Tinubu: Expatriate Employment Levy to boost local technology

President Bola Tinubu has said that the Expatriate Employment Levy (EEL) unveiled Tuesday will improve the retention of local skills in Nigeria.

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Smart toy hole ‘puts children at risk of cybercriminal video-chats’

Cybersecurity researchers said they have uncovered “troubling vulnerabilities” within a widely used smart toy robot, raising serious concerns about children's online safety.

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InfoSec: 4 in 10 companies globally lack cybersecurity experts

An information security study has revealed that 41% of companies worldwide are experiencing a shortage of qualified cybersecurity professionals.

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Wearable face sensors add to the evolution of tech that “gets” us

If humanoid robots are ever going to fully integrate in society, they're going to need to get good at reading our emotional states and responding appropriately. A new wearable from researchers in Korea could help them do just that.

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Italian exoskeleton gets disabled users walking and standing

A new robotic exoskeleton could allow people who have lost the use of their legs to stand up and even walk. It may also help get them walking unaided again, by guiding their movements and holding them up as they take part in rehabilitative therapy.

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Mosquito-spreading drones could slash the spread of disease

If you're trying to disperse 300,000 disease-fighting mosquitos per day, using a drone may well be your best bet for doing so. The technology has already been tested in Brazil, where it showed very promising results.

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MIT takes a hands-on approach to tactile learning

Some folks prefer to get a grip on things to better understand concepts. Researchers have developed smart gloves for tactile learners that use haptic feedback and AI to teach users new skills, fast-track precision training and control robots remotely.

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Estate agents embrace biometric registration of members

Real estate agents are registering biometric data their members across Nigeria to enhance professionalism and boost public trust, the Estate Rent and Commission Agents Association of Nigeria (ERCAAN) has said.

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Xiaomi launches Leica camera masquerading as a smartphone

Xiaomi's latest flagship handset has launched in China ahead of an expected Mobile World Congress appearance in Barcelona next week. The 14 Ultra's headline feature is a Leica main camera with a new Sony 1-inch sensor.

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3MTT: How Ministry plans to hit 3 million tech jobs

The Federal Government has reassured that its 3MTT programme will create three million tech jobs nationwide in line with President Bola Tinubu’s administration’s agenda. 

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