The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) said the country’s inflation rate and the pressures on the exchange rate will reduce in the coming year. While the country’s inflation rate jumped to 27.33% for November – the highest in 18 years, the apex bank’s governor Yemi Cardoso projects a slump in 2024. “The outlook for the domestic […]
Read MoreThe impact and influence of AI and machine learning algorithms are transforming business operations worldwide. Major tech giants have been actively registering AI patents to provide solutions across different industries. This is in response to the growing demand for AI capabilities that automate business processes. Being a leader renowned for its advancements, Samsung has made […]
Read MoreArtificial intelligence (AI) took centre stage in 2023, with a wide range of tools, solutions and industries adopting the technology. With 2024 around the corner, experts predict AI is going to become more powerful and accessible to everyone. Generative AI (GenAI)-which enables the use of AI to generate texts, images and code-made headlines throughout 2023. […]
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The winners of the Travelstart competition were announced, which saw drivers and riders on the Uber platform awarded with sought-after prizes such as tickets to several local and international destinations. In addition, the top 30 drivers who operate on the Uber app were celebrated, showcasing the company’s dedication to recognizing driver excellence and reinforcing its commitment […]
Read MoreThe Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has pledged that transparency will form the bedrock of his leadership as Nigeria’s chief telecom regulator as this will enable a solid foundation in building a resilient, accountable and efficient institution. Maida spoke during a courtesy visit to the Minister of Communications, […]
Read MoreThe rapid integration of new technology and digital health devices into healthcare systems has revolutionized patient care and diagnostic processes. However, the increased reliance on these devices has also exposed the healthcare industry to cybersecurity threats. According to the recent report, Cybersecurity in Medical Devices, the market for cybersecurity in medical devices is expected to grow […]
Read MoreKaspersky’s detection systems discovered an average of 411,000 malicious files every day, which is an increase of nearly 3% in 2023 compared to the previous year. Particular types of threats also escalated: experts observed a marked surge of 53% in attacks involving malicious Microsoft Office and other types of documents. Attackers leaned towards more dangerous […]
Read MoreThe need to build digital trust and implement international standards to support digitisation policies was the centre of discourse at a Digital Policy workshop, organised by the British Standards Institution (BSI), held in Abuja. The Director-General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, who opened the discourse disclosed the centrality of NITDA’s role as […]
Read MoreThe Cameroon Minister of Posts and Telecommunications, Libom Li Likeng, has invited GTS-Infotel to the meeting on the issue of fraud on communication networks in its effort to tackle the menace of bulk SMS in the West Africa Country. TechnologyMirror gathered that despite the integration of A2P SMS Firewall in their networks, Orange & MTN […]
Read MoreThe Ondo State Government has been enjoined to equip its people with digital skills and provide them with digital infrastructure to enable them establish innovation driven enterprises in the state and also participate in global digital economy. The Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency, NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa advised the state to replicate “Yaba” in […]
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