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- 6 Nov 2017
AVI Afrique Demos Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
By peter oluka The recent AVI Afrique Africa Innovation Summit held at CSIR International Convention Centre in Pretoria once again featured as the leading aviation event in South Africa, attracting…
- 5 Feb 2016
Nokia Showcases LTE Technology for Use of Drones in Smart Cities
Nokia is showcasing its innovative Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Traffic Management (UTM) concept for the safe operation of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) via LTE at the UAE Drones for Good Award event in…
- 20 Feb 2018
NAF Trains 20 officers in US, India on Software, Cyber security
AS it has begun production of indigenous operational Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, UAVs, the Nigerian Air Force said that it has trained a total of 20 of its officers both in India and the United States…
- 16 Feb 2018
Buhari Unveils Locally Made Drone
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday in Kaduna unveiled the first indigenous operational Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) nicknamed, Tsaigumi. The Tsaigumi UAV, which was produced by The…
- 6 Sept 2022
Zipline Begins Commercial Deliveries of Medical Commodities in Kaduna State
Zipline, the global leader in instant logistics, has commenced commercial deliveries of medical commodities via unmanned aerial vehicles, otherwise called drones, to health facilities within Kaduna…
- 23 Feb 2016
New IDC Government Insights TechScape Examines Role of Robotics in Government
The potential to apply autonomous or semi-autonomous machines to enhance the safety, precision, and efficiency of government services, particularly in defense and intelligence, public safety,…
- 18 Sept 2025
LASTMA Deploys Drones to Manage Traffic in Lagos
Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has deployed state-of-the-art Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) to enhance traffic management, strengthen security surveillance and reinforce public…
- 29 Sept 2016
Nokia Tests Drone-Based Smart City Traffic Management Facility
Nokia “Networks” is to support Europe's first dedicated testing facility for the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) for traffic management. The facility, at Twente Airport, near Enschede in the…
- 8 May 2016
FG Bans Deploying Drones Without NCAA, NSA Licence/Permit
The Federal Government through the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has directed that no government agency, organisation or an individual will launch Remotely Piloted Aircraft/ Unmanned…
- 3 Nov 2023
Halilu Targets First Quarter 2024 to Put NASENI Products in Nigeria Market
Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu, Executive Vice Chairman of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), has said his vision or direction for the Agency's products and…
- 9 Jan 2024
Human Capital Development Is Critical in Repositioning NASENI – Halilu
Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu, Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has stated that investing in human capital…
- 16 Oct 2022
Catherine Odiase Unpacks Zipline’s Business and Plans for Nigerian Market
Catherine Odiase, General Manager, Zipline Nigeria, has unpacked the company’s operational models and its plans to launch operations in other states in Nigeria. Odiase in a media roundtable with…
- 23 Oct 2023
NASENI Inks $2bn Investment Deals with Chinese Firms
National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) and three Chinese partners have signed a Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) for new projects valued at $2 billion. This is just as…
- 8 Jul 2021
FG to Regulate Use of Drones to Avoid Disasters
Mr Hadi Sirika, minister of Aviation, yesterday said that the federal government will come up with a “simple policy” to regulate the use of drones for private and commercial purposes. Drones are…
- 7 Jun 2018
U.S. Facilitates Drone Technology Training for Nigerian Students
United States Consulate General Lagos in collaboration with Baltimore-based Global Air Media, has concluded a two-day drone technology workshop for students and women STEM leaders. The training was…
- 22 Nov 2022
USTDA, Zipline Partner to Expand West Africa Healthcare Access through Drone Technology
The United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) has awarded a grant to global instant logistics service company, Zipline for a feasibility study to expand healthcare access in Ghana and…
- 16 Oct 2017
Air Force Institute Developing Surveillance System to Enhance National Security
The Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) in Kaduna is developing a surveillance system to add value to the nation’s security architecture, its Commandant, AVM Isiyaka Bukar, has said. Bukar said…
- 7 Nov 2023
NASENI, Agric Ministry Agree to Partner on Agro-Industrialization, Climate Change Mitigation & Others
National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) and the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security have commenced discussions on how to deploy existing technical…
- 15 Nov 2023
Maida, NCC Boss Applauds Project Train 3M on ICT Skills
Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has applauded the proposal by the Hon. Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun…
- 9 Apr 2025
NASENI and Caverton Helicopters Launch Training of Female staff on UAV
National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) and Caverton Helicopters have commenced the second batch of training for 10 selected female engineers and scientists from NASENI…
- 15 May 2025
NITDA Advocates Strategic Partnership in Research to Unlock Nigeria's Digital Potential
Kashifu Inuwa, CCIE, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has emphasized the critical need for robust collaboration among academia, industry, and…
- 27 Jul 2025
NASENI, Nigerian Air Force Renew Strategic Partnership to Drive Indigenous Defense Technologies
National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) and the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) have renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen collaboration on indigenous…
- 23 Dec 2016
Johannesburg to Host IoT Forum Africa 2017
The Internet of Things (IoT) is the next big wave in technology, with major repercussions for Africans. By connecting everyday devices to the internet the Internet of Things opens up a host of new…
- 23 Oct 2025
ESET Links Lazarus Group to New Cyberespionage Campaign Targeting European Defence Firms
ESET Research has uncovered a fresh wave of cyberespionage attacks linked to North Korea-aligned Lazarus Group, targeting several European companies in the defence sector, particularly those involved…
- 13 Feb 2026
NITDA, Wigwe University deepen talks on AI, agriculture collaboration
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and Wigwe University are laying the groundwork for a far reaching collaboration centred on artificial intelligence (AI) research,…
- 17 Jul 2017
Nigeria Moves to Exploit Drone Technology for Economic Benefits
Sen. Hadi Sirika, Minister of State for Aviation, said Nigeria is ready to benefit from economic opportunities of Remotely Piloted Aircraft System popularly known as drones. Sirika disclosed this at…
- 11 Oct 2022
Zipline’s Instant Delivery, A Game-Changer in Medical Supply Chain
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), nearly two billion people across the world lack reliable access to quality essential medical products such as blood and vaccines due to gaps in…
- 16 Mar 2026
Nigus International, Elmirate Capital Ink $200m MoU for Nigeria's Defense Tech, Satellite Hub
Nigus International Investment Limited and Elmirate Investment LLC (Elmirate Capital) have inked a strategic memorandum of understanding to launch a next-generation defense technology, satellite…