire to walk free after four days under arrest. Durov, 39, was charged on several counts of failing to curb extremist…
The Rural Electrification Agency, (REA), has disclosed that it spent a total of N28.7 billion for the implementation of capital projects in 2023. The agency also said that over 1.4 million people benefited from its implementation of the 2023 capital projects through several solar energy programmes initiated by the federal government. Managing…
Telegram CEO, Pavel Durov, is set to appear in a French court following his arrest at an airport near Paris. The arrest took place at Le Bourget Airport on Saturday evening, after Durov arrived from Baku, Azerbaijan, according to reports from AFP. Durov’s detention stems from an arrest warrant issued by France’s Office for the…
The United States is collaborating with Nigeria to develop a framework for the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in military operations. This was revealed by Mallory Stewart, Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Arms Control, Deterrence, and Stability at the U.S. Department of State, during a media roundtable in Abuja. Stewart explained that the goal…
The Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) is set to utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning tools to identify and combat illicit financial flows (IFFs) and other fraudulent activities. During the opening session of the first NFIU management staff retreat, NFIU Chief Executive Officer Hajiya Hafsat Bakari highlighted the organization’s commitment to equipping its staff…
POWER blackout over Akwa Ibom state entered day three Friday with no sign of abatement as ‘earth fault’ and senior staff strike ground public power supply by the Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHED) to residents in the state. PHED’s announcement of the “earth fault” on Wednesday had compounded the Disco’s operational…
President Bola Tinubu is set to officially launch 100 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses, generously donated by the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN). The donation comes in response to the economic challenges faced by the country following the administration’s recent policy changes. In an earlier meeting with President Tinubu, IPMAN members committed to…
The Ukrainian Air Force has intercepted 38 Shahed-type drones from Russia. The Force in a statement said projectiles were destroyed over eight regions in southern, northern and central Ukraine. The Russian forces have also fired two Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missiles at Ukraine from the Voronezh region, the air force said, without…
President Bola Tinubu has underscored the adoption of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) transportation as a critical economic strategy for Nigeria, marking a pivotal shift in the nation’s public transportation and energy policies. Speaking at the commissioning of 30 hybrid-powered CNG buses at the State House in Abuja on Monday, Tinubu highlighted the pressing need for…
In a world first, a robot has successfully finished a fully automated dental surgery on a human. In addition to artificial intelligence and three-dimensional imaging, the technology includes a robotic arm for dental work. The US-based company, Perceptive, claims that its technology is designed to make dental operations like fillings and crowns more precise and…
A United Kingdom, UK-based Nigerian tech expert, Shalom Bamigboye has described the recent fine against Meta by the Federal Consumer Protection Commission, FCCPC, as a turning point in Nigerian tech regulation. Newsmen reports that FCCPC on July 19, announced a $220 million fine against Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram….
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has dismissed rumors of an increase in telecom tariffs or the introduction of new tariff plans. In a statement released on Saturday via its official X handle, the NCC addressed reports suggesting that the regulator had approved a tariff increase for network operators. “The NCC has not approved any new…
WhatsApp, a leading messaging platform in Nigeria, may soon suspend its services in the country. This potential move follows the imposition of a $220 million fine on Meta Platforms for allegedly breaching data privacy laws. According to TechCabal, Meta is considering withdrawing certain services in Nigeria in response to the recent regulatory demands. Sources familiar…
Subscribers of major networks in Kano have lamented poor internet and call services in the metropolis. The subscribers, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria in separate interviews on Tuesday in Kano, said that the situation causes them untold hardship. Moses Isiyaku, a subscriber, lamented that he grappled with unreliable internet and call services…
The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) has registered 522,778 artisans under its Skill Up Artisans (SUPA) programme, covering 20 trade areas. This was disclosed by ITF director general Dr. Afiz Ogun, during a joint briefing with the Chartered Institute of Project Managers of Nigeria (CIPMN) on special certification for Nigerian artisans trained under the SUPA programme…
Meta has taken down 63,000 Facebook accounts associated with Nigerians allegedly involved in financial sextortion schemes. The U.S.-based company announced this action in a statement on Wednesday titled, “Combating Financial Sextortion Scams From Nigeria.” This development comes shortly after the Nigerian Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) fined Meta and its messaging platform, WhatsApp,…
Nigeria is on the verge of securing a commitment from CATL, the world’s largest electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturer, to establish a manufacturing plant in Evergreen City. This development emerged following a visit by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Chairman of the Presidential Steering Committee on Project Evergreen, and his team to CATL’s Global Headquarters in Ningde,…
Spanish authorities have detained three individuals allegedly involved in cyberattacks targeting Spain and several NATO countries, purportedly for terrorist motives. The suspects, arrested for their suspected roles in distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks on public institutions and critical sectors, have not yet been publicly identified or formally charged, according to the Civil Guard. The…
The Federal Government has imposed a $220 million fine on Meta Platforms for unauthorized personal data appropriation, discriminatory practices against Nigerian users, and abuse of its dominant market position. In a statement released on Friday, a 38-month joint investigation with the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) found that Meta’s data privacy practices and…
Meta announced on Friday that it is lifting certain restrictions previously imposed on former U.S. President Donald Trump’s Facebook and Instagram accounts. The company stated that the decision was made to ensure that Trump, the presumptive Republican nominee for president, has equal access to the platforms as Democrat President Joe Biden. “Our responsibility to allow…
Approximately an hour after Falcon 9 launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Thursday night, the rocket’s second stage failed to reignite, resulting in the deployment of its 20 Starlink satellites on a shallow orbital path. These satellites are expected to reenter and burn up in Earth’s atmosphere soon. The attempt to reignite…
The Federal Government has introduced Nigeria’s first technology-based media audience measurement system. This groundbreaking initiative was formally launched by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, to provide accurate and reliable data on television viewership in the country. Minister Idris emphasized the significance of the Audience Measurement System in ensuring broadcasting efforts are…
The Federal Government has inaugurated an inter-ministerial steering committee to review Nigeria’s intellectual property policy and strategy draft. The committee includes Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, the Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, as the chairperson; Ms. Hannatu Musa Musawa, the Minister of Art, Culture, and Creative Economy, as co-chairperson; and Senator Ben Murray-Bruce as a member….
The European Union has committed €201 million in aid to support the most vulnerable populations affected by the humanitarian crises in Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, and Nigeria. This announcement coincides with the Senior Officials Meeting on Sahel and Lake Chad, held today, May 28, 2024, in Brussels. According to a statement from…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reaffirmed its dedication to fostering an efficient, accessible, and competitive telecommunications industry in Nigeria. Dr. Aminu Maida, NCC’s Executive Vice Chairman, made this commitment during the launch of a two-day public inquiry into three key regulatory instruments. He emphasized the Commission’s consultative approach to ensure inclusivity in regulatory development….
