Sunrisal Secures $25,000 ECOWAS Grant for AI-Powered Rural Solar Solutions in Nigeria
Nigerian tech startup, Sunrisal, has been awarded a $25,000 grant by ECOWAS to develop AI-based rural solar solutions.
Technology
AI
NITDA Reveals Major Challenges in Nigeria’s Tech Sector
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has highlighted significant gaps in Nigeria's tech market, underscoring the need for urgent interventions.
Five Key Questions to Ponder Before Inking Remote Global Tech Job Contracts
Before embracing the allure of remote global tech job contracts, it's essential to ask critical questions that protect your professional and financial interests.
Cybersecurity
ISSAN Wins NITDA Award for Best Cybersecurity Awareness and Capacity Building Programme in Nigeria, Africa
The Information Security Society of Africa-Nigeria (ISSAN) has been honored with an award by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) for its outstanding work in cybersecurity awareness…
Startups & Tech
Infrax Tech Unveils AI Platform for Civil Engineering Projects in Nigeria
Nigerian tech startup Infrax Tech has launched an AI platform aimed at streamlining civil engineering projects in the country.
AI
Nigeria Launches AI Equity Report, Emphasizes Local Technology Development
Nigeria has launched an AI equity report, emphasizing the need for locally driven technology development, as reported by Premium Times Nigeria.
AI
Veterinary Council of Nigeria Encourages New FUNAAB Doctors to Embrace AI
The Veterinary Council of Nigeria has encouraged 45 newly inducted veterinary doctors from the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, to embrace AI.
Startups & Tech
Okra Solar Secures $7 Million Debt Facility for Expansion in Rural Nigeria
Nigerian solar startup Okra Solar has secured a $7 million debt facility from the British International Investment (BII), to expand its mesh-grid connections across rural areas of the…
AI
Nigeria Customs Service Deploys AI to Tackle Fake News and Online Scams
The Nigeria Customs Service has deployed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) system to combat the proliferation of fake news and online scams, according to Nigeria Technology.
AI
Tech Armageddon is Here: Osmund Agbo Warns of AI’s Potential Perils
In a thought-provoking piece for Premium Times Nigeria, Osmund Agbo explores the worrying implications of recent AI advancements.
AI
Nigeria’s AI Progress Hinges on Solving Local Challenges
A new report suggests that Nigeria's advancement in Artificial Intelligence (AI) will largely depend on its ability to tackle local issues.
Startups & Tech
Why Gemini’s New Android Auto Feature Excludes Nigeria and EU
Gemini's latest feature for Android Auto is unavailable in Nigeria and the EU, as reported by Techeconomy.
Startups & Tech
Ensuring Safety: 5 Essential Security Checks Before Buying a Used Phone in Nigeria
Before you purchase a second-hand phone in Nigeria, follow these five crucial security checks to safeguard your data and financial information.
