MTN Nigeria recently announced its achievements in promoting workplace equality and implementing family-friendly policies. The company was recognised for its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and its leadership in fostering a supportive environment for working parents. Being the first technology telecommunications company in Africa to be awarded the Economic Dividends for Gender Equality (EDGE) MOVE certification, MTN Nigeria joins a group of over 250 organisations such as the World Bank Group, International Finance Corporation, Deloitte Switzerland AG, UNICEF, amongst others spanning 57 countries and 27 sectors. The certification is a globally recognised standard for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I),…
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Her face is a deep fake. Her body belongs to a team of similar-sized actors. But she sings, reads the news, and sells luxury clothes on TV as AI humans go mainstream in South Korea. Meet Zaein, one of South Korea’s most active AI humans, who was created by Pulse9, an artificial intelligence company that is working to bring corporate dreams of the perfect employee to life. Pulse9 has created AI humans for some of South Korea’s largest conglomerates, including Shinsegae, with research indicating the global market for such life-like creations could reach US$ 527 billion (RM2.4 trillion) by 2030.…
Each OPPO device is meticulously crafted, and subject to rigorous quality control measures to ensure it stands the test of time. From the premium materials used in construction to the precision engineering that goes into every component, OPPO spares no effort in ensuring that an OPPO device is a testament to lasting quality. In the dynamic world of technology, where innovation is the currency and trends evolve at a breathtaking pace, OPPO stands as an unwavering beacon of quality, trustworthiness, and premium excellence. With a legacy deeply rooted in user-centric innovation, OPPO’s mission has always been to push boundaries and…
ANKA also plans to use the investment to actively recruit sales, technical, and product talent to catalyse its growth ANKA, the “all-in-one SaaS for global African businesses,” has announced the closure of a US$5M pre-Series A extension round led by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) with participation from Proparco and the French Public Investment Bank. The new round of funding brings the company’s total investment to date to US$13.5M since being founded in 2016 as ANKA fuels its efforts in product building as well as expanding its services to encourage and further develop African entrepreneurship on a global scale. The…
WATISE 2023 will explore the abundant investment opportunities in the tech sector with the aim of attracting more investors into the sector. As stakeholders in Nigeria’s telecoms industry get set for the West Africa Telecoms Infrastructure Summit and Exhibition (WATISE), IHS Towers, Nigeria’s leading tower company, has thrown its weight behind the Summit. IHS in a letter to the Convener of the WATISE, promised to support the event which has already gotten the support of the telecoms industry regulator, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) as well as the nod of the industry stakeholder group, the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Company…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has kicked off activities for the third edition of its Talent Hunt Research through Hackathon as part of giving expression to its Strategic Vision Plan 2023-2025. Aimed at encouraging the development of new technologies and indigenous content through cutting-edge research, the goal of this initiative is to stimulate sustainable economic growth and development in Nigeria. The NCC has, therefore, invited Tech Hubs, and Innovation-Driven Enterprises (IDEs) in Nigeria to enrol their start-ups and their solutions in the Talent Hunt Research through a Hackathon organised by NCC. The Commission said in a statement that the Hackathon…
Players in the innovation ecosystem have been urged to work together rather than working individually in order to accomplish sustainable innovation. This call was contained in a speech delivered by the Director-General, National Information Technology Development Agency, NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi at the Innovation Support Network (ISN) 2023 Annual Gathering with the theme “Unlocking Potential: Collaborating for Growth and Impact’’ at the Shehu Musa Yar’adua Centre, Abuja. Inuwa emphasised that the tech industry thrives on collaboration and over 60% of global innovation now involves some form of cross-organisational collaboration. “A 2020 report by Microsoft indicates that over 95% of Fortune…
The agreement will see NASENI and REA light up rural areas in Nigeria The Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Mr. Khalil Halilu, and the Managing Director/CEO of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Mr. Ahmad Salihijo Ahmad have agreed to work together to deploy NASENI Solar resources and other renewable energy technologies, to increase electricity supply to Nigeria’s rural areas. This commitment was the outcome of discussions between the two chief executives in Abuja on Friday, September 15, 2023, when the EVC/CEO of NASENI visited the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) office as part…
Labour Institute said Danbatta was honoured for empowering national workforce The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission, Prof. Umar Danbatta, was recently decorated with the award of Fellowship of the Nigeria Institute of Labour (NIL) under the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment by the Michael Imoudu National Institute of Labour Studies (MINILS). At the conferment ceremony in Abuja recently, which was part of the series of events marking the 40th Anniversary/Founders Day of the Institute, the Director-General of the Institute, Isa Aremu, said Danbatta was being recognised for his exemplary contributions and that of his team to…
By Olamiposi OGUNYEMI In today’s rapidly evolving technology landscape, large-scale distributed systems are at the core of modern applications, covering every detail from e-commerce platforms to global financial technologies. As a Senior Software Engineer, navigating the complexities of these systems is a daily routine task that requires a deep understanding of dependencies and consistency. This article explores the intricate world of complex systems engineering, focusing on practical approaches to managing dependencies and ensuring consistency across large-scale distributed systems. Large-scale distributed systems consist of interconnected components working together to form a unified system. These systems are identified by their fault tolerance,…