Once failure is experienced in production systems, traditional approaches require human input to diagnose problems, apply fixes, and bring service back online. Olayinka Idowu has spent most of his time perfecting infrastructure to automatically react to failures, develop systems to detect, analyse, and repair themselves before the user even experiences degradation. Idowu’s strategy for self-healing infrastructure begins by emphasising end-to-end observability. Instead of using mere threshold-based alerts, her systems are always accumulating metrics in numerous dimensions: application performance metrics, system resource levels, network latency behaviours, and user experience metrics. This data is the foundation of machine-based models that recognise normal…
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The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawalle, has called for increased collaboration and funding for the Defence sector to effectively combat and eliminate banditry and other forms of criminality across the nation. The Minister made this appeal during the presentation of the 2025 Budget Proposal for the Ministry of Defence to the Senate and House of Representatives Committees on Defence at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja. In his address, Minister Matawalle underscored the importance of robust collaboration with lawmakers, commending the unwavering commitment and cooperative efforts of both the House and Senate Committees on Defence and…
News Highlights: Survey reveals that 70% of Nigeria’s online population has used generative AI, surpassing the global average of 48%. Nigeria is among the top countries globally in terms of excitement and adoption of AI, with a strong belief in AI’s ability to drive economic growth. A new global survey from Ipsos and Google reveals that attitudes towards artificial intelligence (AI) are trending positive as its use becomes more widespread, reports Digital TimesNG. The study, “Our Life with AI: From innovation to application,” surveyed 21,000 people across 21 countries, finding that global AI usage has jumped to 48% and excitement…
By Tolu ADEREMI-COLE As the case between Citadel Oracle Concept Limited and Zinox Technologies returns to court, a document from the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has put a lie to the claim under oath by Benjamin Joseph, CEO of Citadel, that he was not aware of the contract executed by his company at FIRS. It will be recalled that Joseph, in his statement on oath in suit No: LD/4335/2014 in the High Court of Justice, Lagos State, dated 28th June, 2019, averred that his company, Citadel, did not execute any contract with FIRS and that he was not aware…
News Highlights: InnovateAI Lagos 2025, scheduled for February 21, will focus on leveraging AI to address national critical challenges. Organized by AI in Nigeria, the conference aims to position the country as a global hub for AI innovation. AI in Nigeria has announced that InnovateAI Lagos 2025, the second edition of its flagship annual artificial intelligence conference, will take place on February 21, 2025, with the theme: “Scaling AI Adoption in Nigeria: Catalyzing Cross-Sectoral Innovation and Fostering Inclusive Growth.” Digital TimesNG reports that InnovateAI Lagos 2025, set to take place at the Landmark Event Centre in Lagos, will build on…
News Highlights: Sophos Managed Detection and Response (MDR) now safeguards over 26,000 organizations worldwide. Sophos has enhanced its MDR capabilities through increased analyst capacity, AI-assisted workflows, expanded integrations, and new features. Sophos, a global leader in cybersecurity, has announced that its Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service now protects over 26,000 organizations worldwide, with a 37% growth in customers in 2024, reports Digital TimesNG. This achievement highlights the increasing demand for Sophos’ proactive, expert-led security solutions, which help organizations of all sizes stay protected 24/7 against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, including the most advanced ransomware, business email compromise (BEC) and…
News Highlights: Zinox Seeks Apology Over Alleged Defamation Zinox alleges Abuse of Legal Process The management of Zinox Technologies Limited, the foremost African digital conglomerate, has demanded a public apology from Mr. Femi Falana SAN over alleged defamation and reputational injury inflicted on the company and its representatives by Falana and his client, Benjamin Joseph, the CEO of Citadel Oracle Concept Limited, an Ibadan-based computer firm. In a statement on Sunday, Zinox referenced recent news items in the media relating to certain charges filed by Falana, purporting to act on a fiat donated to him by the Attorney General and Minister…
Corporate blackmail is an insidious trend gaining traction globally, and Nigeria is no exception. It has become a tool for some individuals, corporate entities, and opportunists to target successful businesses and entrepreneurs, often for personal gain or malicious intent. This unethical practice not only jeopardizes the reputation of prominent figures and corporations but also poses a threat to the nation’s economic stability. Through the lens of Nigerian experiences, ALIYU GAYA, a public policy analyst sheds light on this pressing issue, highlighting cases involving renowned personalities like Aliko Dangote, Mike Adenuga, and Leo Stan Ekeh, as well as reputable organizations like…
By Abisola Rachael Aderohunmu Across many underserved communities, healthcare has long operated in a state of reaction. People seek help only when symptoms can no longer be ignored, diagnoses come late, and preventable conditions escalate into emergencies. But a fundamental shift is underway — one that moves healthcare from episodic treatment to proactive prevention. And at the centre of this shift is the rise of digital infrastructure that allows artificial intelligence, diagnostics, and inclusive health plans to work together in ways traditional systems never could. Drawing from my experience building health-tech products across clinical workflows, micro-insurance plans, and AI-driven triage…
By Leo Stan Ekeh, Chairman Zinox Group At an end-of-year inspirational talk delivered on 14th December, 2024 to his select mentees of young entrepreneurs in Nigeria monitored in Lagos, DR. LEO STAN EKEH advised them not to lose hope in the Nigerian economy, as he projects that the country shall start returning to a comfortable zone from the 3rd quarter of 2025. He also warned them to apply greater caution in transactions with persons and corporates of questionable character, stressing why due diligence and being local are both critical and an added advantage. Below are excerpts from the lecture. The new fraud is corporate…