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FG Orders Twitter, Tik Tok, Others to Appoint Country Reps

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The National Information Technology Development Agency has disclosed that interactive computer service platforms and Internet intermediaries are required to fulfill certain conditions in running their services in Nigeria. These conditions are stated in the recently released Code of Practice for Continue Reading

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Stakeholder Calls For Protection of Journalists

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Every 13th day of February is set aside to commemorate World Radio Day.  In this special report, Olaolu Fawole looks at the theme of this year’s edition which was ‘Radio and Trust’ His report Olaolu FawoleContinue Reading

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Nigerians Jubilate Over Twitter Ban Lifting

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Nigerians have described the lift of the ban on Twitter operation in the country as a welcome relief. A public affairs analyst, Dr Moses Duruji, said lifting the ban was the right thing to do going by the number of Nigerians who utilized the media platform not just for social interaction but also for business […]Continue Reading

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FG Lifts Ban on Twitter

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The Federal Government has lifted its suspension on Twitter. The decision was announced by Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, Chairman Technical Committee Nigeria-Twitter Engagement and Director-General National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA). Kashifu, in a statement in Abuja, said the approval was given following a memo written to the President by Minister of Continue Reading

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NCC Warns Against “AbstractEmu” Android Malware

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The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has warned telecom consumers and the general public of a new Android malware. The recently discovered malware, named “AbstractEmu”, can gain access to smartphones, control infected smartphones and silently modify device settings while simultaneously taking steps to evade detection. A statement by the commission says Continue Reading

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Makinde Advocates Female Students’ Involvement In Technology

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The wife of the Oyo State Governor, Mrs Tamunominini Makinde has called on female students to be more involved in the technological revolution being experienced in the world to be at par, with their male counterparts. Mrs Makinde made the call at a programme organized for the girls to commemorate this year’s international day of […]Continue Reading

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OYHA Member Advocates Industrial Incubation Centres In Oyo

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In an efforts to address continued rise in unemployment, internet fraud and other crimes perpetrated by youth, a member of the Oyo state house of Assembly, Mr Seyi Adisa has called for the establishment of Industrial Incubation Centres.   Mr Adisa, representing Afijio State Constituency made the call during the house plenary while presenting a motion […]Continue Reading

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Technological Experts Seek Framework To Recognize Individual Competences

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Experts have advocated the development of a National Skills Qualification framework that will recognize individuals competencies, irrespective of how such skills were acquired.  They made the submission during a lecture at the Federal Polytechnic Ilaro, Ogun State. The Raheem Adisa Oloyo Annual Lecture, according to the organizers was put together to enable stakeholders to Continue Reading

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Oyo Government Set To Digitize Public Work Force

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Oyo state government has disclosed plans to ensure a transition of its record keeping processes and registries in the state public and civil service from analog to digital through its office on ICT/e-governance. The commissioner for establishment and training, Alhaji Siju Lawal stated this during a workshop organized by the state government for public and […]Continue Reading

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Lawmaker Empowers Youths With Modern Day Technology

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Lawmaker representing Ogo Oluwa/ Surulere Federal Constituency, Segun Odebunmi has empowered youths in the creative industry with modern day tools to enhance their job. Items doled out for the youth in the constituency included laptops and types of cameras. Presenting the items at Igbo Ile, Surulere local government, Odebunmi charged the beneficiaries to identify modern Continue Reading

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PMB Seeks Confirmation of New DG NASRDA

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President Muhammadu Buhari has requested the Senate to confirm the nomination of Ahmad Shaba Halilu as Director General, National Space Research and Development Agency, NASRDA. In a letter to Senate President Ahmad Lawan, President Buhari said he was acting in line with the NASRDA Act of 2010. Dr Halilu was until his nomination, the Acting […]Continue Reading

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Covid-19: RATTAWU Urges Stakeholders to Utilize Advantage of Radio

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As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to mark Radio Day, relevant authorities in the fight against Covid-19 pandemic have been urged to take advantage of the wide coverage of Radio to curb the rising tide of the new variant of the virus This is contained in a statement issued by the National President […]Continue Reading

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Elon Musk to Give $100m for “Best Carbon Capture Technology”

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Elon Musk, founder of SpaceX and chief executive officer of Tesla Inc. (Photo: Bloomberg) Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk, now the world’s richest person with a net worth north of $180 billion, announced on Twitter that he planned to give away $100 million as prize for the “best carbon capture technology.” He added in a […]Continue Reading

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FG Directs Removal of USSD Fees for NIN Retrieval

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The Federal Government has directed the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to remove the N20 USSD fee imposed on subscribers for NIN retrieval requests. In a statement, the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy Dr Ibrahim Pantami said the directive which takes immediate effect, is an intervention aimed Continue Reading

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Gov. Makinde Flags off E-Governance

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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state has flagged off the first phase of E-governance with 1,108 computers and other digital facilities which include fiber-optic cables for the use of ministries, departments and agencies in the state. The flag ceremony took place at the ICT Centre located inside the State Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan. Governor Makinde, while […]Continue Reading

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Telecommunication Industry, A Major Factor Of Economic Growth – Prof. Dambatta

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The Nigerian Communication Commission, NCC, says the telecommunication industry has become an enabler of economic growth which touches all other sectors of the economy for improved operational efficiency. The executive vice-chairman of the agency, Professor Garba Umar Danbatta stated this during the 41st Kano International Trade Fair organized by the Kano Chamber of Continue Reading

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FG Inaugurates Digital Capacity Developments Projects in Oyo

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As part of efforts towards reducing unemployment among Nigerian youths, seven digital capacity development projects have been inaugurated in Oyo State. The event which was held through virtual conferencing saw Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ali Pantami flagging off the project at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso and ICT Innovation Continue Reading

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Technology No Longer a Luxury, It’s Our New Way Of Life, Says Osinbajo

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PRESS RELEASE VP adds: “With tech innovation, the democratization of law and justice now on fast-track” Technology and the innovations it entail has defined a new way of life, taking technology away from the realms of luxury into the arena of everyday endeavours whether in the professions or in matters of lifestyle generally.  In fact, […]Continue Reading

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IBEDC: Customers Decry Erratic Power Supply

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Constant power supply is important for the economic growth of any developing Nation. In recent times, power supply by the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company, IBEDC, has been erratic and this has generated concerns from residents of the metropolis. Residents of Ibadan, who expressed displeasure at the incessant disruption in electricity supply, Continue Reading

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MASTS: OSHA Urges Network Service Providers to Prioritize Public Safety

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The Osun State House of Assembly has advised all Network service providers to always put human safety first in placing their masts. Chairman, House Committee on Environment and Sanitation, Mr. Benjamin Ogundipe gave the advice during an oversight visit to the site of an erected telecommunication mast in Obalende town in Ipetu Ijesa, Oriade Local […]Continue Reading

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Blacksmiths Appeal for Government’s Support, Donate Hand-washing Device to FRCN

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National Blacksmith, Welders and Iron Benders Association, Oyo State chapter has donated a hand-washing device to the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, Ibadan Zonal Station, Dugbe, Ibadan. The device which has a height of about four feet is operated with a pedal to avoid touching the metal. Governor of the association, Mr Munirudeen Adegoke […]Continue Reading

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Ekiti Government Moves to Boost Internet Access across the State

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The Ekiti State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MOU, with a private organization, the Oodua Infraco Resources Limited, with a view towards providing internet facility in all the nooks and crannies of the state. The State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi while signing the documents said that the step would open a lot of opportunities […]Continue Reading

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Nigerian Inventor Develops Prototype COVID-19 Detector

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A prototype COVID-19 detector yet to be completed but capable of detecting millions of COVID-19 victims has been developed a 37years old technologist, Pastor Samuel Oludipe in Ejioku Ibadan.  Speaking on the project, Pastor Oludipe said he developed an equipment called “probe” to be held by an individual for test on covid-19.  According to him, […]Continue Reading

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Expert Advocates Utilizing ICT in Language Documentation

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Broadcast media has been urged to take advantage of development in information technology, especially in helping to preserve the indigenous languages. A research scientist and artificial intelligence expert, Dr. Tunde Adegbola, stated this at a lecture organized by the Information and Communication Technology, ICT, Department of Radio Nigeria Ibadan, Oba Adebimpe Road, Continue Reading

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Digital Skill: Federal Government to Empower 1.5 Million Youths

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The Federal Government is to empower one point five million Nigerian youths with various grant for Digital Skill acquisition. The Minister of Sports and Youth Development Mr Sunday Dare announced this at the Obafemi Awolowo University Ile Ife, where the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi honoured one hundred outstanding Nigerian youths. Correspondent, Adenitan Akinola […]Continue Reading