Tag: Technology
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Little role for space tech in nation’s security architecture, By Okoh Aihe
By Okoh Aihe As the security challenges in the country grow more complex, usually some questions come to mind; for instance, what is the role of the National Space and Research Development Agency (NASRDA) and NIGCOMSAT in assisting and strengthening the nation’s security architecture, that is, if you permit the cliché? Why will they never…
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Technology will punish you, By Okoh Aihe
By Okoh Aihe The title of this piece shouldn’t be insulting. It’s obviously not an invective because the fellow I am taking a ride in his Uber car has no reason to be rude to me. Quite a jolly good fellow, he was only trying to explain things to me, taking it that I am…
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COVID-19 is beyond technology – President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has said the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is beyond technology, power, and resources. President Buhari, who stated this on Monday during an online meeting with the Governors’ Forum, said there was need to continue to educate and persuade Nigerians to accept the reality of the situation. He urged the Governors to work closely…
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Technology used to incite violence in Nigeria, Buhari raises alarm
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday noted that technology has been abused as a tool for instigating violence in the country, instead of its good intent. He spoke at the State House while receiving the Chairman and Board members of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN). He said “Generally, technology has been enabler for good…
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Thinking Technology, Thinking Malu, By Hope Eghagha
By Hope Eghagha One of the wonders of the 21st century to me is the power of technology; that is, the power of science and the power of environmental transformation through scientific reasoning. Whoever imagined that in so short a time man would develop drone technology that could be deployed to the kind of use…
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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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TNG list: Top tech events of 2018
As 2018 wraps up, we take a look at some tech events that heralded the year. PP-18 One of top technology events that heralded the year 2018 is the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Plenipotentiary Conference 2018 (PP-18) that held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) from 29 October to 16 November. The PP-18 is one…
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Stakeholders underscore need for technology in education
Some education and technology stakeholders have underscored the need for integration of technology in education for effective performance and development. This was the focus of the Edu-Tech Fire Side Chat Series organised by Smart Kids Zone, an NGO in partnership with Global Innovation Learning Lab and AI6 in Abuja on Friday. The News Agency of…
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Climate change challenges: Osinbajo tasks Nigerian techies
The development, deployment and transfer of locally relevant climate technologies remain the best solution to climate change challenges, the Acting President , Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has said. The Office of the Vice-President said Osinbajo made the statement on Friday at the inauguration of the Nigeria Climate Innovation Centre (NCIC) situated at the Enterprise Development Centre…