Author: Rommy Imah

The Federal Government of Nigeria through the National Board For Technical Education (NBTE) has announced the unbundling of the Higher National Diploma (HND) course in Computer Science in Polytechnics and Monotechnics across the nation. The announcement was contained in a letter dated January 8, 2024, and signed by the Executive Secretary of the National Board for Technical Education, Prof Idris Bugaje, addressed to all Polytechnics and Monotechnics nationwide. Bugaje said the decision to unbundle the course was “due to emerging trends and the need to strategically position our graduates for a more effective national development.” The NBTE said that consequently,…

Great systems don’t start with code-they start with people who know what not to build. For GABRIEL TOSIN AYODELE, mentoring the next generation of AI engineers isn’t just community service. It’s strategic infrastructure, the foundation for building scalable, ethical technologies that can survive the weight of real-world complexity. Ayodele, a UK-based engineering lead and professional member of the British Computer Society (BCS), the UK’s Chartered Institute for IT, has worked across AI, Cloud, and DevOps ecosystems in both the UK and Nigeria. He believes that solving the world’s AI challenges requires more than just advanced models. It requires intentional knowledge…

LG Electronics has been named the 2023 Most Electronics Supporting Partner in Gaming in Nigeria by Gameitnaija. Organisers said the award was in recognition of LG’s outstanding contribution to esports in Nigeria. Receiving the award in Calabar, Cross River State, Marketing Manager of LG Electronics Nigeria, Mr. Paul Mba, said LG Electronics has been known for innovating the OLED TV technology, which has been proven to be the best TV for gaming, movies, sports, etc. “With its GSYNC and Freesync compatibility, image tearing, and blurs are things of the past when playing games on the OLED TV. Its 1 millisecond…

Access Bank customers will be rewarded with cash prizes up to N1million, Shopping vouchers, huge discounts and exciting freebies. Santa came early for Access Bank customers as the top financial institution today unveiled exciting rewards and mouth-watering discounts on its products to excite and enhance the joy and spirit of the festive season. The campaign which will run from today till the end of December 2023, will reward customers with cash prizes up to N1million, Shopping vouchers, huge discounts and exciting freebies. Speaking at the launch of the campaign, Group Head, Consumer Banking at Access Bnak, Njideka Esomeju said “The…

Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani has announced the launch of a Startup Support And Engagement Portal by the Federal Government. The portal, which is a key requirement of the implementation of the Nigeria Startup Act, is meant to drive the identification and aggregation of startups in the country. Tijani who disclosed this on X, Tuesday night said “We are pleased to announce the launch of the Startup Support and Engagement Portal, https://startup.gov.ng/, a key requirement for the implementation of the Nigeria Startup Act. “The startup portal will drive the identification and aggregation of Nigerian startups,…

NCC pledges to support the target of the Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy to boost Nigeria’s broadband penetration rate to 70 per cent by the end of 2025. As efforts are intensified at deepening broadband accessibility across the country, the Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maina has said that the Commission’s focus in the next four years and beyond under the current administration aligns strictly with the vision for the digital economy, as envisioned in the Strategic Plan of the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani.…

inq.Digital Nigeria a leading-edge solutions provider has said that its service offering entails letting its customers and partners through the entire value chain of technology, from connectivity, which is a bedrock of technology, all the way down to software. Speaking at the Africa Tech Alliance (AfriTECH 3.0) Forum held on Wednesday at The Providence Hotel, Ikeja GRA, Mr. Ifeanyi Akosionu, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of inq.Digital Nigeria said the digital service provider offers services from the Internet to broadband connectivity, enabling its customers to connect to their applications and last-mile customers. “We offer co-location services for partners that are just…

Patricia Technologies expresses disappointment over DLM Trust Company’s withdrawal from partnership Patricia Technologies has assured its customers that it will keep to its original plans to proceed with all scheduled payments, starting from November 20, despite the “sudden and unilateral decision of DLM Trust Company to terminate our partnership.” Patricia Technologies said in a statement signed by Hanu Fejiro, its CEO and Founder, that notwithstanding this regrettable development, the payment will go ahead as scheduled, Digital TimesNG can report. “We at Patricia Technologies are shocked by DLM Trust Company’s sudden and unilateral decision to terminate our partnership. This development is…

To mark the 2023 National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the agency has lined up a series of programmes specifically focused on sensitising the general public on cybersecurity threats and steps necessary to protect people in the ever-growing digital space. Activities for the celebration of this year’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month have been unveiled by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) in line with the agency’s mandate. Last year, the agency trained 3,242 on basic and intermediate cybersecurity skills in partnership with CISCO. Tagged Cybersecurity Awareness Month, every month of October is set aside globally to educate and create cybersecurity awareness. This…

As part of the MTN Foundation Scholarship programme, blind scholars are supported with JAWS screen reader software (authorised licences) and graduating scholars also participate in an employability workshop called “Skill Up!” MTN Foundation through its annual scholarship initiative has awarded scholarships to 360 undergraduate Nigerian students in addition to 651 current scholars, totalling 1,011 scholars. The awardees were celebrated at award ceremonies held in Port Harcourt, Lagos and Abuja in which the Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Taxation and Revenue, Abdulkabir Ogungbo, Vice Chancellor, Rivers State University, Professor Nlerum Okogbule, Chairman, House Committee on Telecommunications, Hon. Peter…