Author: Rommy Imah

Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Inuwa Kashifu has said that even as artificial intelligence has the potential to revolutionize the world, transform industries, and even save lives by curing terminal diseases and reversing genetic disorders, it on the other hand, poses significant risks, such as bias, privacy violations, and job displacement. Speaking at the final Volunteer Expert Group (VEG) meeting, Kashifu noted that, that is why it is essential to have policies in place to guide the development and deployment of Artificial Intelligence in Nigeria. The NITDA DG, who acknowledged the pre-development process that led…

Produced under the strictest level of quality control and very clean and hygienic environment, Ziggy Water which has become a household name and toast of consumers in the Southeastern region of Nigeria is well-packaged with well-sealed cover that protects it against germs and dust and comes in safe plastic pet bottles and sachets.

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.…

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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…