Technology

Saudi Solar Energy Giant, DT Bankrolls Power Projects in Nigeria

Akpan Akata Apr 25, 2021

Founder and CEO of Saudi solar energy firm, Desert Technologies (DT), Nour Mousa, has discussed projects in solar PV and grid connected electricity access across Nigeria and other markets, among more than 200 high-level decision-makers, market participants and stakeholders from around the world. During his participation in a live online conference titled Renpower Nigeria Investors 2021, […]

Scientists Discover Black Hole Closest to Earth

Akintokunbo A Adejumo Apr 25, 2021

One of the smallest black holes on record, and the closest one to Earth, has been discovered by scientists. They have dubbed it “The Unicorn.” In part, it is because it’s one of a kind. Most likely too, it’s because it was found in the constellation Monoceros, “The Unicorn.” The findings are published in the […]

NCC Arrests Five Suspects Over Fraudulently-registered SIM Cards

Francis Azuka Apr 22, 2021

As part of its routine enforcement activities to sanitize the industry of criminal elements, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has arrested no fewer than five suspected individuals for allegedly engaging in fraudulently registering and selling Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards. Director, Public Affairs, Ikechukwu Adinde in a statement on Thursday, said the operation was carried […]

Nigerian Govt’s Stance On Social Media, Made Twitter Take Its African Headquarters To Ghana – Tech Enthusiants

Kenechukwu Ofomah Apr 15, 2021

Few days ago, social media giant, Twitter announced that it will be opening its first African office in Accra Ghana, with its first hires on the African continent, expected to be about 11 persons. It joins Facebook and other tech companies in moving into Africa. Meanwhile, the decision by Twitter to make Ghana’s capital, Accra […]

Microsoft Acquires Nuance for $19.7 Billion

Akpan Akata Apr 14, 2021

Going by Bloomberg’s report, technology giant, Microsoft is acquiring Nuance Communications, a leader in speech to text software, for $19.7 billion. In a post announcing the deal, the company said this was about increasing its presence in the healthcare vertical, a place where Nuance has done well in recent years. In fact, the company announced the Microsoft Cloud for Healthcare last […]

Mclaren Artura: The New Wonder from Woking

Ayodele Ekundayo Apr 03, 2021

Last week we established the legacy and potency of McLaren as an automotive technology powerhouse. We talked about some of the time machines they disguised as cars like the legendary F1 and the sinister P1. We also touched on their impressive racing heritage and character line up. If you haven’t read that article, I highly […]

UK, FG Express Willingness To Support Anambra’s Digital Transformation

Kenechukwu Ofomah Apr 03, 2021

Awka – The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Catriona Laing says the UK is open to discussing the possibility availing Anambra State, the partnership to activate its digital economy to attract the necessary investments and create tech jobs. Laing was speaking during the Anambra Broadband Stakeholders Virtual Forum held during the week. The event attracted key […]

7 Skills Every Social Media Manager Should Bring To The Table

Maple Dappa Mar 30, 2021

There are skills every social media expert must possess; this list shows what those skills are to both aspiring social media experts and those seeking to hire them. Copywriting – this is the foundation of social media management since you will be doing a lot of writing on social channels, it is important you know how […]

‘Assistive Tech’ Boom Offers Wider Benefits for All, WIPO Says

Akpan Akata Mar 25, 2021

United Nations patent experts, World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) says rapid growth in innovations that are designed to help people overcome their disabilities could soon offer a fix to all manner of mobility, sight and other difficulties. After double-digit growth in the sector in recent years, the Geneva-based WIPO said that “assistive technologies” are increasingly finding their […]

The Growing Importance of Technology in Education

Doris Emmanuel Oct 29, 2020

There are plenty of reasons which can tell you how and why technology is important in education and academic institutes. Technology is everywhere, and whether we like it or not, technology has become a key aspect of learning in schools and universities. To survive in this digital world, students and teachers need to know about […]