ABUJA, Nigeria – June 2025 The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has officially launched a digital Port Community System developed by the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) in a landmark move to modernize Nigeria’s maritime operations and enhance global competitiveness. The unveiling ceremony, held at NIMASA Headquarters, marked a significant
ABUJA, NIGERIA — Telecommunications giant MTN Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to Nigeria’s digital transformation by investing ₦3 billion in the 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) initiative, a flagship programme aimed at upskilling young Nigerians in tech-related fields. The investment, channeled through the Pan-African United Foundation, has enabled the training of over 90,000 Nigerians across
NEW DELHI — Jubilation swept across India on Wednesday, June 26, 2025, as the nation successfully launched its first astronaut into space in over four decades, marking a significant milestone in the country’s space exploration ambitions. The astronaut, Wing Commander Prashanth Nair, was launched aboard the Gaganyaan-1 mission, India’s first human spaceflight since the country’s
Lagos – June 24, 2025 – Nigeria’s internet infrastructure is grappling with a long-standing challenge known as the “border problem,” where local internet traffic is often routed through foreign countries before reaching its destination—even when both sender and receiver are within Nigeria. This inefficiency leads to higher data costs, slower speeds, and security vulnerabilities. In
In a bold step toward leveraging technology in the fight against corruption, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to drive innovation-driven anti-corruption strategies. The MOU signing, which took place at NASENI Headquarters, saw the
Abuja, Nigeria | June 18, 2025 In a groundbreaking leap for inclusive technology, researchers and innovators have unveiled a revolutionary assistive device, Artificial Intelligence-Driven Robotic Hands, designed to empower communication for the deaf and deaf-blind communities. The innovation, developed through a collaboration of leading tech institutes and disability advocates, uses machine learning, gesture recognition, and
Abuja, Nigeria – June 18, 2025The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has projected that Nigeria’s emerging space industry holds the potential to contribute up to $1 billion to the national Gross Domestic Product (GDP), if properly harnessed. This was revealed during a recent stakeholders’ engagement session hosted by the ACCI in partnership with
In a strategic move to equip vulnerable youth with digital and entrepreneurial skills, the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), in collaboration with the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), on Monday launched a five-day digital training programme targeted at young people, particularly adolescents living with HIV. The initiative, which brings together
For the first time, Nigeria made a remarkable debut at London Tech Week—not just as a participant, but as a leader shaping the global conversation around digital outsourcing and innovation. Represented by the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy (FMCIDE) and the 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) programme, Nigeria showcased its strengths as
The Nigeria Police Force has reinforced its commitment to securing lives and property with the introduction of the electronic Central Motor Registry (e-CMR), a digital system designed to protect vehicle owners across the country. Backed by Section 4 of the Police Act and Section 214 of the Constitution, the police are legally mandated to maintain
