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SCI & TECHJul 29Africa must embrace AI , renewable energy to stay competitiveThis article discusses the imperative for Africa to adopt artificial intelligence and renewable energy to maintain its competitive edge. This highlights the strategic importance of technology and sustainable practices for the continent's economic future.thesun.ng
SCI & TECHJul 29CJID awards AI advocacy grants to 7 CSOs to strengthen responsible AI governance in NigeriaThe Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) has selected seven civil society organisations for a new round of AI advocacy grants under the Nigeria AI Collective, reaffirming its commitment to building an inclusive, responsible, and citizen-centred AI ecosystem in Nigeria. The selected organisations are TechHer, Cedar Foundation for Disability, Akin Fadeyi Foundation, Nest Africa […] The post CJID awards AI advocacy grants to 7 CSOs to strengthen responsible AI governance in Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
SCI & TECHJul 29Kenyan AdTech firm Suss Ads launches AI - powered platform to build Africa Advertising O – Capital FM KenyaA Kenyan AdTech firm, Suss Ads, has launched an AI-powered platform aimed at developing the advertising sector in Africa. This marks a technological advancement in the region's business landscape.capitalfm.africa
SCI & TECHJul 28Footprints in Kenya shed light on prehistoric human cousin ParanthropusFootprints left on a muddy lakeshore in northern Kenya ⁠around 1.43 million years ago are providing new insight into the size and behaviour of a species in the human evolutionary lineage that was the last of its kind, known for extensive anatomical adaptations for eating tough vegetation. The species, Paranthropus boisei, is known mostly from skull and tooth fossils. Now researchers working along the eastern side of Kenya’s Lake Turkana have identified 21 footprints made by eight individuals of...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHJul 27Mystery hominin left big footprints at ancient lake in AfricaOver 1.4 million years ago, a group of eight ancient hominins walked across a shallow mudflat, but their footprints don’t match those of Paranthropus boisei or Homo erectusNew Scientist
SCI & TECHJul 25Ugandan wildlife authority relocates 12 endangered Nubian giraffesThey are being given a new home to escape oil drilling in the country’s largest park.Africanews [en]
SCI & TECHJul 24Nigeria , Israel Strengthen Research & Technology CollaboratiNigeria and Israel are strengthening their collaboration in research and technology. This partnership aims to advance scientific and technological development in both countries.punchng.com · Nigeria
SCI & TECHJul 24State tightens rules on AI use of Kenyan dataThe state has tightened rules regarding the use of Kenyan data by artificial intelligence. This development signifies a new regulatory framework for AI and data privacy.the-star.co.ke · Kenya
SCI & TECHJul 23TikTok pulls down 4.8m violative videos in Nigeria in Q2 2026TikTok said 99.8 per cent of the violative videos were detected and removed proactively before users reported them, while 92.8 per cent were taken down within 24 hours. The post TikTok pulls down 4.8m violative videos in Nigeria in Q2 2026 appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
SCI & TECHJul 22Enugu set to host Africa’s gaming, tech leaders as EGC2026 targets investment, innovationThe conference is expected to reinforce Enugu's growing reputation as a preferred destination for technology, innovation and private investment under Governor Peter Mbah's administration The post Enugu set to host Africa’s gaming, tech leaders as EGC2026 targets investment, innovation appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
SCI & TECHJul 22Egypt moves closer to nuclear power as El-Dabaa project offers lessons for Nigeria’s energy ambitionsBy Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor Egypt has moved a step closer to joining the league of nuclear power-producing nations after installing the reactor pressure vessel at the second unit of its El-Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant, a development that could provide important lessons for Nigeria as it seeks to diversify its electricity mix and improve energy […] The post Egypt moves closer to nuclear power as El-Dabaa project offers lessons for Nigeria’s energy ambitions appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
SCI & TECHJul 22TECH FEATURE : RISE 2026 Set To Bring Nigeria Biggest Tech Minds Togetherleadership.ng · Nigeria
SCI & TECHJul 22NCC calls for stronger African collaboration ahead of global telecom policy conferenceThe Nigerian Communications Commission is advocating for enhanced African cooperation in preparation for an upcoming global telecommunication policy conference. This initiative aims to strengthen the continent's position in shaping international telecom policies.tribuneonlineng.com · Nigeria
SCI & TECHJul 22Why Kenya artificial intelligence rush could end in expensive failureAn analysis suggests that Kenya's rapid adoption of artificial intelligence could lead to costly failures. This highlights potential challenges in technology integration in developing economies.standardmedia.co.ke · Kenya
SCI & TECHJul 22New monkey species identified in Lomami National Park, Democratic Republic of CongoFirst photographed in 2008, this small colobus monkey with pink-orange lips has now been officially described by an international team of researchers – and may be immediately classified as 'endangered.'Le Monde [en]
SCI & TECHJul 21AI, cloud, satellite services in Africa require smarter telecom regulation — NCCThe Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said the rapid emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI), cloud computing and satellite services across Africa demands smarter, evidence-based telecom regulation to keep pace with the continent's evolving digital ecosystem. The post AI, cloud, satellite services in Africa require smarter telecom regulation — NCC appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
SCI & TECHJul 20Nigeria leads Africa’s telecom agenda ahead of ITU conferenceNigeria on Monday assumed the chairmanship of the 7th Ordinary Session of the African Telecommunications Union (ATU) Conference Preparatory Committee (CPC), leading Africa's drive for a common position ahead of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Plenipotentiary Conference (PP-26) in Doha later this year. The post Nigeria leads Africa’s telecom agenda ahead of ITU conference appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
SCI & TECHJul 20Nigeria : Govt Unveils AI - Powered Crop Surveillance System to Tackle Food InsecurityThe Nigerian government has unveiled an AI-powered crop surveillance system designed to address food insecurity. This technological initiative aims to improve agricultural monitoring and output.allafrica.com · Nigeria
SCI & TECHJul 19Nigeria , Morocco Seal AI Deal for Agricultural MonitoringNigeria and Morocco have established a deal focusing on the use of Artificial Intelligence for monitoring agricultural activities. This collaboration aims to leverage technology for farming practices.punchng.com · Nigeria
SCI & TECHJul 18Nigeria : Big Tech , Ai and the Future of Nigerian Journalismallafrica.com · Nigeria
SCI & TECHJul 17Homegrown Catnip Lotion Proves to Be An Effective Mosquito Repellent in Rural UgandaHomegrown catnip plants have proven to be as effective as DEET for repelling mosquitoes in rural Uganda. Presented at an international science conference in Florence, Italy, a collaborative team of Welsh and Ugandan researchers believe they’ve found a lower cost solution to mosquito control that can reduce reliance on malaria medication, which the parasite is […] The post Homegrown Catnip Lotion Proves to Be An Effective Mosquito Repellent in Rural Uganda appeared first on Good News Network.GNN Science
SCI & TECHJul 17Orange lips and a froglike roar: New monkey discovered after 18-year search in Congo rainforestA blurry 2008 photograph led researchers on an 18-year search to confirm a new monkey species.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHJul 16Infinix officially launches HOT 70 Pro in Nigeria with Active Matrix Cube, IP68 Water Resistance and 5GDeveloped for young creators, students, trendsetters and digital natives, the HOT 70 Pro combines expressive design, immersive personalization, powerful AI capabilities and dependable performance in a smartphone built to help users stand out and stay connected. The post Infinix officially launches HOT 70 Pro in Nigeria with Active Matrix Cube, IP68 Water Resistance and 5G appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
SCI & TECHJul 15Congolese monkey with mask-like face and strong BO is new to scienceA black colobus monkey from a remote part of the Congo Basin rainforest, known locally as likweli, is thought to be severely threatened by poachingNew Scientist