Category: Science and Tech
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Pantami charges youths on skills, entrepreneurship
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Pantami, on Saturday, advised the Nigerian youth to develop their skills and drive innovation and entrepreneurship in the space sector. Pantami gave the advice at the closing ceremony of Hackathon Actinspace Competition organised by NIGCOMSAT Limited in Abuja. The minister, who was represented by the Managing…
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FG inaugurates robotics, artificial intelligence centre
The Federal Government on Friday inaugurated the National Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics. Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, who inaugurated the centre in Abuja, said the inauguration was in line with the digital skills acquisition drive of government as captured in the National Economic Development Policy and Strategy. He said the…
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Apple Begins Assembling IPhone 11 In India
Apple’s contract manufacturing partner Foxconn has started to assemble the current generation of iPhone units — the iPhone 11 lineup — in its plant near southern city of Chennai, a source familiar with the matter told TechCrunch. A small batch of locally manufactured iPhone 11 units has already shipped to retail stores, but the production…
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Tecno mobile releases Spark 5, highlights unique features
TECNO mobile has launched its latest phone, Spark 5. The phone comes in distinct, bursting colours of Ice emerald, Burnt Orange and Holiday Blue. These colours are so uniquely different and stunning that they automatically set the user up as a trendy person. A statement by the Public Relations Manager, TECNO mobile global office, Rosemond…
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NCC’s Strategic Plan will Drive Digital Economy, Says Pantami
Ososanya Esther Pantami stated this during the virtual launch of the NCC’s five-year strategy plan in Abuja, which was attended by few invited officials from the Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, the NCC, other parastatals under the ministry, as well as critical stakeholders in the telecoms sector, who joined the launch virtually…
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Innovation, transformation critical for effective service delivery, says POHAN
As the world marks Public Service Delivery Day today, the umbrella body of retired and serving public servant, Public Office Holders Association in Nigeria (POHAN), has emphasised the need for public institutions to embrace innovation and transformation for optimal and effective service delivery. The National President of POHAN, Chief Deola Eseyin, in a release on…
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I’m brain behind Danbatta’s re-appointment — Pantami
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami), has said that President Muhammadu Buhari’s decision to reappoint Umar Garba Danbatta was based on his (minister) recommendation. Professor Umar Garba Danbatta is the Executive Vice Chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission. NCC, an agency under the supervision of Federal Ministry of Communications. The duo…
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Covid-19: OONI, AFE BABALOLA UNIVERSITY PARTNER ON CLINICAL RESEARCH FOR DRUGS AND VACCINES.
Covid-19: OONI, AFE BABALOLA UNIVERSITY PARTNER ON CLINICAL RESEARCH FOR DRUGS AND VACCINES. African monarchy redefined! Always thinking.. Always working.. Always delivering.. Not distracted by frivolities! Arole Oodua & Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi(Ojaja II) is partnering with ABUAD-Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti on a clinical research aimed at developing drugs and vaccines…
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SCHOLARSHIPS: Kogi-born physician, Angie Toluhi wins American Universities Fellowship prize for academic excellence
SCHOLARSHIPS: Kogi-born physician, Angie Toluhi wins American Universities Fellowship prize for academic excellence Angie Toluhi, a Kabba-born physician who championed a number of initiatives to improve the health of mothers and children in her home country, will complete her UAB training before returning to her native Nigeria to continue her work. Angelina “Angie” Aduke…
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Breaking: UNIBEN invented ventilator that works without electricity
Breaking: UNIBEN invented ventilator that works without electricity A clinically-tested ventilator that can work without electricity has been presented to the management of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) in Edo State, led by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Lilian Salami. The ventilator was produced by a team of researchers in the Faculties of Engineering and Medical Sciences…