6 d. ago Malpractice: Varsity lecturer advocates ban of smartphones in secondary, tertiary education 

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo   A lecturer at the Al-Hikmah University, Kwara State, Dr. Olorunnisola Kola Saeed, has adviced the federal government to make an educational policy for the ban of smart phone for students in secondary and tertiary institutions in Nigeria.    Speaking at the 2nd national symposium of Mission for the Eradication of […] The post Malpractice: Varsity lecturer advocates ban of smartphones in secondary, tertiary education  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Nigeria advances geospatial technology for smart city development

Nigeria is making significant strides in geospatial technology, a crucial tool for building smart cities and modern infrastructure across the country. The Surveyor-General of the Federation, Abdulganiyu Adebomehin, said this at a one-day workshop on Thursday on the use cases for the very high-resolution drone imagery and street view data collected for part of the Read More

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1 week ago Sustainable renewable energy critical for Nigeria’s development – ECN

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), Engr. Mustapha Abdullahi has stated that Nigeria needs to invest more in renewable energy technologies and smart technology solutions for a secure future. Dr Abdullahi made this call in a statement released to journalists in Abuja on Tuesday, […] The post Sustainable renewable energy critical for Nigeria’s development – ECN appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Korea International Cooperation Agency to intervene in Ekiti smart education

From Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti As part of its efforts to improve smart education in Ekiti State, the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) is set to commence the second phase of its educational intervention at the Ekiti Smart School in Ijan-Ekiti, Gbonyin Local Government Area of the state. Prof. Femi Akinwumi, the Executive Chairman of the […] The post Korea International Cooperation Agency to intervene in Ekiti smart education appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Equinor to cut renewables investment by 50%, boost oil output

Equinor has announced significant changes to its investment strategy, reducing investments in renewables over the next 2 years by 50% read more Equinor to cut renewables investment by 50%, boost oil output

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2 w. ago Taming capital flight through smart policies, exchange rate management

By Chinwendu Obienyi Amid escalating uncertainty over the United States’ economic outlook, driven by an ongoing tariff war with key trading partners, economic experts have urged the federal government to pool smart policies and bolster exchange rate management to insulate the country from concomitant shocks should reconciliatory talks go south. The Central Bank of Nigeria […] The post Taming capital flight through smart policies, exchange rate management appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Nigeria’s smart home drive slows on power cuts, low internet penetration

Smart homes are gaining traction in Nigeria due to advancement of technology but with frequent power failure and low internet read more Nigeria’s smart home drive slows on power cuts, low internet penetration

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3 w. ago London’s Heathrow airport closed after fire triggers major power cut

Britain’s Heathrow airport, Europe’s busiest, was shut down early Friday for 24 hours after a major fire at an electricity substation cut power to the sprawling facility west of London, officials said. Airport authorities said they “expect significant disruption” over the coming days, with hundreds of flights and thousands of passengers affected. “Heathrow is experiencing Read More

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3 w. ago Schneider Electric Pledges Uninterrupted Power Supply To Eko Atlantic City

Schneider Electric has said it is committed to driving sustainability in Nigeria’s urban transformation by powering Eko Atlantic City with smart, energy-efficient solutions. Country president, Schneider Electric Nigeria, Ajibola Akindele, emphasised the project’s significance in Nigeria said, “This partnership with Eko Atlantic City is a game-changer for Nigeria. We are leveraging our expertise to provide […]

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3 w. ago The rise of African tech startups: Opportunities, challenges, and solutions

Introduction Africa’s technology startup ecosystem is experiencing unprecedented growth, fuelled by a young, dynamic population, increasing mobile and internet penetration, read more The rise of African tech startups: Opportunities, challenges, and solutions

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