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Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Fabrication and Supply of School Desks at Plan International

Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Procurement and Supply of Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) Items at Plan International

Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Procurement of GAC - ASPIRE Health Facility Investment Plan (Phase II) at Plan International

Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Procurement of School and Learning Related Items & Equipment (GAC - ASPIRE School Investment Plan) at Plan International

Request for Proposal (RFP) for the EU - DEVCO Procurement of Teaching and Learning Materials for Learners and Learning Facilitators at Plan International

Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Procurement of ECHO Learning Materials and Recreational Items for Learners at Plan International

Invitation for Expression of Interest (EOI) for the Appointment of an External Auditor for Auditing of FAAN's Financial Statements at Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN)

Invitation for Initial Selection for the Engagement of Energy Service Companies for the Provision of Operations and Maintenance Services for Solar PV Hybrid Power Plants Deployed under the Energizing Education Programme (EEP) at the Rural Electrifica

Tender Opportunity: Provision of Inspection Support Services at Star Deep Water Petroleum Limited (SDWPL)

Tender Opportunity: Provision of Wellhead Equipment and Maintenance Services (JV) at Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL)

Tender Opportunity: Provision of Machine Shop Services (JV) at Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL)

Tender Opportunity: Provision of Slickline Services (JV) at Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL)

Tender Opportunity: Provision of Tubing Conveyed Perforation and Related Services at Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL)

Tender Opportunity: Provision of IT Hardware Infrastructure Procurement and Installation Services at Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL)

Invitation for Bids (IfB) for the Design, Build and Operation of the AIH and ATC at the Imo State Government

Invitation to Tender for the Construction of Beatrice Nwayindu Street with a Spur to Alero Estate Road & S.A Edafienene Close, Off Sir Ogagifo Street Asaba, in Oshimili South LGA at the Delta State Tenders Board

Invitation to Tender for the Construction of Rehabilitation Complex at the National Obstetric Fistula Centre, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State

Invitation to Bids (ItB) for Office Renovation and Construction of Office Complex at the Oyo State Agency for Youth Development

Invitation for Expression of Interest (Eol) for the Engagement of Consultants to Conduct Comprehensive Land Survey on Beach Resorts Estate, Lekki, Lagos, Belonging to the Defunct Heritage Bank (In-Liquidation) at the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corpora

Invitation to Tender for the Renovation of 120 Capacity Lecture Theatre at the Federal College of Education (Technical), Akoka

Invitation to Tender for the Rehabilitation of Kinetic Football Field at the Federal College of Education (Technical), Akoka

Invitation to Tender for the Construction of Medical Centre at the Federal College of Education (Technical), Akoka

Invitation to Tender for the Construction of Academic Classrooms and Offices at the Federal College of Education (Technical), Akoka

Invitation to Tender for the Procurement of Diesel at the Federal College of Education (Technical), Akoka

Expression of Interest (Eol) for the Provision and Deployment of Regulatory Information Management Systems at the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC)

Expression of Interest (Eol) for the Provision of NAFDAC Call Center Services at the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC)

Expression of Interest (Eol) for the Provision of E-Archiving & Document Management System for NAFDAC Formations at the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC)

Expression of Interest (Eol) for the Renovation of NAFDAC Laboratories at the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC)

Expression of Interest (Eol) for the Construction of NAFDAC Offices at Selected States at the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC)

Invitation for Tender for the Supply of Office Equipment at the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC)

Invitation for Tender for the Supply and Installation of Office Furniture at the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC)

Invitation for Tender for the Supply of Laboratory Chemical, Reagents & Consumables at the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC)

Invitation for Tender for the Supply and Installation of Plants and Generators to selected NAFDAC Formations at the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC)

Invitation for Tender for the Supply and Installation of Laboratory Equipment at the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC)

Invitation for Tender for the Provision of ICT & Computer Systems to Selected NAFDAC Formations at the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC)

Invitation for Tender for the Supply of Vehicles to Selected NAFDAC Formations at the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC)

Invitation for Tender for the Supply and Installation of Laboratory Furniture at the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC)

Invitation for Tender for the Fencing and Renovation at Old Command Office Complex - Yenagoa at the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS)

Invitation for Tender for the Construction of Parade Ground at Immigration Training School Orlu at the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS)

Invitation for Tender for the Fencing of Jeke Border Control Post (Measuring 60m X 75m) and NIS Land - Gumel (Measuring 45m X 75m), Jigawa State at the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS)

Invitation for Tender for the Fencing of Land (Measuring 1,298.59sqm) for Transit Camp - Badagry Marine Patrol Unit, Lagos State at the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS)

Invitation for Tender for the Rehabilitation of Administrative Block at NITSA, AHOADA, Rivers State at the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS)

Invitation for Tender for the Rehabilitation of 3 Numbers of 5 Rooms Hostel Block at ICSC Sokoto at the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS)

Invitation for Tender for the Rehabilitation of Hostel D at Immigration Training School Kano (ITSK) at the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS)

Invitation for Pre-Qualification for Rural Electrification to various Communities in Lagos East at the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF)

Expression of Interest (EoI) for Consultancy Services for Management, Monitoring and Evaluation of Various Capital Works Projects (Works) at the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF)

Expression of Interest (EoI) for Consultancy Services for Management, Monitoring and Evaluation of Various Capital Goods Projects (Goods) at the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF)

Expression of Interest (EoI) for the Appointment of Consultant for the Implementation of Performance Management Framework for NADF at the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF)

Expression of Interest (EoI) for the Engagement of Consultancy Services for Enhancing Operational Efficiency (Implementation of ISO Certification Standard for Process Optimization) at the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF)

Expression of Interest (EoI) for the Engagement of External Auditor for NADF at the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF)

Invitation to Tender for the Provision of Motorized Solar Street Lights in Ekiti Central Constituency 11, Off ljero Ekiti and Efon LGA, Ekiti State at the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF)

Invitation to Tender for the Supply and Installation of Mini Garri Processing Line for Farmers in Okpella, Edo State at the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF)

Invitation to Tender for the Provision and Installation of Solar-Powered Borehole in Etsako East, West & Central LGA at the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF)

Invitation to Tender for the Supply of Farm Fertilizer to Bama/Ngala/Kabalge Federal Constituency, Borno State at the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF)

Invitation to Tender for the Supply of Fertilizer to Barkin/Riyom Federal Constituency of Plateau State at the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF)

Invitation to Tender for the Procurement and Supply of Grains (Rice and Beans) to Constituents of Idemili South Federal Constituency, Anambra State at the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF)

Invitation to Tender for the Procurement and Supply of Grains (Rice and Beans) to Constituents of Idemili North Federal Constituency, Anambra State at the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF)

Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Procurement for Basic Learning Materials for 12,400 Out-of-school Children at Plan International

Invitation to Tender for the Supply of Hummer Bus at the Kano State Government

Invitation to Tender for the Supply of Hilux at the Kano State Government

Invitation to Tender for the Supply of Low-bed Truck at the Kano State Government

Invitation to Tender for the Supply of Safety Wares at the Kano State Government

Invitation to Tender for the Supply of Drilling Machine (Core & Water Well) at the Kano State Government

Invitation to Tender for the Supply of Compressor at the Kano State Government

Invitation to Tender for the Supply of Sheep-foot Roller at the Kano State Government

Invitation to Tender for the Supply of Smooth Roller at the Kano State Government

Invitation to Tender for the Supply of Motor Grader at the Kano State Government

Invitation to Tender for the Supply of Water Tank Pumping Machines at the Kano State Government

Invitation to Tender for the Supply of Tippers at the Kano State Government

Invitation to Tender for the Supply of Excavator at the Kano State Government

Invitation to Tender for the Supply of Wheel Loader at the Kano State Government

Invitation to Tender for the Supply of Bulldozer at the Kano State Government

Invitation to Prequalification and Expression of Interest (Eoi) for the Provision of Backup Internet Service with a Minimum of 100Mbps at the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC)

Invitation to Prequalification and Expression of Interest (Eoi) for the Provision of Cleaning Services at the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC)

Invitation to Prequalification and Expression of Interest (Eoi) for the Engagement of Security Services Company at the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC)

Invitation to Prequalification and Expression of Interest (Eoi) for the Engagement of Travel Agents at the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC)

Invitation to Prequalification and Expression of Interest (Eoi) for the Development and Implementation of Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) Monitoring Tool at the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC)

Invitation to Prequalification and Expression of Interest (Eoi) for the Engagement of a Data Privacy Compliance Organisation at the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC)

Invitation to Prequalification and Expression of Interest (Eoi) for the Provision and Installation of Window Blinds and Accessories at NERC Headquarters Building - Abuja at the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC)

Invitation to Prequalification and Expression of Interest (Eoi) for Maintenance Works at NERC Headquarters Building - Abuja at the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC)

Infotech Headlines Today
[Mon-17-Mar-2025]

THN Weekly Recap: Router Hacks, PyPI Attacks, New Ransomware Decryptor, and More - Hackers News

4 tips and tricks for troubleshooting Android digital car key setup - Pocket Lint

4 ways to add Android Auto to your car - Pocket Lint

7 Best Video Doorbell Cameras (2025): Smart, Battery, AI, Budget, and Subscription-Free - Wired

8 Best Down Comforters (2025), Tested and Reviewed - Wired

A look at "coachbots", AI-powered virtual coaches like CoachHub's Aimy and Valence's Nadia that advise on salary talks, work habits, and role-play conversations (Emma Jacobs/Financial Times) - Techmeme

A profile of Chetan Nayak, who leads Microsoft's Station Q team trying to build a quantum computer; source: Microsoft spends ~$300M annually on quantum research (Tom Dotan/Wall Street Journal) - Techmeme

Absa Appoints Kenny Fihla as New Group CEO - Innovation Village

Adobe: traffic from AI sources to US retail sites in February rose 1,200% from July 2024; 39% of US consumers used generative AI for shopping, 53% plan to do so (Mike Pastore/Search Engine Land) - Techmeme

AFR-IX telecom secures 14.3m EU funding for Medusa Africa Submarine Cable System - TechMoran

AgDevCo exits Saise Farming Enterprises, transfers ownership to Buya Bamba - Innovation Village

AI in Cybercrime: Derek Manky Predicts the Next Wave of Threats - Itnewsafrica

AI slop, shared by thousands of prolific accounts, is brute forcing virality, and platforms like Meta embrace it; some AI videos get 350M+ views (Jason Koebler/404 Media) - Techmeme

Airtel Africa Launches Truecaller-Like AI Powered Spam Alert Service - TechMoran

Airtel launchesAI-powered spam alert service to combat SMS fraud in Nigeria - Techpoint

Alphabet spins off laser-based internet company Taara from its X "moonshot" incubator; Taara, which raised new funding, has its origins in Loon, closed in 2021 (Stephen Morris/Financial Times) - Techmeme

Alphabet Spins Off Laser-Based Internet Project Taara From 'Moonshot' Unit - Slashdot

Alphabet's Starlink competitor Taara is spinning off into an independent company - Engadget

Alterra Capital Partners receives a $20 million investment from BII - Innovation Village

Amazon devices chief Panos Panay aims to unveil the first products he has overseen in the fall, talks of new premium devices, hints at wearables like AR glasses (Mark Gurman/Bloomberg) - Techmeme

An interview with Snap CEO Evan Spiegel on Snap's fifth-generation smart glasses, unveiled in September 2024, competing with Apple and Meta, Snap OS, and more (Austin Carr/Bloomberg) - Techmeme

Apache Tomcat Vulnerability Actively Exploited Just 30 Hours After Public Disclosure - Hackers News

Apple AirPods Max with USB-C charging are back on sale for $480 - Engadget

Apple Considered Removing Ports from iPhone 17 Air - TechCity

Apple reportedly considered building the iPhone 17 Air without ports - Techcrunch

Apple should focus on fixing Siri, not redesigning iOS again - Engadget

Apple's 10th-gen iPad is on sale for $80 off - Engadget

Bitwarden Review: The Best Password Manager - Wired

BlueSky Proposes 'New Standard' for When Scraping Data for AI Training - Slashdot

Boeing Starliner astronauts finally head home, nine months later - Engadget

Bumble adds ID verification and other safety features - Engadget

Bumble heightens safety measures with new ID verification feature - Techcrunch

Bumble rolls out new ID verification in the US, the UK, Australia, France, India, and six other markets, as founder Whitney Wolfe Herd returns as its CEO (Natalie Lung/Bloomberg) - Techmeme

Carl Lundstrom, who financed file sharing service the Pirate Bay, died in a plane crash in Slovenia; at its peak, the Pirate Bay had an estimated 20M+ users (Michael Levenson/New York Times) - Techmeme

Cascador launches $2 million Catalytic Fund to support mid-stage entrepreneurs in Africa's tech ecosystem - Innovation Village

Cascador Launches $2M Fund to Empower Nigerian Entrepreneurs - TechMoran

CIG Motors takes charge as Zenolynks LagRide contract is cut - Techpoint

CIG Motors Takes Control of LagRide's operations - Innovation Village

Consumer Groups Push New Law Fighting 'Zombie' IoT Devices - Slashdot

CoreWeave's upcoming IPO in a soft IPO market serves as a bellwether for both the tech industry and how the public market perceives AI in the years ahead (Rachyl Jones/Semafor) - Techmeme

Cost of issuing cards could crash from 1,800 to 400 with contactless payment boom - Techpoint

Crusoe, a startup helping build the first data center for Stargate, says it secured a deal with a gas turbine owner to generate 4.5 gigawatts of energy by 2027 (Anissa Gardizy/The Information) - Techmeme

Crypto exchange OKX says it has "temporarily" suspended its DEX aggregator services, used to launder the $1.5B Bybit hack, after reported EU scrutiny under MiCA (Sidhartha Shukla/Bloomberg) - Techmeme

Cybercriminals Exploit CSS to Evade Spam Filters and Track Email Users' Actions - Hackers News

Dangote-backed tech Fund secures $20m from UK's BII - Techpoint

Director of rural broadband program exits with a warning about shift to 'worse' satellite internet - Engadget

Discord launches a Social SDK to let developers offer friends lists, cross-platform messaging, voice, and more, with console and mobile support "coming soon" (Jay Peters/The Verge) - Techmeme

Discord launches SDK to help developers enhance social experiences in their games - Techcrunch

Discord Unveils Free SDK to Power Next-Gen Social Gaming Experiences - Innovation Village

Do viruses trigger Alzheimer's - The Economist

Does your smartphone speed carry the weight it used to - Pocket Lint

DOGE staffer violated Treasury rules by emailing unencrypted personal data - Techcrunch

DOGE's Cuts at the USDA Could Cause US Grocery Prices to Rise and Invasive Species to Spread - Wired

Elon Musk's AI company, xAI, acquires a generative AI video startup - Techcrunch

European Tech Firms Push EU for 'Buy European' Tech Mandate - Slashdot

European tech industry coalition calls for 'radical action' on digital sovereignty ' starting with buying local - Techcrunch

Everything You Say to Your Echo Will Soon Be Sent to Amazon, and You Can't Opt Out - Wired

FSF's Memorabilia Silent Auction Begins Today - Slashdot

Gemini AI Removes Watermarks in Image Editing Feature - TechCity