Tag: Drones
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NBC to deploy drones in boundary management – DG
The National Boundary Commission (NBC), says it will deploy drones, advanced geospatial technologies, and mapping tools to improve accuracy and efficiency in boundary management in the country in 2025.
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NCAA sets up dedicated unit to regulate usage of drones
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has set up a dedicated unit to regulate the usage of Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), popularly known as drones, in the country.
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TRENDING: Finnish firm employs, flies 22 year old Nigerian drone maker to Finland
Ignatius Asabor, a twenty-two year old Nigerian who makes drones has been flown to Finland and given a job by a foreign company. Ignatius who makes special drones using local materials was flown to Finland by a foreign company and got employment with the same company. Breaking the news on Linkedin, the Managing Director of…
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FG to deploy CCTV, drones to fight mounting insecurity in South West – Ooni
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, on Wednesday disclosed that arrangement is being made to deploy drones and CCTVs to boost security of lives and properties in the South West. He spoke with State House correspondents after leading other traditional rulers from the South West for a meeting with the President of the Presidential…
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2019: Technology trends to watch out for in Nigeria
Technology is impacting communities and markets in unprecedented ways in Nigeria and at such remarkable speed that sets the country apart and propels the entire African continent forward. This transformation comes with massive commercial potential for both local and international business. As we head into 2019, these are the technologies that are driving innovation and…
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Boko Haram set to deploy drones to wreak more havoc – US Intelligence
Faced with increasing loss of personnel and strongholds, ISIS and operatives from its affiliates, including Boko Haram, are nearing advanced stages in turning ‘civilian’ drones into deadly weapons of warfare, expert intelligence and counter-terrorism evaluations from the United States have warned. A global alert from the US-based Combating Terrorism Centre based in the United States…
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FG bans unauthorised use of drones, broadcast equipment
The federal government has, as part of broad measures to stem the tide of insecurity in the country, banned the unauthorised acquisition of firearms, drones and broadcast equipment. This was disclosed on Thursday by the National Security Adviser (NSA), Babagana Monguno, during the General Security Appraisal Committee Meeting at the Office of NSA (ONSA) in…
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Ericsson lists 10 hot consumer trends
Mobile phone company, Ericsson, on Thursday listed 10 mobile phone consumer expectations in the next five years the organization has tagged the expectations “10 Hot Consumer Trends for 2018”. The company’s Country Manager, Mr Olivier Vandermoten, said at the event in Lagos that the trends were discovered from surveys. Vandermoten said that while some of…
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Drones spotted 88 times near planes in Germany in 2017
Drones were spotted 88 times near aeroplanes in Germany in 2017, according to the air-traffic control centre and pilots. The German air-traffic control centre in Langen near Frankfurt reported that drones were spotted 70 times nears airports across the country in 2017, while pilots saw a further 18 drones over the year. The number of…
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FG moves to ban unlicensed drones in Nigeria
The Minister of State for Aviation Hadi Sirika says full regulation of drones is imminent, with a possible clampdown on the unlicensed use of them. Although drones are being used globally to fight terrorism, deliver medical care and other good causes, they also pose a security risk as they can deliver deadly light weight bombs.…