STEM Africa Fest targets next generation of innovators with hands-on AI, robotics learning
By Juliet Umeh Organisers of STEM Africa Fest have said this year’s edition will equip African children with practical skills in artificial intelligence, AI, robotics and other emerging technologies to prepare them as the continent’s next generation of innovators and problem solvers. The organisers described the event as Africa’s largest STEM festival for children, announcing […]
Nigeria, and a sustainable digital transformation
In recent years, Nigeria has witnessed an unprecedented surge in digitalization, with mobile network access assuming a pivotal role.
Ericsson to drive Sweden-Nigeria tech transfer
Telecommunication company, Ericsson,has promised to drive digitalization in Nigeria and other African continent by introducing technologies that helped parent country, Sweden to grow technologically.
Financial sector stakeholders target removal of 40m Nigerians on cybercriminals’ net
Despite the efforts by government and various stakeholders to checkmate activities of cyber criminals, the vice remains one of those devastating the Nigerian economy.
Tech sector under me ‘ll compete globally – Tijani, new Digital Economy Minister
The new Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, C&DE, Dr. Bosun Tijani, says Nigeria, under his watch as minister C&DE will compete with other countries digitally.
One year after ban: Local Sim-card manufacturing market values at N55bB — Danbatta
The local SIM-cards manufacturing market is now valued at N55 billion, after one year of a ban on the importation of whole-body SIM cards in the Information and Communications Technology sector.
Nigeria losing best, brightest to ‘Japa syndrome’ — Telecom operators
The stakeholders in the telecommunications sector have called on the Federal Government, FG, to address the brain drain popularly known as ‘Japa syndrome’ by young talented Nigerians.
Financial sector stakeholders target removal of 40m Nigerians on cybercriminals’ net
Despite the efforts by government and various stakeholders to checkmate activities of cyber criminals, the vice remains one of those devastating the Nigerian economy.
Digital technology can deliver tangible gains for energy businesses — Herzberg, AVEVA CEO
The rate at which things change in today’s rapidly evolving economy means industries are managing a constant balancing act.
India becomes first nation to land spacecraft near Moon’s south pole
India on Wednesday became the first nation to land a craft near the Moon’s south pole, a historic triumph for the world’s most populous nation and its ambitious, cut-price space programme.
AI likely to augment rather than destroy jobs – UN study
Artificial Intelligence is more likely to augment jobs than to destroy them, a UN study indicated on Monday, at a time of growing anxiety over the potential impact of the technology. The launch in November of the generative AI platform ChatGPT, which is capable of handling complex tasks on command, was seen as a tech […]
