Joining the likes of US, Israel, Italy and Britain, the French government has unveiled plans to start using armed drones, according to The Local. Defence Minister, Florence Parly while speaking to a gathering of recruits and lawmakers in Toulon today said, “I decided to begin the process of arming our intelligence and surveillance drones”. Reveling... Read More

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August 16, 2017

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The Thread: “Looks like American film” “Lagos, the pacesetter state” | Nigerians applaud Ambode’s latest innovation

Just when you’ve written Governor Ambode and his “mega city” plans off, since they appear to have one thing in common: oppressing the poor and underprivileged, this comes across your TL and for that moment in time, Ambode is the greatest. What are we on about? WATCH: Someone sent this and I think it's pretty... Read More

Opinion

ambode, drones, innovation, lagos, The Thread, Using Tech to make Lagos state great

March 3, 2017

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This Snapchat IPO might just be a waste of time and money

So Snap Inc. a.k.a Snapchat has just gone public and has risen almost 45% in stock value from its guide price of $17 a share to $25. So now, institutional and private investors are happy. Even happier are the two under-30 co-founders, Evan Spiegek and Bobby Murphy who now own more than the $3 billion... Read More

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November 27, 2016

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Insecurity: El-Rufai to purchase drones to tackle herdsmen attack

Kaduna State governor, Mallam Nasiru El-Rufai has said the state will purchase drones to tackle insecurity. The governor said provisions for the purchase of the gadgets was already provided in the 2016 budget. El-Rufai stated this through his deputy, Mr. Barnabas Yusuf-Bala, who represented him at the presentation of ‘A Child of Destiny, ‘a biography... Read More

The News Blog

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October 21, 2016

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Kaduna to spend N2.55bn on CCTV, drones

The Kaduna Government has set aside over N2.55bn for the procurement of CCTV cameras and drones, to provide adequate security cover in the state in 2017. This is contained in the 2017 budget document currently before the State House of Assembly. It said, “The N1.5 billion is for procurement and distribution of CCTV cameras for... Read More

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September 30, 2016

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The Thread: It’s a drone for the Chibok girls

The news today has been rather dreary, so it’s wonderful to hear something that lifts our spirits. It is the story of Shettima Kyeari Ali, a student of ABU Zaria, who chose to make a drone for his final year project, and then decided to dedicate it to the honour of the girls kidnapped by the Boko... Read More

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September 21, 2016

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Drones will be used for Edo election – Army

Barely a week to the Edo governorship election security agencies are putting final touches in ensuring a hitch free process. As part its plans, the Nigeria Army says it would use drones during the September 28 governorship election in Edo State, The Punch reports. This was disclosed by the Commander of the 4 Brigade Command, Brigadier General... Read More

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July 27, 2016

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‘President Buhari-led government is a fraud’ – Avengers

Militant group, Niger Delta Avengers, NDA, has said that President Muhammadu Buhari was free to intensify oil exploration in the North East, but should forget about export of crude oil from the Niger Delta. Spokesperson of the militant group, self-acclaimed Brig. Gen. Mudoch, said this in a statement, entitled, “Your drones won’t stop us”. The... Read More

The News Blog

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May 27, 2016

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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove the conversation today

Here are the five stories that drove the conversation today. 1) President Buhari’s biggest shock Speaking with newspaper executives and editors in Abuja, President Muhammadu Buhari stated that he was shocked when he was informed that oil would sell at $30 instead of $100. The President lamented that Nigeria has become an oil state, abandoning... Read More

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April 25, 2015

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Must Reads: Drone strikes on Al Qaeda takes toll on leadership, Why people like Obamacare + more

Drone Strikes on Al Qaeda Said to Take Toll on Leadership. New York Times Obamacare creates choice. That’s why people like it. Vox Want to shoot machine guns with the Navy SEAL who killed Osama bin Laden? That’ll be $50,000, please. Washington Post Sexual assault isn’t just a college problem — it’s a problem for all... Read More

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January 27, 2015

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Unmanned aerial object crashes in Borno village (See Photos)

by Panshak Ibrahim An Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), has reportedly crashed in the village of Dumge, in Mafa LGA of Borno state. According to the Facebook page of ‘KSM News’, the object suspected to be a drone, crashed in the village by noon on Monday, January 26. The crashed drone, is believed to be used in the counter-insurgency... Read More

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January 13, 2015

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CNN gets permission to use drones for news gathering

by Temitope Onitiju Cable Network News (CNN) has been given approval to test drones for news gathering. On Monday, January 12, CNN revealed that it has reached agreement with US aviation regulators to use the unmanned aerial vehicles to source for news in the United States. CNN Senior Vice President David Vigilante said: “Our... Read More

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October 12, 2013

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The face of hope: Malala Yousafzai meets with the Obamas in the Oval Office

Malala Yousafzai may not have won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday, but she enjoyed a private Oval Office audience with President Obama and the first family. Yousafzai, the 16-year-old Pakistani student who was shot in the head by Taliban gunmen for speaking out in support of the right of girls to go to school,... Read More

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December 29, 2012

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Temie Giwa: The drones are coming – are you ready? (YNaija FrontPage)

by Temie Giwa When sophisticated robots fight wars, the collateral of such wars are often normal people; young fathers and little girls who wake to the rage of a people far away from them and their lives are squandered in a war they never asked for and one that gets them nothing but loss and... Read More

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French Government begins plan for drone operations

The Thread: “Looks like American film” “Lagos, the pacesetter state” | Nigerians applaud Ambode’s latest innovation

This Snapchat IPO might just be a waste of time and money

Insecurity: El-Rufai to purchase drones to tackle herdsmen attack

Kaduna to spend N2.55bn on CCTV, drones

The Thread: It’s a drone for the Chibok girls

Drones will be used for Edo election – Army

‘President Buhari-led government is a fraud’ – Avengers

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove the conversation today

Must Reads: Drone strikes on Al Qaeda takes toll on leadership, Why people like Obamacare + more

Unmanned aerial object crashes in Borno village (See Photos)

CNN gets permission to use drones for news gathering

The face of hope: Malala Yousafzai meets with the Obamas in the Oval Office

Temie Giwa: The drones are coming – are you ready? (YNaija FrontPage)

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