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SCI & TECHOct 7Moonshot by TechCabal unveils 2026 theme, “Courage & Conviction — Building for a New World”TechCabal has revealed the theme for the fourth edition of Moonshot by TechCabal, its flagship pan-African technology conference: "Courage & Conviction — Building for a New World." The two-day conference returns to the National Theatre in Lagos, Nigeria, on October 28 and 29, 2026. The post Moonshot by TechCabal unveils 2026 theme, “Courage & Conviction — Building for a New World” appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
SCI & TECHOct 62027: INEC integrates AI for election results, cybersecurityBy Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA — The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has established a dedicated Artificial Intelligence (AI) Division and begun integrating AI tools into its election results verification and cybersecurity systems ahead of the 2027 general election. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash O. Amupitan, disclosed this Tuesday in Abuja at a World Press Conference and […] The post 2027: INEC integrates AI for election results, cybersecurity appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
SCI & TECHOct 6TikTok, Instagram, Facebook or X: Where Nigerians Are Building Audiences, and What Each Platform RewardsNigeria’s social media audience is large and still changing quickly, but the four platforms most creators and businesses compete on, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X, behave very differently. They reach different numbers of people, reward different kinds of content, and pay creators in different ways. This guide sets out what the available data shows about […] The post TikTok, Instagram, Facebook or X: Where Nigerians Are Building Audiences, and What Each Platform Rewards appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
SCI & TECHOct 610 things to know about the viral Lagos Life gameLagos Life game, a Nigerian-made browser game that turns everyday Lagos experiences into a virtual life simulation, has gone viral just days after its launch, attracting more than one million players and sparking conversations across social media. The post 10 things to know about the viral Lagos Life game appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
SCI & TECHOct 6NAS pairs 25 young Nigerian researchers with senior scientists in new mentorship programmeThe six-month engagement will allow participants to discuss their research progress, career development, challenges and professional goals with their mentors. The post NAS pairs 25 young Nigerian researchers with senior scientists in new mentorship programme appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
SCI & TECHOct 5FG, Lagos begin push for 24-hour powerLagos accounts for 40-50% of national electricity demand — Minister By Olasunkanmi Akoni and Shekinah Ijile LAGOS — The Federal Government and the Lagos State Government have established joint committees to drive interventions aimed at achieving 24-hour electricity supply in Lagos, with the state serving as a pilot for similar efforts in other major energy […] The post FG, Lagos begin push for 24-hour power appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
SCI & TECHOct 5AI cannot replace Nigerian teachers – Alausa“These tools can help teachers reach learners and tailor instruction, but the judgement, encouragement and human connection of a skilled teacher remain indispensable,” he said. The post AI cannot replace Nigerian teachers – Alausa appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
SCI & TECHOct 5UNIZIK introduces digital system to cut graduation delaysThe vice-chancellor said the digital clearance system would enable graduating students to complete the process from anywhere in the world and receive approval within five days. The post UNIZIK introduces digital system to cut graduation delays appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
SCI & TECHOct 4NITDA Deploys AI To Turn Youth Ideas Into Policy ProposalsNITDA will deploy artificial intelligence to organise ideas from Nigerian youths into policy proposals, supporting digital innovation, job creation, climate action and security initiatives. The post NITDA Deploys AI To Turn Youth Ideas Into Policy Proposals appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
SCI & TECHOct 3The ancient African rice that could help farmers grapple with climate changeThousands of years ago, farmers in West Africa took a wild ancestor of rice and turned it into a crop of their own. But it was difficult to harvest and, over time, globally dominant Asian rice pushed it aside. Yet African rice survived in some of the region's harshest growing conditions, coping with drought, deep water, poor soil, pests and punishing heat. Now, researchers in China may have found a way to make its hard-won traits easier for breeders to harness.RFI [en]
SCI & TECHOct 2Gender gap: Apify, She Code Africa back women developers with mentorship, fundingBy Matthew Johnson Apify, a global software development platform, has partnered with She Code Africa to increase the participation of Nigerian women in the developer economy, after identifying low female representation among developers using its platform. Senior Developer Community Manager at Apify, Mr. Sauray Jain, disclosed this during a two-day hybrid hackathon organised in partnership […] The post Gender gap: Apify, She Code Africa back women developers with mentorship, funding appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
SCI & TECHOct 2Ethiopia’s Forest Cover Is Rising as Deforestation Slows“Over the last century, Ethiopia nearly eradicated its forests as trees were cleared for farming, grazing, and fuel. The loss of tree cover and tree roots allowed wind and rain to wash away fertile topsoil and contributed to declining crop yields… Now the country is trying to reverse this trajectory… The government reports that national […] The post Ethiopia’s Forest Cover Is Rising as Deforestation Slows appeared first on Human Progress.Human Progress
SCI & TECHOct 2Nigeria rolls out digital postcodesNigeria’s Postal Service has launched a National Digital Alphanumeric Postcode System. The system is designed to help Nigerians find the postcodes of locations across the country. Before now, house identification in Nigeria was based on an unreliable house numbering system. Locating places was difficult, time consuming and sometimes even expensive. But there may challenges using the new system in a country with poor urban planning and illegal building constructions.France 24 [en]
SCI & TECHOct 1Elephants imitate each other when they produce deep rumbling soundsAfrican savannah elephants use a variety of calls to communicate, and now machine learning has shown that they tune their deepest sounds to match those of other nearby elephantsNew Scientist
SCI & TECHOct 1FG Launches Digital Postal System To Address Missed, Failed DeliveriesThe platform is expected to improve emergency response, security, commerce and public service delivery, while tackling losses linked to poor addressing. The post FG Launches Digital Postal System To Address Missed, Failed Deliveries appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
SCI & TECHSep 30Connecting Tanzania : How local collaboration is powering the country digital economyLocal collaboration is reported to be driving Tanzania's digital economy forward through improved connectivity. This initiative highlights the importance of partnerships in technological advancement for economic growth.dailynews.co.tz · Tanzania
SCI & TECHSep 30Ethiopian AI expert, Timnit Gebru, wins 'alternative Nobel'In tonight's edition, Africa's richest man breaks ground on a 16 billion dollar oil refinery in Kenya. Also, at universities across Cameroon, programming is overshadowed with uncertainty amidst an indefinite strike by lecturers. And I speak to Ethiopian-born computer scientist and pioneering AI ethicist Timnit Gebru as she is honored with the Swedish Right Livelihood Award for her work on how AI is influenced by biases.France 24 [en]
SCI & TECHSep 30Sun King, Welight… Will “climate tech” pioneers succeed in illuminating Africa?Face au déficit de l’électrification sur le continent, les solutions énergétiques décentralisées offrent une alternative crédible aux infrastructures traditionnelles, peu rentables dans les zones rurales. Mais jusqu’où peut aller cette « révolution » électrique ? Décryptage.Jeune Afrique
SCI & TECHSep 30OPay names Top 10 teams in N18m National Innovation ChallengeAt the Boot Camp, the teams will work with experienced mentors and industry professionals to further develop, test and refine their solutions ahead of the final stage of the challenge. The post OPay names Top 10 teams in N18m National Innovation Challenge appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
SCI & TECHSep 29Mbah: AI can’t replace teachers, will make them more effectiveMbah stated this on Tuesday while speaking at the 59th National Conference of Delegates of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), held in Enugu. The post Mbah: AI can’t replace teachers, will make them more effective appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
SCI & TECHSep 29In war - torn South Sudan , giraffes retain a surprisingly healthy gene poolDespite the ongoing conflict in South Sudan, giraffes in the region have maintained a healthy gene pool. This highlights an unexpected positive biological observation amidst a humanitarian crisis.news.mongabay.com · Indonesia
SCI & TECHSep 29Africa’s space ambitions are moving from policy to practiceAs the Africa Space Expo closes in Abidjan, African innovators are showing what the continent can build.Al Jazeera [en]
SCI & TECHSep 27Tegbe commissions 581kWp solar mini-grid, 1.4MW battery system in KwaraBy Udeme AkpanThe Federal Government has commissioned a 581kWp interconnected solar mini-grid with a 1.4MW battery energy storage system at Oke-Oyi, Ilorin East Local Government Area of Kwara State.The project, designed to supply power during the day and night, is expected to serve about 1,800 households and businesses in the community.Commissioning the facility, Minister of […] The post Tegbe commissions 581kWp solar mini-grid, 1.4MW battery system in Kwara appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
SCI & TECHSep 27Ex - Ogun first lady commissions AI , digital skills hub in Osun - Blueprint Newspapers LimitedA former First Lady of Ogun state commissioned an AI and digital skills hub in Osun. This marks a development in technological education and infrastructure.blueprint.ng · Nigeria
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