August 3, 2025

Technology

General Technology

Regional Maritime Security Workshop Concludes as Nigeria Immigration Service Bolsters Operations with Technology and Training

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening maritime security through the adoption of cutting-edge technology and intensive capacity building, as the Regional Maritime Security Workshop concluded in Lagos. The workshop, which brought together maritime and border security stakeholders from across West Africa, focused on enhancing regional cooperation in the face of

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General Technology

Arewa Tech Festival: FG Reaffirms Commitment to Youth-Driven Digital Transformation in Katsina

KATSINA — The Federal Government has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to fostering inclusive digital innovation and equipping Nigerian youth with the tools to lead the country’s technology revolution, as top government officials engaged young tech talents at the Arewa Tech Festival in Katsina. Speaking during the event, a senior government official highlighted the administration’s focused

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General Technology

Lagos Government Eyes AI Technology to Transform Driver Training Through Strategic Partnership

In a move aimed at redefining driver education and improving road safety, the Lagos State Government is considering the deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered solutions to modernize training programmes at the Lagos State Drivers’ Institute (LASDRI). The initiative, which is being proposed in collaboration with the AI Driving Metaverse Group (AIDMG), holds the promise of

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Education Technology

FG Commissions Ultra-Modern Cybersecurity Centre at Bayero University, Kano

KANO — In a move to bolster Nigeria’s cybersecurity capacity and foster innovation in digital security, the Federal Government has commissioned a state-of-the-art Cybersecurity Centre at Bayero University, Kano (BUK). The facility, which was officially handed over on Monday, represents a strategic investment in research, training, and national cyber defense capabilities. The centre is designed

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General Technology

Nigeria and Benin Deploy Tech Innovation, SIGMAT, to Curb Smuggling

ABUJA — In a landmark step towards strengthening border security and promoting trade compliance, the governments of Nigeria and the Republic of Benin have jointly deployed the SIGMAT (Interconnected Goods Transit System) technology to combat smuggling across their shared borders. The innovation, developed under the framework of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS),

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General Technology

Let Technology Lead the Way — CGC Adeniyi Charges Customs Officers at ICT Retreat

The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, has called on officers and stakeholders of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to fully embrace technology as a strategic tool for enhancing operational efficiency, transparency, and service delivery. He made the call while addressing participants at the Nigeria Customs Service ICT retreat, held on Tuesday, May 21, 2025,

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Technology

Nigerian Air Force Strengthens Push for Indigenous Defence Technology

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has intensified efforts to advance indigenous defence technology as part of its ongoing drive to enhance national security and operational capability. This move reflects the NAF’s commitment to self-reliance and technological innovation amid evolving security challenges. A major highlight of this initiative is the development of the Tsaigumi Unmanned Aerial

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Economy General Technology

Niger State Set to Establish Special Purpose Vehicle for Strategic Collaboration with NASRDA

The Niger State Government has announced plans to establish a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) to foster a formal partnership with the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), in a move aimed at leveraging space technology for socio-economic development within the state. Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago, known for his forward-thinking approach to agricultural and technological

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General Technology

FG, Huawei Discuss Tech-Driven Solutions to Nigeria’s Security Challenges

BEIJING, CHINA — In a strategic push to deepen Nigeria’s digital security infrastructure, the Federal Government has initiated high-level discussions with Chinese tech giant, Huawei Technologies Limited, on leveraging advanced technologies to address the country’s security concerns. Leading the delegation to Huawei’s global headquarters in China, the Honourable Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, underscored

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General Technology

Nigeria Customs Pushes for Smart Border Control at Africa Border Security Week in South Africa

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has restated its commitment to advancing border security through the integration of smart technologies, as it joined other African nations at the Africa Border Security Week held in Cape Town, South Africa. The conference, which took place from May 6 to 7, 2025, brought together top-level border security officials, policymakers,

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