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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 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

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Prof. Calls on Federal Govt. to Invest in AI

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A Professor of Computer Aided Engineering from the Federal University Oye Ekiti, Sam Adejuyigbe has called on Nigerian government to adopt and invest heavily in Artificial Intelligence, Mechatronics and Robotics towards addressing some of the nation’s challenges particularly in the areas of health, economy and security. This forms part of his Continue Reading

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Oyo Govt. To Collaborate With NCC On Emergency Communication Centre

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Oyo Govt. To Collaborate With NCC On Emergency Communication Centre Published by Editor at August 8, 2019 Categories Tags 0  0  0  Plans are underway to establish a more effective emergency communication centre for distress calls on security and other issues of urgent importance in Oyo state. The state governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde stated this […]Continue Reading

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Tornadoes Claim over 20 Lives in Eastern Alabama

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At least 23 people have been killed as tornadoes struck Lee County in Eastern Alabama, authorities say. County Sheriff Jay Jones said there had been “catastrophic” damage and there were fears more bodies would be found, while the number of injured persons is not yet known. Rescue efforts have been halted until dawn due to […]Continue Reading