GITEX Nigeria 2026: FG Pushes Digital Innovation Agenda as Tech Giants, Investors Converge on Abuja, Lagos The Federal Government is intensifying efforts to position Nigeria as a leading hub for artificial intelligence and digital innovation in Africa as technology giants, investors, startups and policymakers prepare to converge on Abuja and Lagos for the 2026 edition…
FG Begins Development of Nigeria’s First National Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology Strategy The Federal Government has commenced the development of Nigeria’s first National Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology Strategic Plan aimed at strengthening disability-inclusive healthcare and improving rehabilitation services nationwide. The initiative was unveiled in Abuja on Tuesday during a three-day stakeholders’ zero draft meeting on…
Liquid Intelligent Technologies Deploys Light-Beam Technology to Bridge Lagos Fibre Gaps Liquid Intelligent Technologies is deploying light-beam technology developed by Google spinout Taara to provide connectivity to data centres and large enterprise networks in Lagos, addressing the high costs and delays associated with laying underground fibre across densely populated urban corridors. The deployment currently includes…
Presidential Media Tour Commends NASENI’s Progress in Local Technology Development The Presidential Renewed Hope Media Tour has commended the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) for its remarkable progress in advancing local technology development. The team described the agency as a key driver of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and Nigeria’s…
HR Expert Urges Practitioners to Harness Technology with a Human Touch Mr Olufemi Omoyele, President and Chairman of the Governing Council of the Chartered Institute of Human Resources Management of Nigeria (CIHRM), has urged human resources managers to apply technology in their duties while maintaining a human face. Omoyele made the call on Thursday in…
India-Nigeria Partnership Set to Deepen Across Agriculture, Technology and Energy Nigeria-based Indian businessman and socialite, Sanjay Jain, has projected that Nigeria and India could emerge as major global powers between 2050 and 2100, noting that cooperation between both countries is expected to deepen in areas including agriculture, 5G technology and energy transition. Jain said India…
Advances in agricultural technology have transformed countries with limited natural resources into global leaders in food production. The Netherlands uses artificial intelligence, sensors, robotics and precision agriculture to maximise productivity despite its small landmass, while Israel has overcome harsh desert conditions through innovations such as drip irrigation, desalination, water recycling and climate-controlled farming. The article…
The future of journalism belongs to professionals who use technology to advance truth rather than fear or depend entirely on it, according to Dr. Samson Owolabi, a lecturer in the Department of Public Relations and Advertising at Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo. Dr. Owolabi made the remarks while delivering a lecture at an event organised by…
Implementation, Not Technology, Remains Genomics’ Biggest Challenge A generation ago, sequencing a single human genome took years and cost several hundred million dollars. Today, the same process can be completed in a matter of days by a mid-sized laboratory. Despite these advances, genomics specialist Manan Chandra, who has spent nearly eleven years in the sequencing…
ASUS and Konga Open Africa’s First ASUS Flagship Store in Nigeria Lagos, Nigeria | August 3, 2026 – ASUS and Konga have officially opened Africa’s first ASUS flagship store, marking a significant milestone in premium technology retail in Nigeria. Situated in Computer Village, Ikeja, the flagship store brings together ASUS’ globally recognised innovation and Konga’s…