Nigeria success story in space technology, a model for developing nations – NASDRA
Dr Felix Ale, Head, Media and Corporation Communication of the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), says the success story of agency in space […]
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30 viaually-impaired students benefit from SIFAX ICT training
A total of 30 visually-impaired students have benefitted from a digital/ICT skill training programme sponsored by SIFAX Group in Lagos. The Corporate Affairs Manager of […]
Google sensitises over 500 teachers on Internet usage
An American multinational technology company, Google, on Thursday sensitised no fewer than 500 primary school teachers in Badagry, Lagos State, on the use of google […]
Website Designer in Court for alleged breach of Peace
For allegedly refusing to allow a Pastor access his Website, the Police on Thursday has charged a 28 years old man, Oluwatosin Olawuyi, in an […]
Internet of Things (IoT) under fire: Kaspersky detects 100m attacks on smart devices in H1 2019
Kaspersky (www.Kaspersky.co.za) honeypots – networks of virtual copies of various internet connected devices and applications – have detected 105 million attacks on IoT devices coming […]
BPP trains MDAs on new portal to enhance transparency in procurement process
The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), has commenced a capacity building workshop to educate procurement officers on the use of Nigeria Open Contract Portal (NOCOPO) […]
TETFund to aid Centers of Excellence for innovative research nationwide
The Executive Secretary, Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Prof. Suleiman Bogoro, says the organization will fund Centers of Excellence for innovative research in the six […]
Breaking: Chiniki Guard, Nigerian start-up wins GITEX star prize
Chiniki Guard, a Nigerian Information Communication Technology (ICT) startup application has won the best prize of $10,000 in the Artificial Intelligence category competition at the […]
NITDA donates computers to Nasarawa govt. to boost ICT
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has donated 100 laptop computers to the Nasarawa State government to boost Information Communication Technology (ICT) in the […]
Facebook expands third-party fact-checking to 10 more African countries
After successfully pioneering its anti-fake news project in Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, Cameroon and Senegal, Facebook says it has expanded its Third-Party Fact-Checking Programme to […]
GITEX 2019: Jelani Aliyu says Nigeria’s automotive device testing centres 85% complete
Mr Jelani Aliyu, the Director General, National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) on Tuesday says the construction of three automotive device testing centres in […]
Facebook removes accounts from UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, Indonesia
Facebook has removed hundreds of accounts, pages and groups from its social network platforms that the company says were involved in coordinated inauthentic behaviour. The […]
NITT can design Made-in-Nigeria vehicles —Amaechi
Chief Rotimi, Minister of Transportation says the Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology (NITT) Zaria, has all it takes to design “Made-in-Nigeria” vehicles. Amaechi stated this […]
School boy tractor manufacturer seeks support for advancement
Ismaila Surajo, who is fabricating mini tractors and other farming tools, has appealed to the Federal Government for support to enable him deepen his knowledge […]
Nigeria to save N3.6 trn through Competiveness Strategy – Onu
Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, Minister of Science and Technology on Friday, said Nigeria would save N3.6 trillion through proper implementation of the National Strategy for Competitiveness […]
Be wary of downloading Apps from play store, Expert warns Android users
The founder of Digital Hub, Mr Joseph Dogo, has warned Android users to be careful of downloading Apps from the play store because such Apps […]
EU court: Google not obliged to remove sensitive results worldwide
Google is not obliged to stop sensitive information from appearing in search results worldwide, the EU’s highest court ruled on Tuesday, in a move greeted […]
Facebook unveils new Portal video chat, TV streaming devices
Facebook Inc (FB.O) unveiled new models of its Portal video chatting devices on Wednesday, making the company’s first foray into TV streaming hardware but offering […]
Apple unveils research app with heart, women’s health studies
Apple today unveiled the Apple Research app for iPhone and Apple Watch users interested in sharing their health data, along with a series of studies […]
We need institution that will produce cutting edge AI applications –Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says Nigeria needs an institution that will produce cutting edge Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications for education, business, medicine, security among others. […]
INTERVIEW: How to enhance Mining in Nigeria – Alh Muhammed
The Vice President, Miners Association of Nigeria, Abuja, Alh. Musa Muhammed, a former Chairman, Kogi State Chapter, Miners Association of Nigeria speaks in an exclusive […]
TECNO to dazzle customers with unveiling of CAMON 12 September 5
Global premier mobile phone brand TECNO Mobile is set to unveil its camera smartphone CAMON 12 series on September 5th. This was contained in a […]
How dangerous WhatsApp bug could leak your data to hackers
#TrackNigeria WhatsApp users are recommended to be cautious as security experts have issued a warning after a new bug has been detected. The new bug allows […]
Facebook testing removal of like counts on its phone app
#TrackNigeria Earlier this year, Instagram began experimenting with hiding likes on posts, where followers of the poster could no longer see the number of likes […]
Nigeria Science Café: Scientists, journalists, communication officers brainstorm on effective strategies
By Abdallah el-Kurebe, Editor Journalists, scientists and communications officer converged on Abuja, Nigeria to participate in a Science Café jointly organised by the International Service […]