Tech / Gadgets

Uber Turns To Robotaxis In London Upon Exit From Nigeria

adminSeptember 3, 2026

Uber has shifted its attention to autonomous mobility in one of its major global markets, launching a limited robotaxi service in London just a day after withdrawing its ride-hailing operations from Nigeria. The London service, unveiled on Thursday in partnership with UK self-driving technology firm Wayve, marks another step in Uber’s push to make autonomous...

EU Places ChatGPT Under Stricter Digital Regulations

adminAugust 31, 2026

The European Union has placed ChatGPT under stricter digital oversight, making it the first AI chatbot to be classified under the bloc’s strictest online-service rules. The European Commission announced on Monday that ChatGPT was classified as a Very Large Online Search Engine (VLOSE) under the Digital Services Act (DSA). The decision means OpenAI, the company...

NIGCOMSAT: New Satellites To Strengthen Military Communication, Crime Tracking

adminAugust 31, 2026

The Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT) says its planned satellites will strengthen security operations by improving communication for troops and supporting efforts to track criminal activities. According to Channels Television, NIGCOMSAT Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Jane Nkechi Egerton-Idehen, disclosed this during an interview on Sunrise Daily on Monday. She said the planned NigComSat-2A...

Onung hails Tinubu’s push for technical skills, backs ITF takeover of Sector Skills Councils

adminAugust 5, 2026

Idara Jerome Chairman of the Hospitality and Tourism Sector Skills Council of Nigeria, Mr. Nkereuwem Onung, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for prioritising technical and vocational skills development, describing the administration’s reforms as a bold step towards building a globally competitive workforce. Onung gave the commendation on Monday in Abuja following the formal handover...

“Jobberman’s Career Clinic Has Exposed Me To Emerging Opportunities In Tech, Remote Work” – Participant

adminJuly 25, 2026

Idara Jerome, Uyo A final-year Mathematics Education student of the University of Uyo, Mfoniso Solomon, has said the 2026 Akwa Ibom Career Clinic exposed her to emerging opportunities in technology, artificial intelligence and remote work, while helping her overcome some of the confidence challenges that had affected her career journey. Solomon, who spoke with newsmen...