INEC spins off AI unit to drive electoral reforms in Nigeria

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has launched a dedicated Artificial Intelligence (AI) Division under its ICT Department in a move to institutionalise emerging technologies across Nigeria’s electoral system. The Commission says the creation of the AI Division, approved at its regular meeting held Thursday, May 22, 2025, marks a strategic shift toward […]

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Borno ramps up digital governance drive with ICT training for civil servants

Borno State Government says it is intensifying efforts to digitise public administration by launching a week-long ICT capacity-building workshop to train civil servants on e-governance, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies. Dr Mohammed Ghuluze, Head of Service, who declared the training open on behalf of Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, Governor of Borno State, with a call for […]

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Review: Unitree Go2 Pro robot is fun on four legs – but it needs a purpose in life

"That is so cool! But what do you do with it?" Those are the two things that just about everyone says upon seeing my Unitree Go2 Pro robot for the first time. The latter is a hard question to answer, as the bot is kind of a tool and kind of a toy.

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Acer crams big-screen entertainment into compact package

Acer is showcasing a bunch of new products at Asia's largest tech expo this week, including a new compact smart projector. The PD1520s shines bright with 4,000 LED lumens, can throw up big-screen HD visuals and promises easy setup.

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Sound-tracking headphones let you eavesdrop in multiple languages

Unlike current translation devices that focus on one speaker, researchers have just developed a pair of headphones that can determine how many people are speaking, follow them through space, and translate each person's words as a separate stream.

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Big-battery rugged phone brightens adventures with dual camp light

Rugged smartphone specialist Doogee has added a new model to its V Max family, which is pitched as the first starter-level flagship phone. As well as being a tough cookie, the handset packs a huge battery, 120-Hz screen and dual camping lights.

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Zamfara, Oracle ink deal to equip youth with future-ready digital skills

Zamfara State Government has sealed a strategic partnership with global tech giant Oracle to equip young people with digital skills and reposition the North-Western Nigerian state as a player in the global digital economy. Governor Dauda Lawal signed the agreement with Oracle on April 29 at the company’s London office to drive workforce readiness and […]

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Tinubu launches child protection database to track violence, lift future of children

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has unveiled a National Child Protection Database and a Child Well-being Index as Nigeria is reinforcing its commitment to safeguarding children from abuse, exploitation, and violence. President Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, announced the launching of these data-driven tools during the inaugural regional meeting of Africa Pathfinder Countries of […]

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Minister: Nigeria tapping local tech to fuel economic growth

Nigeria is unlocking the commercial power of its homegrown research and innovation as the Federal Government is unveiling new plans to take locally-developed solutions to market, according to Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji, Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology.  The Minister says that the Nigerian innovation ecosystem is maturing and ready to drive national development through […]

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Foldable multi-monitor setup gives a laptop three extra screens

Folks who work from home will probably be very familiar with a multi-display setup running from a single computer or laptop. Aura Displays has a solution for those who call a cafe or train their office, one which provides three additional screens.

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