Winifried Ibe In a bid to enhance evidence-based communication and strengthen factual public reporting, JournoTech has conducted a capacity-building training for the staff of the National Orientation Agency (NOA) in Imo State. The session brought together representatives from all the local government areas in the state. Facilitated by Harriet Ijeomah, Nigeria Product Manager for NewsAssist […]
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) has reiterated the need for innovation and international competitiveness in Nigeria’s accounting profession, as it formally inaugurated Alhaji Ganiyu Mustafa as the sixth chairman of its Sokoto and District Society. The investiture ceremony, held on Saturday in Sokoto, marked a leadership transition from the outgoing chairman, Ismail […]
Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has called for caution in the adoption of artificial intelligence within the judiciary, stressing the need for strong ethical and legal safeguards as the country embraces digital justice reforms. Speaking at a public lecture hosted by the Faculty of Law, University of Lagos, on Wednesday, Justice Kekere-Ekun said […]
Start Innovation Hub, a Uyo-based technology incubation firm, has been officially approved by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) as one of 16 privately owned training centres in Akwa Ibom State. The approval follows a verification visit to the company’s headquarters by NBTE officials, who assessed its facilities and capacity to deliver skill-based training. […]
Marketing and tech experts at MarkHack 4.0 have spotlighted the power of youth-led innovation in shaping Nigeria’s digital marketing future, urging brands to embrace homegrown solutions and rethink engagement strategies tailored to younger generations. At the two-day event held in Lagos, the convener and founder of Eko Innovation Centre, Victor Olugbenga Afolabi, said the platform […]
In a joint message marking Nigeria’s 26 years of uninterrupted democratic rule, ambassadors from five Western nations have urged the Nigerian government to urgently reform its Cybercrimes Act, warning that the current law threatens free speech and investor confidence. Signed by representatives from the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Finland, and Norway, the statement highlighted […]
The Lagos State Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems, Abisola Olusanya, has urged startups and private businesses to play a more active role in transforming Nigeria’s food landscape. Speaking at the inaugural PricePally Impact Summit on Monday, Olusanya emphasized the need for scalable, tech-driven solutions to tackle challenges in food access and distribution. She praised […]
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has inaugurated a joint inter-agency committee to develop a digital traceability portal aimed at combating counterfeit products and enhancing supply chain transparency in Nigeria. The initiative will assign unique QR codes to products, allowing consumers, retailers, manufacturers, and regulators to verify authenticity and track product origin. Speaking […]
Keystone Bank Limited has reinforced its commitment to education in Nigeria through two impactful projects in Kaduna and Ekiti states. The bank recently renovated and fully equipped a block of classrooms at Sarki Sambo L.G.E.A Primary School in Zaria, Kaduna State, under its Educational Support Initiative. The project aims to create a more conducive learning […]
A group of investors led by Tesla CEO Elon Musk has made a $97.4 billion bid to acquire OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, in an effort to restore the company’s original non-profit mission. The proposal, first reported by The Wall Street Journal on Monday, aims to purchase all of OpenAI’s assets and redirect the organization […]
