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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Nigeria eyes methanol fuel technology stakes to power green economy

Nigeria is eyeing a strategic position in methanol fuel technology as the Federal Government is intensifying efforts to unlock its transformative potential as a clean energy source to drive sustainable development.

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Review: Going pico with world’s first tri-fold portable projector

Earlier this year, Aurzen took to Kickstarter (and CES) with a snazzy portable projector made up of three components connected via hinges so that users didn't need to carry a tripod stand. We've been getting bendy with one for the last few weeks.

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Swimming robot conjures its inner canine to perfect the art of dog-paddling

Quadruped "robot dogs" may move quite a bit like their canine counterparts on land, but they're not nearly as good at swimming (although some can walk underwater). Such is not the case with a new mini-dog-bot, however, which is an expert at doing the dog-paddle.

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Exclusive: How this new American drone flies 4X longer than others

SiFly says its drones fly 4X longer, 10X farther, 10X quieter and carry 5X more payload than the competition, while manufacturing in the USA at China-competitive prices. And they don't need parachutes. We asked how... Here's the secret sauce!

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Minister: Nigeria drafting AI Policy to safeguard press freedom

The Federal Government is developing a national policy framework to guide the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Nigeria’s media space, according to Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and National Orientation. The initiative is part of efforts to protect press freedom and journalistic ethics in a fast-evolving technological landscape, Idris says in a statement […]

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Telecoms stakeholders to lawmakers: ‘Criminalise attacks on infrastructure or risk digital blackout”

Nigerian telecoms stakeholders are pressing lawmakers to criminalise attacks on communication infrastructure, warning that persistent vandalism, fibre cuts, and interference by state agencies are threatening to plunge communities into darkness and cripple the nation’s digital economy.

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Digital Literacy: FG drives plan to upskill 95% of Nigerian by 2030

Nigeria is unveiling a sweeping nationwide campaign aimed at equipping millions of citizens with essential digital skills, setting an ambitious national target to achieve 95% digital literacy by the year 2030. The landmark initiative, Digital Literacy for All (DL4ALL), is being driven by Kashifu Inuwa, Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), […]

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