Nigerian physicist Jamilu Tanko is making waves with his groundbreaking invention, the Cyclone Furnace, a device poised to revolutionize small and medium-scale industries. Tanko’s innovation offers a cost-effective and efficient solution for drying products, holding significant potential for industries such as baking, pharmaceuticals, rice milling, papermaking, and brickmaking, as well […]
This weekend, African Voices Playmakers, the 30-minute magazine program on CNN International, supported by telecom giant Globacom, will feature renowned playwright, dramatist, and poet, Professor Wole Soyinka. The special edition highlights the life and career of the iconic Nigerian Nobel Laureate as he marks his 90th birthday. Hosted by Larry […]
In a major stride towards youth empowerment in the green sector, the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) and Green VET Africa hosted their inaugural youth workshop, focusing on opportunities in green waste management and entrepreneurship. Held at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) in Ikeja, the event, co-funded […]
As part of the “Renewed Hope” agenda and the 8 Presidential Priorities of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, the Federal Ministry of Youth Development and the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) have partnered to train 5,000 youths in data privacy and protection. This collaboration, formalized by the signing of a […]
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Engr. Ikechukwu Nnamani, CEO of Digital Realty Nigeria, has called for a stronger focus on ethical Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the expansion of Data Centers to support Nigeria’s digital economy. His remarks were made during a recent visit by the Executive Committee of the Nigeria Information Technology Reporters’ Association (NITRA), […]
Olieh Somtochukwu, an employee of a real estate firm in Anambra State, has emerged as the first millionaire in Globacom’s Glo Jolly Win promo. The lucky winner claimed the N1 million cash prize after participating in the promo by entering with just N100 in August. The Glo Jolly Win promo, […]
As Nigeria accelerates its transition into a knowledge-based economy, the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in driving growth, innovation, and productivity took center stage at the 4th edition of the Nigeria Information Technology Reporters Association (NITRA) ICT Growth Conference. Themed “Impact of AI on National Development: Prospects, Policies, and Challenges […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), and MainOne, an Equinix company, have all pledged their support for the launch of a new book by former PUNCH Editor, Dayo Oketola. The book, titled The Catalyst: Nigerian Tech Evolution Through a Journalist’s Lens, offers […]
The Forum of Women in Film and TV in Nigeria (FWIFT Nigeria) has officially announced the 2024 Women in Film and TV Conference, set to take place on September 18, 2024, at the Africa Creative Market, hosted at the Landmark Events Center, Victoria Island, Lagos. The highly anticipated event will […]
