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Microsoft has announced a new version of its Bing search engine and Edge browser that will integrate ChatGPT-style AI language model technology from OpenAI. These new integrations will allow people to see search results with AI annotations side by side and also chat with an AI model similar to ChatGPT. Microsoft says a limited preview of the new Bing will be available online today. Microsoft announced the new products during a press event held on Tuesday in Redmond. “It’s a new day in search,” The Verge quotes Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella as saying at the event, taking a clear shot…

It is New Year! And there is an amazing and exciting piece of good news from Nigeria, which seems to be coming earlier than expected. The Electric Vehicle manufacturing industry is buzzing with the anticipated take-off of a brand-new indigenous car manufacturing company. The enthralling news is that Nigeria appears to have embraced happenings at the global level, where the production of electric cars and hybrid electric vehicles, is not only increasing, but growing with supersonic speed. Roxettes Eco-Drives Ltd has gained the recognition of the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as a strong force in driving the…

• As Nigerian survey data shows that 34% of IT decision-makers in Nigeria are planning to move to a new region and 33% to a new country
• 58% of IT decision-makers in Nigeria view a shortage of personnel with IT skills as one of the main threats to their business
• Equinix completed the acquisition of Nigeria’s MainOne earlier this year

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said the ongoing process to auction two additional lots in the 3.5GHz spectrum for Fifth Generation (5G) is part of efforts that will further democratise access to high-speed mobile broadband for all Nigerians. The Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of NCC, Prof. Umar Danbatta, stated this in Lagos over the weekend while speaking at the 10th Annual Brands and Marketing Conference of the Brand Journalists Association of Nigeria (BJAN) where the NCC was conferred with the “Regulator of the Decade” Award. Represented by the Commission’s Executive Commissioner, Stakeholder Management, Adeleke Adewolu, the EVC…

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Web3 are converging to redefine decentralization, automation, and security. The world is moving toward trustless ecosystems, where autonomous, self-executing smart contracts and decentralized AI models eliminate the need for intermediaries. As businesses and developers embrace blockchain-based ecosystems, AI is becoming the key driver of intelligent automation, fraud prevention, and trustless transactions. The fusion of machine learning, blockchain, and decentralized computing is unlocking new possibilities, from AI-powered DeFi risk management to self-learning DAOs that optimize governance. At the forefront of this revolution is GABRIEL TOSIN AYODELE, a top industry leader, Senior Software Engineer, and AI-powered Web3 innovator.…

Headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, as a global company of over 90 employees with operations in Nigeria, Ghana and Kenya, Carbon empowers individuals with access to credit, simple payments solutions, high-yield investment opportunities and easy-to-use tools for personal financial management.

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A suite of revolutionary digital power solutions targeted at various categories of users in the Nigerian market has been launched in Lagos, Nigeria. Huawei Technologies, a leading global provider of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices in partnership with TD Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa’s foremost distributor of tech, services and lifestyle products launched the suite of solutions. Speaking at the well-attended launch event held on Friday, July 15, 2022 at the Tech Experience Centre, Yudala Heights in Victoria Island, Lagos, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), TD Africa, Mrs. Chioma Ekeh identified the perennial public power supply challenge in…

In the fast paced landscape of both fintech and healthcare, the fusion of these two industries is creating unprecedented opportunities for innovation and transformation. At the forefront of this intersection is SAMUEL ARAMIDE, a seasoned Senior Software Engineer at NUimage and the Chief Technology Officer at Gemspay. Samuel’s work showcases how cross-industry innovation can drive enhanced patient payment experiences, leveraging his deep expertise in software engineering to bridge the gap between fintech and healthcare. The coming together of fintech and healthcare illustrate a significant shift in how patients communicate with healthcare providers and oversee their financial responsibilities. The conventional healthcare…

The FinTech Association of Nigeria has said that it would continue to provide platforms to engage with regulators, shape the future workforce, promote thought leadership and showcase key impacts of the Nigerian FinTech space. President of the Association,  Mr. Ade Bajomo stated this last weekend in his address at the maiden edition of Fintech Platinum Awards held at the Oriental Hotels, Lekki Lagos. Bajomo said that one way this is achieved is through The Nigeria FinTech Week held annually, noting that the sixth edition of this highly anticipated week will be holding from October 24 – 28, 2022. He…