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Nigeria positions self as AI Hub with innovative launch 

 Nigeria has taken a significant step towards becoming a leader in Artificial Intelligence (AI) with the launch of a National AI Strategy, Dr Bosun Tijani, Minister, Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, says. Tijani made this known at the launch of the Nigeria Artificial Intelligence Collective Industry (NAICI) in Lagos on Tuesday. He said that the

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Expert says AI next frontier in advancing financial inclusion

Mrs Uche Uzoebo, Managing Director, Shared Agent Network Expansion Facilities (SANEF) Ltd., on Thursday underscored the critical role Artificial Intelligence (AI) could play in bridging the customer experience gap for financial inclusion. Speaking at the Payments Forum Nigeria (PAFON) event in Lagos, Uzoebo highlighted AI’s transformative potential in revolutionising the financial services landscape, particularly in

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Blockchain technology will revolutionise financial inclusion – Expert

 The Programme Director for Lagos Blockchain Week, Chukwuemeka Mbaebie has underscored the crucial role of blockchain technology in bolstering financial inclusion across Nigeria through its secure and transparent transaction capabilities. Mbaebie, however, stressed that considerable challenges persist in realising this potential, particularly concerning regulation and understanding. He said this during the second edition of the

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Don’t sell your NIN, NIMC warns Nigerians

The National Identity Management Commission has cautioned Nigerians against disclosing their National Identification Numbers to unauthorised individuals or organisations in exchange for monetary compensation. The warning followed reports that some residents in Anambra State were being lured to submit their NINs for money, a practice the Commission described as illegal and punishable under the NIMC

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NOUN to introduce Artificial Intelligence to enhance operations – VC

The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) says it will soon introduce Artificial Intelligence for seamless operations and delivery of its activities.Prof. Olufemi Peters, the Vice-Chancellor of the university, said this on at the pre-convocation news conference on Wednesday in Abuja.Peters said most of the activities carried out in the institution were now be driven

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Nigeria to launch e-visa, digital cards

 Mr Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, says the Federal Government will launch an e-visa system and digital landing/exit cards to enhance national security. He disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja when he received a delegation led by the Minister of Interior, Mr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. According to Keyamo, the e-visa system will enable

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Youth group tasks South East Development Commission, governors on ICT

he South East Youths Stakeholders Forum (SEYSF) has urged the South East Development Commission and the region’s political office holders to ensure that Digital Bridge Institute (DBI), Enugu Campus, delivered on its mandates. The Chairman of SEYSF, Ezenwa Oyinrimba, said this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. “This development is a beacon of hope

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Telecoms Operators propose new guidelines for unclaimed recharges

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), on Tuesday engaged stakeholders in a forum to address the growing concerns surrounding unclaimed and unutilised subscriber recharges. The forum   was a major regulatory step towards protecting telecom consumers while ensuring operational clarity for service providers. The Executive Vice-Chairman of NCC, Dr Aminu Maida, emphasised the importance of finding a

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FG to generate over $200 bn annually from space regulation, licensing

he Federal Government on Tuesday in Abuja said it could generate over 200 billion dollars annually from space regulation and licensing. Chief Uche Nnaji, Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology said this at a one-day sensitisation and stakeholders engagement on the commencement of space regulation, spectrum management and licensing in Nigeria. The News Agency of

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Tech expert urges Igbos to embrace technology, innovation to transform South-East

By Paul Chimodo A Tech Entrepreneur and Investor, Mr Collins Onuegbu, has urged Igbos to embrace technology and innovation to transform the South-East. Onuegbu, made the call during the April 2025 Special Edition of “Nkàtá Ụ́mụ̀ Íbè-the Distinguished Speakers’ Series”, organised by the Centre for Memories, Enugu on Saturday . Nkàtá Ụ́mụ̀ Íbè” is a

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