The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary with a landmark event, the Media and Development Conference 2024 (#MDC2024), taking place from November 25 to November 26 at the Abuja Continental Hotel. This special conference, under the theme “Navigating Global Shifts: Media and Technology for Inclusive and Sustainable […]
At the launch of the 2025 Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum (DRIF25) in Lusaka, Zambia, Paradigm Initiative’s Executive Director, ‘Gbenga Sesan, highlighted the importance of protecting the internet as the last significant civic space available in the Global South. Sesan urged African countries to prioritize safeguarding this space, emphasizing the “fierce urgency” of defending civic […]
The Education and Empowerment Centre for Women (EECW), a dedicated non-governmental organization, has successfully launched a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) workshop aimed at empowering 60 female secondary school students in Southern Kaduna. This initiative seeks to equip young girls with critical skills in science and technology, addressing the pressing need for increased […]
Experts in Nigeria’s education sector are calling on stakeholders to adopt technology-driven solutions to tackle gender-based learning barriers and promote equal opportunities for all students. The October session of Edtech Mondays, a Co-Creation Hub (CCHUB) initiative in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation’s Centre for Innovative Teaching & Learning in ICT, focused on “Potential of Technology […]
GIVO (Garbage In, Value Out), a leading climate-tech startup, marked a milestone in sustainable waste management with the launch of its third zero-carbon recycling hub in Lagos at Abraham Adesanya Junction, Lekki-Epe Expressway. Coinciding with International Day of Climate Action on October 24, the event brought together climate activists, development aid organizations, and local leaders […]
The Federal Government has launched a high-tech surveillance control room to monitor Lagos’ Third Mainland Bridge and surrounding areas, aimed at bolstering security and rapid response capabilities. Senator Dave Umahi, the Minister of Works, unveiled the initiative during a visit to inspect ongoing infrastructure projects across the southwest. The control center is staffed by a […]
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) is set to launch a groundbreaking, phased contactless passport renewal system starting November 1, 2024, in Canada. This innovative service will allow Nigerians to renew their passports online, significantly minimizing the need for in-person visits to NIS offices. The announcement was made via a video shared on the NIS official […]
The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) is embarking on a significant partnership with the Defence Space Administration (DSA) to foster innovative solutions aimed at enhancing national development. This collaboration was announced during a visit by NASRDA’s Director General, Dr. Matthew Adepoju, to the DSA Headquarters in Abuja. The joint efforts reflect a growing […]
At the forefront of cybersecurity discussions, Microsoft has emphasized the growing need for enhanced security measures, particularly in light of rising cyber threats linked to the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI). During the recent Microsoft Ignite event, Lee-Anne James, Chief Data Officer at Microsoft South Africa, highlighted the increasingly sophisticated nature of cyber attacks, […]
In a groundbreaking move to propel women entrepreneurs to the forefront of Nigeria’s digital economy, the Association of Nigerian Women Business Network (ANWBN) has unveiled an innovative e-commerce platform. This pioneering initiative enables women to sell goods globally, earn a sustainable income, and combat inflation. At the ANWBN Annual Summit 2024, themed “Future-Ready Entrepreneur: Skill […]
