The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has said that effective inmate classification and the deployment of technology are essential for managing correctional centres across Africa. Tunji-Ojo made the remarks on Wednesday in Abuja during the opening of the Regional Conference on Prisoner Classification and the Use of Technology in Prison Settings in Africa. The…
The United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) and the Royal Armed Forces of the Kingdom of Morocco have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to establish the Africa Multidomain Training and Experimentation Center (AMTEC), a new training and technology testing hub for the African continent. According to a statement issued by AFRICOM on Monday, the agreement…
As Africa’s startup ecosystem continues to evolve, industry leaders have stressed that impressive fundraising announcements alone are no longer enough to win over increasingly cautious investors. Instead, the focus has shifted to developing products that address real consumer challenges. This formed the central theme of the latest quarterly UBA Business Series titled, “Building for Africa’s…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is considering conducting a comprehensive audit of its electoral technology systems and organising a mock presidential election as part of preparations for the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN), disclosed this on Thursday while receiving the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Dr. Richard Montgomery, during a…
As concerns persist over gender inequality in science, technology and innovation in Nigeria, the KSH Foundation has intensified its efforts to empower young women with digital and entrepreneurial skills, stressing that deliberate investment in girls is essential to narrowing the country’s technology gap. The non-profit organisation, established by Khalil Suleiman Halilu in 2022, recently unveiled…
Cirvee Academy has successfully hosted the third edition of Tech Cirvee Fest, bringing together more than 7,000 young people, entrepreneurs, technology professionals and industry leaders for one of Africa’s largest youth-focused technology festivals. The event took place at the International Conference Centre (ICC), University of Ibadan, after being rescheduled from June 6 to July 11,…
Abia and Enugu states have called for stronger regional collaboration aimed at training 150,000 tech talents and incubating 3,000 startups across Nigeria. The call was made on Wednesday during the South-East Regional Activation of the Africa Innovation Foundry (AIF), held at the Abia State Secretariat Complex in Umuahia. The event attracted government officials, innovators, investors…
Babcock University and New Horizons Nigeria have deployed an Artificial Intelligence-powered drone surveillance system aimed at strengthening campus security and expanding practical technology education for students. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the initiative is designed to improve security while equipping students with skills in drone technology, robotics and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Speaking…
Prof. Johnson Abimbola, President of the Nigerian Society of Physical Sciences (NSPS), has said that emerging technologies are transforming research and development in the physical sciences and require increased funding to maximise their potential. Abimbola stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Wednesday while discussing the impact…
Nigerian proptech startup OgaRent has announced its efforts to address challenges in the country’s rental market by leveraging technology to connect landlords directly with prospective tenants and short-stay guests. Founded by Idris Balogun Oluwaseun and co-founded by Faith Udoka Ifeanyichukwu, the startup is focused on enhancing transparency, reducing the role of unnecessary intermediaries and simplifying…