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SCI & TECHSep 22Network upgrades are announced, and people still carry two SIMsNigeria’s telecommunications sector is transforming, with operators promising faster speeds and more reliable networks through the rollout of 4G and 5G technologies. These announcements dominate industry news and fuel hopes of a more connected future. Yet, in the midst of these advancements, millions of Nigerians continue to rely on two SIM cards in their daily […] The post Network upgrades are announced, and people still carry two SIMs appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
SCI & TECHSep 21Nigerian scientist wins Schlumberger Foundation Impact PrizeEdu Inam was among nine women scientists and engineers selected from 156 applications across 61 countries for the inaugural prize, according to a statement by the Schlumberger Foundation. The post Nigerian scientist wins Schlumberger Foundation Impact Prize appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
SCI & TECHSep 20Nigerian hospitals collaborate to perform tele-robotic surgeryThe procedure was a telesurgery-assisted, robot-assisted right radical nephrectomy performed to remove a kidney affected by a cancerous tumour. The post Nigerian hospitals collaborate to perform tele-robotic surgery appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
SCI & TECHSep 20Day First Lady commissioned ICT hub at Oko PolytechnicBy Chuks Okoye Recently, the Oko community, particularly the Federal Polytechnic, Oko, (OkoPoly), Anambra State, was agog with dignitaries, including the academics, captains of industries, politicians, businessmen and women, as well as students and Oko residents as the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, visited the polytechnic. Senator Tinubu was at the Polytechnic to inaugurate an […] The post Day First Lady commissioned ICT hub at Oko Polytechnic appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
SCI & TECHSep 19AI could ‘kill all humans’: How safe are Nigerians?Behind the excitement is an increasingly uncomfortable question: Are humans building machines that could eventually replace them or even become too powerful to control? The post AI could ‘kill all humans’: How safe are Nigerians? appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
SCI & TECHSep 18Mark Suzman (Gates Foundation): « Artificial intelligence can help achieve the continent's development goals »Le PDG de la Fondation Gates alerte sur les conséquences de la baisse de l’aide publique au développement. Et parie sur l’intelligence artificielle pour lutter contre la pauvreté, les maladies et améliorer l’éducation.Jeune Afrique
SCI & TECHSep 18How will rise of AI impact Africa?The threat of catastrophic danger as artificial intelligence develops at high speed has sparked a global debate on how it should be regulated. And Africa is no exception. As governments and businesses look to harness the technology, concerns are growing over jobs, misinformation and the need for safeguards.France 24 [en]
SCI & TECHSep 18👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – Africa gets a pep talkIn partnership with Lire en Français اقرأ هذا باللغة العربية TGIF. ☀️️ Trade finance can take days. In Mauritius, it took less than an hour. Mauritius Commercial Bank and Export Trading Group (ETG), a Mauritian agribusiness company, said they have completed Africa’s first electronic Bill of Exchange transaction under Mauritian law, replacing paper documents that [...]techcabal · nigeria
SCI & TECHSep 17Can an AI chatbot save lives by answering texts about pregnancy?Many questions come up during pregnancy. Is swelling normal? Are avocados safe to eat? For folks in Kenya who don't have a search engine at their fingertips, a chatbot is offering a lifeline.NPR News
SCI & TECHSep 17Kenyans weigh AI's promise and risks as technology transforms jobsThe debate reflects a growing global question: how to harness AI's benefits while limiting its risks.Africanews [en]
SCI & TECHSep 17Senegal farmers turn to fish and rice farmingSome farmers in northern Senegal are combining fish farming with rice cultivation, using an age-old technique that helps fertilise fields, reduce pests and diversify incomes. The climate-smart approach is gaining renewed attention as communities adapt to growing environmental pressures.France 24 [en]
SCI & TECHSep 17‘Like a Disney movie’: Three wild dog brothers make Africa’s longest journeyAs three siblings came of age and had to leave their pack, scientists tracked the dogs’ perilous 2,500-mile odyssey to find their own territoryIt sounds like a Disney movie: three wild dogs, all brothers, on an epic journey to find a home of their own after their family tells them to leave. They dodge cars and hunters in search of a new life, navigating bushmeat snares and the hostility of a human-dominated landscape until they find a new haven on the African savannah.But this is exactly what happened in Zambia last year, when three endangered African wild dogs made the longest-ever recorded sGuardian World
SCI & TECHSep 16FG commissions 3MW hybrid mini-grid project in Abuja varsityAn official also disclosed that the government is establishing a national call centre to receive and resolve electricity complaints across the country. The post FG commissions 3MW hybrid mini-grid project in Abuja varsity appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
SCI & TECHSep 16Schneider Electric Concludes Innovation Summit Middle East & Africa, Highlights Energy Intelligence as the Next Phase of the Energy TransitionAs AI, electrification and industrial expansion reshape energy demand across the Middle East and Africa, Schneider Electric today concluded Innovation Summit Middle East & Africa by positioning energy intelligence as the next phase of the energy transition – where infrastructure becomes more connected, resilient and software-defined. Held at ADNEC in Abu Dhabi, the two-day summit [...]southafricatoday_net · south africa
SCI & TECHSep 16South Africans voice growing concerns over AI’s rapid riseAs artificial intelligence rapidly advances, concerns over its potential impact are growing in South Africa and around the world, with some members of the public worried about jobs, safety and the technology’s ability to operate beyond human control.Africanews [en]
SCI & TECHSep 16FG Commissions KWASU ICT Centre for YouthsBy Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin The Federal Government has commissioned a TETFund/Renewed Hope Initiative-backed ICT Experience Centre at the Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, to equip Nigerian youths with digital skills needed to thrive in a modern and competitive world. Wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, who was represented at the commissioning on Tuesday by […] The post FG Commissions KWASU ICT Centre for Youths appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
SCI & TECHSep 15Electric vehicles find their way into Kenya's game reservesElectric vehicles are the latest way to get around Kenya's game reserves - despite the lack of charging points.Africanews [en]
SCI & TECHSep 15Infinix spotlights the GT 50 Pro at PMNC Nigeria 2026 Fall FinalsHeld from 12 to 13 September at the University of Lagos Indoor Sports Complex, the championship brought together 16 of Nigeria’s top PUBG Mobile teams in a battle for national glory and qualification opportunities on the continental stage. The post Infinix spotlights the GT 50 Pro at PMNC Nigeria 2026 Fall Finals appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
SCI & TECHSep 14Wild dogs record 2,500-mile trek across Africa in search of a mateScientists say the record-breaking journey by three brothers offers hope wildlife can survive growing pressures.BBC World
SCI & TECHSep 14Kenya tests solar-powered ambulance for remote communitiesA solar-powered ambulance designed to bring healthcare to remote communities is being tested in Kenya.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHSep 14Growing budgets show Africa keen to defend its place in the space raceAfrican states invest around $500 million in space programmes annually, a figure expected to reach around $40 billion by 2030. With a number of initiatives already in place, the continent is seeking a seat at the table when it comes to international decisions on space exploration and equal access to the development of technology.RFI [en]
SCI & TECHSep 12Senegal: Building a home-grown space industryAfrica’s space ambitions are gathering pace, and Senegal is determined not just to put satellites into orbit, but to build them at home. Senegalese engineers are already mastering satellite manufacturing in France, with the goal of bringing that expertise back to their country and developing a home-grown space industry.France 24 [en]
SCI & TECHSep 12Jigawa Research Institute’s success inspires Katsina’s plan for state-owned agric research centreA five-member delegation, led by the Katsina State Commissioner of Agriculture, Aliyu Lawan Zakari Shargalle sent by Governor Umaru Dikko Radda recently spent two days studying the Jigawa institute The post Jigawa Research Institute’s success inspires Katsina’s plan for state-owned agric research centre appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
SCI & TECHSep 12Jetour T2 PHEV Set for Abuja Showcase – THISDAYLIVEThe Jetour T2 PHEV vehicle is scheduled for a showcase in Abuja. This event likely introduces new automotive technology to the market.thisdaylive.com · Nigeria