https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-science-technology-news/en-ngCopyright (C) 2026 newslocker.comWed, 03 Jun 2026 18:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-science-technology-news/5-things-to-know-about-metas-new-ai-agent-on-whatsapp/Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-science-technology-news/5-things-to-know-about-metas-new-ai-agent-on-whatsapp/ …Security must use telecom resources intelligently – Samson Ukpolo
…We have always provided critical details to security – NCC, telcosBy Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor
After over two weeks, the 46 people, consisting of 39 students, some as young as two years old, and 7 teachers abducted in Oyo primary school by dare-devil kidnappers are still in their custody.
This is as insecurity continues to threaten]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-science-technology-news/kidnapping-deploying-telecom-intelligence-best-solution/Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-science-technology-news/kidnapping-deploying-telecom-intelligence-best-solution/ These are towards the country’s genuine quest to build a robust digital economy.
Recent developments indicate growing momentum. The country’s broadband penetration continues to improve, fintech innovation has made Nigeria one of Africa’s leading digit]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-science-technology-news/fourth-industrial-revolution-engineers-move-to-enhance-nigerias-digital-future-with-nigercon-2026/Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-science-technology-news/fourth-industrial-revolution-engineers-move-to-enhance-nigerias-digital-future-with-nigercon-2026/ The Leo Stan Ekeh Foundation (LSEF), established by Africa’s foremost serial digital entrepreneur, Leo Stan Ekeh, has donated a multi-million-naira state-of-the-art AI-Tech Centre to Holy Ghost College, Owerri, Imo State, in a landmark gesture that added prestige and excitement to the school’s 77th anniversary celebration.
The Tech facility, personally supervised by Mr. Ekeh from construction to finishing, is equipped with highly integrated all-in-one Zinox compute]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-science-technology-news/lsef-promotes-tech-education-at-holy-ghost-college-owerri-with-ai-tech-centre/Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-science-technology-news/lsef-promotes-tech-education-at-holy-ghost-college-owerri-with-ai-tech-centre/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-science-technology-news/moniepoint-votes-n3bn-for-innovation-hubs-in-federal-universities/Tue, 02 Jun 2026 01:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-science-technology-news/moniepoint-votes-n3bn-for-innovation-hubs-in-federal-universities/ To the ordinary Nigerian, Facebook, Whatsapp and Instagram are all social media platforms.
They are best for social networking and instant messaging.
But the Meta Platforms are far more than that to the Nigerian economy.
They have evolved into critical economic infrastructure quietly driving billions of naira in commerce, entrepreneurship and digital connectivity across the country.According to a new independent report by research firm Public First titled “Nigeria’]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-science-technology-news/how-facebook-instagram-whatsapp-pump-820-m-into-nigerias-economy-yearly/Fri, 29 May 2026 14:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-science-technology-news/how-facebook-instagram-whatsapp-pump-820-m-into-nigerias-economy-yearly/ That is what makes the market unique and every solution provider and Office Equipment Manufacturer, OEM is angling to have a bite in the apple.
For global tech solution provider, Adobe, the time to boss the African market is now. It is hoping to do so, through its repackaged creative clouds and document tools. And, the vehicle to ride into the market]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-science-technology-news/adobes-repackaged-creative-document-offerings-ll-run-on-redingtons-wheels-into-africa/Fri, 29 May 2026 02:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-science-technology-news/adobes-repackaged-creative-document-offerings-ll-run-on-redingtons-wheels-into-africa/ These autonomous digital workers are capable of handling financial transactions, infrastructure management and customer support.
And, so, cybersecurity experts are warning that the next global security crisis may not come from humans alone, but from vulnerable AI systems acting on behalf of humans.
This warning has caused growing concerns that have inspired several inve]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-science-technology-news/us-based-nigerian-tech-talent-aims-to-protect-global-workflows-with-xploit/Wed, 27 May 2026 01:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-science-technology-news/us-based-nigerian-tech-talent-aims-to-protect-global-workflows-with-xploit/ That was the central message from former Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission, Ernest Ndukwe, during discussions at the National Telecommunications Policy 2000 Review Workshop.
According to Ndukwe, before the pol]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-science-technology-news/why-nigerias-2000-telecom-policy-must-be-reviewed-ndukwe/Wed, 27 May 2026 01:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-science-technology-news/why-nigerias-2000-telecom-policy-must-be-reviewed-ndukwe/ By Prince OsuagwuFor many years, many of Nigeria’s rich cultural festivals have survived largely through oral tradition, local participation and seasonal celebration.
Beyond their host communities, however, most remained invisible to the global audience increasingly consuming culture through digital platforms.
That narrative may now be changing with what technology is doing in every sector.
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