By Ifeoluwa Odunayo

The Office of the Surveyor General of the Federation (OSGOF), is set to begin digital drone mapping of Abuja, having secured necessary approvals from the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), and the Military.

At a high-level briefing at OSGOF headquarters, key stakeholders, including the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), and the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), discussed the Safety Operational Risk Assessment (SORA), for the project.

Surveyor General of the Federation, Abduganiyu Adeyemi Adebomehin, highlighted the project’s significance, noting its impact on urban planning and agriculture.

Surv. Hafiz Azeez, Head of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing at OSGOF, assured the public of strict privacy and safety compliance.

NCAA’s General Manager, Capt. Maikano Wilson, stressed the need for seamless coordination with the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), to ensure safe drone operations, while Frank Pichel, team lead from Place US, reaffirmed commitment to regulatory and environmental standards.

With preliminary site assessments already underway, full-scale mapping operations are scheduled to commence next week.

By Adenike Lawal

Lagos State has announced the release of Makemation, Africa’s first artificial intelligence-driven feature film, set to premiere in cinemas nationwide on April 18, 2025, during Easter Weekend.

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, in a statement on Sunday, described the film as a cultural milestone that underscores the power of youth—particularly young girls—in leveraging AI and technology to solve pressing societal challenges.

A coming-of-age drama, Makemation follows the journey of a brilliant young girl from a low-income Lagos neighborhood who overcomes adversity through resilience and innovation.

The film blends entertainment with a powerful message of hope, illustrating how technology can be a tool for transformation.

Sanwo-Olu reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening Lagos’ creative industry, stating that projects like Makemation position the state as Africa’s leading arts and innovation hub.

Starring Nollywood icons such as Richard Mofe-Damijo, Tony Umez, Shaffy Bello, Ibrahim Chatta, Toyin Afolayan, and Ali Nuhu, Makemation promises an engaging exploration of AI’s impact on human experiences, bridging technology and storytelling like never before.

By Ifeoluwa Odunayo 

Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company, has introduced Swap, a new feature on its Send App that enables Nigerians to seamlessly convert naira to U.S. dollars, British pounds, and euros at competitive rates.

Developed in partnership with Kadavra BDC and Wema Bank, and backed by the Central Bank of Nigeria, Swap offers a fast, secure, and accessible foreign exchange solution.

It is designed to facilitate international transactions, including tuition payments, medical expenses, and other cross-border financial needs.

Flutterwave CEO, Olugbenga ‘GB’ Agboola, emphasized that limited access to foreign exchange has been a major challenge for businesses and individuals.

With Swap, Nigerians can participate more effectively in the global economy, sending money with greater ease and confidence.

The company also plans to expand its currency options, further bridging Nigeria’s financial integration with global markets.