PBAT Smart Nation Nigeria

02/05/2026

🔥 CARTER EFE vs PORTABLE – CHAOS IN THE RING! 🔥


What started as online gbas gbos finally entered the ring… and it did NOT disappoint!

At the “Chaos in the Ring 4” event in Lagos, skit maker Carter Efe shocked many by defeating street-hop star Portable after 3 intense rounds. Judges scored it unanimously in Efe’s favor (27–30), ending Portable’s unbeaten run in celebrity boxing.

Portable came in with confidence after beating Charles Okocha and Speed Darlington, but Carter Efe had other plans 😤

From round one, Portable brought energy and wild punches…
But Carter Efe stayed calm, calculated, and landed cleaner, sharper hits throughout the fight.

By round three, it was clear — this was Efe’s night 💥

🥊 RESULT: Carter Efe wins by unanimous decision
👑 NEW KING OF CELEBRITY BOXING

From social media banter to real punches… this fight proved one thing:
👉 Clout can start it… but skill will finish it.

Who do you think should step into the ring next? 👀👇

Anyways, congratulations to Carter Efe.

22/04/2026

The Smart Petroleum Governance (SPG) policy represents a transformational framework designed to reposition Nigeria’s upstream petroleum sector as a globally competitive, digitally intelligent, and transparently managed system. Developed under the PBAT Smart Nation Initiative, the SPG envisions a future where data, technology, and governance intersect to deliver sustainable energy outcomes, strengthen investor confidence, and enhance regulatory performance through the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC).

This blueprint aims to transform how petroleum governance operates—moving from manual, paper-based, and siloed operations to a data-driven, automated, and transparent digital ecosystem. SPG introduces integrated digital infrastructures that enable real-time oversight, revenue assurance, and environmental accountability across Nigeria’s upstream value chain.

SPG adopts a hybrid governance approach that merges Nigeria’s Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) mandates with emerging global standards in artificial intelligence, blockchain transparency, and smart data architecture.

Through the SPG, NUPRC will transition into a Smart Regulator — leveraging predictive analytics, blockchain-secured licensing, digital fiscal intelligence, and open data transparency portals. The policy provides a five-year phased roadmap for implementation, aligning Nigeria’s petroleum sector with Energy Transition 2060, National Digital Economy Policy, and United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Joshua Omeiza Emmanuel
Convener, PBAT Smart Nation Initiative

15/03/2026

Are you passionate about AI, technology, and innovation? Be part of the Smart Nation Ambassadors.

The PBAT Smart Nation Initiative is a civic-driven advocacy platform founded in early 2022 to promote the urgent needs for transformation of Nigeria through a comprehensive digital revolution and the realization of Africa’s first Smart Nation blueprint. In 2023, The framework received an approval ...

24/09/2022

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Our virtual training center aims to meet the demand for an IT-skilled workforce for national development at a level consistent with international standards. These goals are in line with government’s policy in encouraging youths to pursue digital skills acquisition.

19/08/2022

Description

The Free University of Nigeria is an online learning platform that does not charge tuition.

It is dedicated to teaching young people transformational IT skills by making relevant IT skills training affordable and accessible to everyone, regardless of financial situation.

We are looking for volunteer expert tutors to teach and moderate the following certificate courses;

Front-end Engineering
Back-end Engineering
Cloud Engineering
Software Engineering

(remuneration are based on commission per student)

Responsibilities

The job responsibilities differ slightly depending on the course. However, typical responsibilities include:

Lesson planning, preparation, and research
Course planning and promotion
Prepare and upload video tutorials as well as weekly live video lectures and seminars for students, as well as prepare and upload teaching materials to the portal using new technology such as distance learning or video conferencing.
checking and grading students' work, and providing feedback
To effectively organize your tutorials, you will need internet access and video production equipment.
Tutors in Lagos are welcome to visit the office to use the video recording, editing, and uploading facilities.

Job responsibilities for Front-end engineering Teachers include ability to teach all of the following;

React
Vue
Javacript
CSS
and more

Job responsibilities for Back-end engineering Teachers include ability to teach all of the following;

Node.js
Rugby
Python
Go

Job responsibilities for Cloud Engineering Teachers include ability to teach all of the following;

AWS
GCP
Azure

Qualifications

A bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related field is required, as well as additional relevant industry certifications related to your chosen field above.

You can also send your application to [email protected]