The HP Z6 G5 A is the ultimate Workstation for Virtual Production, 3D Rendering, AI, and Machine Learning HP has unveiled the newest addition to the Z by HP workstation lineup, the HP Z6 G5 A, a cutting-edge desktop workstation designed to meet the demanding needs of virtual production, 3D rendering, AI, and machine learning professionals. With the highest number of cores ever in a Z by HP workstation and the ability to configure up to three high-performance graphics cards, the Z6 G5 A is set to revolutionize productivity and performance. Powered by the AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ PRO CPU, the…
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Rashidi Yekini was an iconic Nigerian football forward Google’s Doodle today, Monday, October 23, celebrates iconic Nigerian footballer Rashidi Yekini, an accomplished forward nicknamed the “Goalsfather” for his ability to sneak shots by the keeper. On this day in 1963, he was born in Kaduna, Nigeria. The beginning of Yekini’s life was difficult as he faced homelessness and poverty. To make money, his first jobs were as a welder and mechanic, but his true goal was to pursue football. He soon began playing in front of scouts and in 1981, he joined his first football club, UNTL FC, in Kaduna.…
—-To Offer Automated Digital Ad Services To SMEs MTN Nigeria, and Adbot, an ad-tech company, have announced a partnership to bring MTN’s Thryve Google Ad services to all SMEs on the MTN network. The collaboration empowers SMEs to enhance their online visibility, taking advantage of the Thryve Google Ads Bundle, which provides 1Gb of data, a minimum of 10 website conversions, and 500 ad views on Google: tackling a key challenge SMEs face – access to new markets. The proposition aims to support SMEs in maximising their online presence and reaching a broader audience. The platform enables efficient Google ad…
TestNigeria 2.0 Conference is Nigeria’s premier conference on Software Testing TestNigeria Conference, Nigeria’s premier conference on Software Testing, is back in Lagos for the second edition. TestNigeria 2.0 Conference is scheduled for Radisson Blu Hotel in Ikeja, Lagos, on November 9th, 2023, as software testing experts, industry leaders, and technology enthusiasts will gather for the highly anticipated 2.0 Conference. Organised by the Nigerian Software Testing Qualification Board (NGSTQB), this event will be a significant milestone in the Nigerian tech landscape, setting the stage for discussions on cutting-edge advancements and trends in software testing. Building on the successes of the maiden…
As the Nigeria Information Technology Reporters Association (NITRA) prepares for its stakeholders’ engagement event, the NITRA FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY (FINTECH) FORUM 2023, Nigeria’s telecommunications regulator, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has thrown its weight behind the event. The event, which is slated to be held on October 26, 2023, at CitiHeight Hotel, Ikeja has also gained the support and partnership of all-in-one payments, banking, and operations platform, Moniepoint MFB. The NITRA FINTECH FORUM with its Theme, “Harnessing Nigeria’s Fintech Potentials: Challenges And Opportunities,” will gather industry stakeholders in the financial technology sector, and the ICT industry as a whole, both from…
The new Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has said he would align the Commission’s regulatory focus to achieve the promises of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda to advance the nation’s digital transformation agenda. Maida, who spoke to the Senior Management team of the Commission at the Commission’s Head Office in Abuja Tuesday, said there is a need to ensure that the NCC strategically focuses on ensuring all Nigerians have access to affordable and reliable broadband services, noting that part of this is to ensure “effective broadband infrastructure diffusion across the…
The piece takes an exclusive look into the transformative role AI is playing in healthcare across Africa, with the help of the recent initiatives from Google Health. Every day across Africa, people turn to Google products like Search, YouTube, and Fitbit for insights about their health and well-being. But many may not know that Google has also been researching how AI can help improve healthcare outcomes for people, and how AI can empower Google’s partners to deliver better health services — from improving maternal health outcomes to building useful digital tools for healthcare workers. To mark the upcoming Africa HealthTech…
The successful launch of the Afrobeats: Journey of a Billion Streams site that celebrates the milestone of the genre culminated in events that captivated not just the music aficionados but anyone who had the privilege to be part of the Afrobeats journey. Spotify on Thursday 12 and Friday 13, October, brought together celebrities, podcasters, influencers, music executives, media personalities, and music fans at two experiential events dubbed #SpotifyPodcastsLagos and #SpotifyAfrobeats. The events held at La Madison Place in Lekki, Lagos, showcased and celebrated the rich culture of Afrobeats and the remarkable achievements of the genre through the years. Speaking at…
The Andela Talent Cloud platform assesses thousands of data points to better match tech talent to jobs to drive business success Andela, the world’s largest private marketplace for technical talent, announced Monday the Andela Talent Cloud, an integrated, end-to-end platform to match global technologists with companies seeking to bolster capacity and skill sets. The Andela platform is an all-in-one, AI-driven solution that provides IT executives with complete transparency of talent profiles and skills assessment results, enabling informed and secure hiring decisions. “Market-leading organizations realize that rewriting their workforce strategies to include global, remote tech talent offers a distinct competitive advantage,”…
The Director-General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi has reiterated NITDA’s commitment to driving Nigeria’s digital future, fostering innovation, and positioning the country as a global hub for tech talent and entrepreneurship. Inuwa made the reaffirmation during a fireside chat session, moderated by Alex Onukwue, a reporter with Semafor at the TechCabal’s Moonshot event which held in Lagos State. While sharing insights into his role and the agency’s transformative vision for Nigeria’s digital landscape, Inuwa analysed the different strategic approaches adopted by the Agency, noting that, with a vision for inclusive growth, NITDA is working towards realising…