TECHNOLOGY
Police Recover Eight Explosives In Borno
On Friday, eight unexploded ordnances were found by the Borno State Police Command in Maiduguri, in the Dala and Gwange areas of the state. The command’s Deputy Public Relations Officer, Grace Michael, disclosed this in a statement released on Saturday. The statement read, “On 22/11/2024, at about 0843 hrs, the Borno State Police Command received a distress call about some unidentified...
Telecoms Subscribers Say No To 40% Tariff Increase
The National Association of Telecoms Subscribers (NATCOMS) has opposed Nigeria's proposed hike in telecommunication service tariffs, describing it as insensitive and burdensome for consumers. Reports from industry sources indicate that the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) recently approved a 40% increase in telecom tariffs, set to take effect in January. However, the NCC has neither confirmed nor denied these claims. In a...
US Supreme Court Upholds Law On TikTok Ban
On Friday, the US Supreme Court affirmed a law that would prohibit TikTok in the US, potentially depriving 170 million US users of the video-sharing app on January 19. In a major defeat for TikTok, the court ruled that the law does not violate free speech rights and that the US government had demonstrated legitimate national security concerns about a...
AI Set To Revolutionize Breast Cancer Detection For At-Risk Women
The Norwegian Institute of Public Health (FHI) announced on Tuesday that artificial intelligence can detect women who are at a higher risk of getting breast cancer years before the disease is discovered. Five researchers from FHI, the University of California, and the University of Washington were given access to a commercially available AI program to retroactively analyse the mammographies of...
DeepSeek: The Chinese AI App Making Global Waves
A Chinese-made artificial intelligence (AI) model called DeepSeek has shot to the top of Apple Store's downloads, stunning investors and sinking some tech stocks. Its latest version was released on 20 January, quickly impressing AI experts before it got the attention of the entire tech industry - and the world. US President Donald Trump said it was a "wake-up call" for...
NADDC, Ajawole Conduct Intensive Mechatronics Training For Auto Technicians In Abia (Photos, Video)
In a bid to enhance technical skills and keep auto technicians and youths updated with the latest automotive innovations, the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), in collaboration with Ajawole Technical Service Limited, has successfully concluded a two-week specialized mechatronics training for technicians and youths in the South-East zone. The intensive training, held at Michael Okpara Federal University of...
Governor Otti’s Vision Aligns With Tech Advancement In Abia – Rector Ogbonnaya Onu Poly (Video)
Abia State is poised for a new era of technological advancement, as the Rector of Ogbonnaya Onu Polytechnic, Aba (formerly Abia Polytechnic), Engr. Dr. Christopher Kalu Okoro, has emphasized the critical role of technology in shaping the future. Speaking during the Abia Technology and Innovation Network Tour, Dr. Okoro described technology as the driving force behind innovation, economic growth,...
Huawei Unveils Energy Storage System, Targets Nigeria’s Power Challenges
Huawei Nigeria Digital Power has unveiled the first commercial and industrial hybrid air and liquid cooling energy storage system in the world, the LUNA2000-215 Series. The launch, which took place at an event attended by industry partners and key stakeholders from the C&I energy sector, marked a significant milestone in the region’s energy landscape. In a statement shared with PUNCH Online...
Facebook To Shut Down Fact-Checking Program On Monday
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, announced Friday that its fact-checking program in the United States would be “officially over” on Monday, when it will roll out the community notes feature across all platforms. The news comes after Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced in January that the company would end fact-checking and move to restore free speech on Facebook, Instagram,...
