Tech-Driven Learning Critical to Nigeria’s Human Capital Growth — Alausa
Nigeria’s Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, has emphasised that technology-driven learning is essential to unlocking the country’s human capital potential, warning that digital skills are now critical for building a globally competitive workforce. Speaking at the commissioning of the Katsina State Smart Secondary School, the minister described the project as a strategic investment in Nigeria’s […]
UK-Trained Nigerians Driving Innovation in Tech, Culture, Healthcare — British Council
A new wave of Nigerian professionals educated in the United Kingdom is playing a pivotal role in driving innovation and social progress across key sectors, the British Council has said. The organisation made this known at its Study UK Alumni Awards held in Lagos, where leaders in law, technology, culture, and healthcare gathered to celebrate […]
FG Targets 70% Digital Literacy, Prioritises Teacher Upskilling
The Federal Government has identified teacher training and upskilling as critical to achieving its target of 70 percent digital literacy by 2027, as Nigeria accelerates efforts to build a technology-driven economy. Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency, Kashifu Inuwa, made this known during a stakeholders’ dialogue in Abuja focused on aligning Nigeria’s education […]
CBN Tightens BVN Rules to Curb ₦1.2tn Fraud Risk, Aligns Nigeria with Global Standards
Nigeria’s digital finance ecosystem is set for a major regulatory shake-up as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) introduces stricter governance rules for the Bank Verification Number (BVN), targeting rising fraud risks across the country’s fast-growing electronic payments space. The revised framework, scheduled to take effect from May 1, 2026, is designed to strengthen identity […]
Nigeria Seeks Public Input on Proposed Child Online Safety Regulations
The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy has launched a nationwide public consultation on proposed regulations aimed at improving online safety for children using social media and digital platforms. Announcing the initiative on Tuesday, the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, said the consultation is designed to gather feedback from […]
Nigerians Can Now Use Google AI in Yorùbá and Hausa
Google has expanded the language capabilities of its AI-powered Search tools to include Yorùbá and Hausa, enabling millions of Nigerians to interact with artificial intelligence in their native languages. The update introduces support for the languages across features such as AI Overviews and AI Mode, allowing users to ask questions, explore topics, and receive AI-generated […]
Nigeria Joins Global Pact to Combat AI Privacy Abuse
Nigeria has joined more than 60 countries in endorsing a global agreement aimed at protecting individuals from privacy violations linked to artificial intelligence technologies capable of generating realistic images and videos. The agreement, titled the “Joint Statement on AI-Generated Imagery and the Protection of Privacy,” was coordinated by the Global Privacy Assembly through its International […]
From Classrooms to Tech Hubs: NIWIIT Launches ‘Campus Tech Queens’ to Bridge Nigeria’s Gender Gap
LOKOJA – In a strategic move to shatter the glass ceiling in Nigeria’s technology sector, the Nigerian Women in Information Technology (NIWIIT) has officially launched the Campus Tech Queens Initiative (NCTQI). The national programme, unveiled Wednesday at the Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, is designed to transform female students into global digital leaders through a rigorous […]
Ogun Chief Judge Advocates Tech Adoption, Stakeholder Collaboration to Tackle Sexual Violence
The Chief Judge of Ogun State, Mosunmola Dipeolu, has called for stronger collaboration among justice sector stakeholders and the adoption of technology-driven solutions to improve the handling of sexual violence cases in Nigeria. Speaking through Justice Funke Odubanjo at a stakeholders’ forum in Abeokuta, Dipeolu stressed that coordinated efforts involving the police, judiciary, legal practitioners, […]
Geoinformation Society of Nigeria (GEOSON) Calls for Government Action to Boost Women in Geospatial Technology
The Oyo State chapter of the Geoinformation Society of Nigeria (GEOSON) has called on government at all levels to implement targeted policies and support systems to increase women’s participation in geospatial science and technology. The appeal was made during the “Women in Geospatial Leadership Programme” held in Ibadan to mark the International Day of Women […]
