The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, is set to launch the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) Vigilant App and MTN Closed User Group (CUG) Network in Abuja on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. The launch will take place at the Nigeria Police Resource Centre in the Federal Capital Territory as part of ongoing efforts by the…
Dr. Richard Okoye Says Digital Healthcare, Advanced Treatment and Local Expertise Can Keep Nigerians From Seeking Care Abroad Founder of Save-A-Life Mission Hospital, Port Harcourt, Dr. Richard Okoye, has said Nigeria can reverse its medical tourism trend and improve its low life expectancy through sustained investment in technology, local healthcare capacity and collaboration with Nigerian…
Nigerian education technology company Heels and Tech, led by entrepreneur Bisola Alabi, has been selected for Cohort 4 of the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship in Nigeria. The company will receive $100,000 in equity-free funding, alongside expert support aimed at helping it expand its impact across education and technology. The selection places Alabi and Heels and…
The robotics landscape in Nigeria is gradually evolving. What was once largely associated with university laboratories, technology competitions and students developing small machines for exhibitions is now giving way to a growing wave of companies transforming robotics and artificial intelligence into practical solutions for education, security, agriculture, healthcare, manufacturing and other sectors. From developing intelligent…
A Kenyan-built artificial intelligence tool is seeking to make everyday movement safer and more independent for people with visual impairments by helping users identify obstacles as they navigate Nairobi. The platform, known as Sightra, combines artificial intelligence, audio guidance and GPS navigation through a web application that can be accessed using a smartphone. The system…
Australia’s newly enacted law empowering the government to impose levies on technology giants that refuse to pay local news organisations marks a significant turning point in global digital governance. The development signals a broader international shift, with countries increasingly seeking to assert sovereignty over their informational and cultural assets. The era in which major technology…
As Nigeria’s technology ecosystem continues to grow, much of the attention has focused on consumer-facing sectors such as fintech, e-commerce and digital services. Despite the progress recorded in these areas, challenges remain, particularly regarding the compatibility of foreign-built technologies with Nigeria’s unique business, regulatory and operational environment. There are also growing concerns about whether enough…
In today’s evolving security environment, technology and strategic partnerships play a critical role in ensuring the effective and proactive protection of oil assets. Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL) combines both approaches to ensure that oil assets are efficiently protected and production quotas are maintained. The company continues to partner with global players to strengthen…
NIM Calls for Better Governance, Capacity Building and Technology Adoption The Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM) is seeking a stronger role in shaping Nigeria’s economic and institutional development as management experts call for improved governance, capacity building, technology adoption and sustainable resource management. The call was made on Wednesday in Lagos at the institute’s 65th…
NITDA Moves to Standardise Innovation Hubs and Expand Nigeria’s Tech Ecosystem The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has commenced efforts to standardise innovation hubs across Nigeria as part of a broader strategy to decentralise the country’s technology ecosystem and create opportunities for innovators, entrepreneurs and startups beyond the traditional technology centres of Lagos and…