News Highlights: DNICE 2024 will unite global leaders, industry experts, innovators, academics, and policymakers around the theme “Empowering a Digital Future.” The event will include keynote sessions, panel discussions, workshops, and exhibitions centered on driving economic growth, improving governance, and enhancing quality of life through digital technologies. The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) in partnership with Brevity Anderson has announced the Digital Nigeria International Conference & Exhibition (DNICE) 2024, scheduled to take place from 22nd to 24th October 2024. Mrs. Hadiza Umar, Director, Corporate Affairs and External Relations at NITDA said in a statement that this landmark event will…
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Nigeria’s Minister of Education, Professor Tahir Mamman, recently announced a new policy setting the minimum age for the SSCE at 18 years, effective from 2025. Critics argue that this policy overlooks modern educational needs, may hinder student progress, and could lead to increased dropout rates. ELVIS EROMOSELE in this article, advocates for a more flexible approach based on academic readiness rather than a strict age limit. Professor Tahir Mamman, Nigeria’s Minister of Education, recently announced a policy setting the minimum age for writing the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examinations (SSCE) at 18 years, starting from 2025. This decision has sparked…
News Highlights: IT Horizons and CEBAR partnered for the Abuja Educators Conference 2024 to advance education standards across Africa. The conference brought together educators, policymakers, and industry experts to discuss pivotal issues in education. IT Horizons, Africa’s leading information technology partner, recently collaborated with CEBAR, an international education consulting firm dedicated to advancing education standards across Africa and beyond, on the just concluded Abuja Educators Conference 2024. Digital TimesNG reports that the conference themed “Envoys of Change: Developing Content, Character, and Capacity,” took place at Baze University in Abuja, Nigeria. Mrs. Carol Barlow, Chief Executive Officer of CEBAR, said the…
Just before you complete your payment, have you taken the time to look at your payment options? If you have not, this is for you! In our fast-paced world, there are details we naturally ignore due to urgency. Imagine making a call and your airtime finishes, the first thing you want to do is to quickly top-up your airtime within the minute to return to the call. To make payment seamless, PalmPay has an in-app payment feature called Priority Payment Method, that eases transactions. What is the Priority Payment Method? The feature allows you to choose the primary payment method…
What began as an ordinary day in the Big Brother Naija house quickly transformed into one of the most exhilarating moments of the season as the much-anticipated TECNO Task ignited the atmosphere. The energy was electric, with fans buzzing in excitement and housemates pushing themselves to the limit in a fierce contest of wits and strategy. True to its reputation, this year’s challenge, the TECNO #StopAtNothing Task, did not disappoint. It was a spectacular display of skill and determination, featuring three thrilling phases that put the housemates’ mental agility, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities to the ultimate test. Housemates were divided…
News Highlights: LG Electronics showcased its advanced OLED technology at the Lagos Gaming Finale, using its OLED TVs as the official display screens. The event highlighted LG’s commitment to the gaming community by featuring its OLED TVs and announced the expansion of its In-store Gaming competition across West Africa. LG Electronics, a global frontrunner in innovative consumer electronics, recently hosted the Gaming Finale in Lagos, Nigeria, where it highlighted its state-of-the-art OLED technology to the gaming community. The event, which brought together top gamers and e-sports enthusiasts, featured LG’s OLED TVs as the official display screens for the tournament, with…
High-quality features are often associated with high costs, but the TECNO POP9 stands out, bringing advanced features to everyone at an affordable price. With the TECNO POP9, everyone can enjoy high-quality mobile experiences, and even those on a tight budget can keep up with the latest tech upgrades. One of the standout features of the TECNO POP9 is its 4.5G network capability, which is 100% faster than the traditional 4G. This ensures that users enjoy smooth and fast connectivity, whether streaming, gaming, or browsing. This enhanced network speed is complemented by a 120Hz refresh rate on the display, delivering ultra-smooth…
News Highlights: The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) clarified that it has not paid any fuel subsidies in the past nine months. NNPC Ltd. emphasized the importance of its credit agreements with Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) suppliers, highlighting the company’s credibility. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) says it has not paid fuel subsidies to anyone in the last nine months. The Chief Financial Officer of the company, Alhaji Umar Ajiya, made the clarifications on Monday in Abuja. Ajiya said NNPC Ltd. was only handling Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) importation shortfalls between the company and the…
News Highlights: Sophos has launched a new Customer Success initiative, offering tailored support through dedicated advisors who assist with everything. The programme provides two levels of service—high-touch for personalized engagement and tech-touch for scalable, automated support. Sophos, a leading global provider of innovative cybersecurity solutions, is enhancing its dedication to customers and channel partners with the introduction of Sophos Customer Success. This new initiative will feature a team of experts focused on supporting customers throughout their post-sales journey, offering ongoing resources, alerts, webinars, and educational content related to cyber threats such as ransomware and data breaches. The programme aims to…
It’s been ages since Googling was the go-to method for finding information. But a new generation of contenders is hoping to put the ubiquitous search giant in our collective rear-view mirrors. These AI-powered platforms leverage advanced language models and machine learning to understand context, generate humanlike responses, and get you what you’re looking for more quickly than ever before. Just be a little cautious about the accuracy of factual statements, since AI remains prone to hallucinations. Perplexity Perplexity makes searching feel more like a conversation. Instead of simply returning a series of links and leaving you to synthesize disparate information…