23rd July 2024
The UBEC Digital Resource Center participated in the second edition of the Nigeria Data Expo Conference (NDEC) held at ‘Yaradua Center, Abuja. The exhibition featured the UBEC DRC stall where information regarding the programmes and activities of the Center was prominently displayed.
The primary objective of the Conference was to explore the multifaceted nature of data application in driving societal advancement. Specifically, the conference highlighted the significance of digital literacy in educational institutions, discussed the ethical use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), and the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) implementation of the National Digital Literacy Framework.
The Conference also addressed the critical role that data plays in modern society and discussed the utilization of data in the proposed smart city initiative and strategies for the commercialization of research and innovation, as underscored by the Special Adviser to the Minister of Science and Technology.