Technology

AI Job Fears Overstated as Only 6% Executives in Africa Expect AI Automation Job Lost

For the second year, Boston Consulting Group (BCG)’s AI Radar global survey has captured the mood of business executives when it comes to AI. The findings, released today, revealed both optimism and significant challenges in realising AI’s full potential. In the latest edition of the AI Radar report, titled From Potential to Profit: Closing the […]

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Business

Massive Data Centres, Global Connectivity, Subsea Cables Signal Advent of 5lR , Says CEO OADC

The AI-driven 5IR is set to drive tremendous change and the emergence of ‘digital unicorns’ in Africa. Advanced data centres are underpinning this transformation. This is according to Dr Ayotunde Coker, CEO of Open Access Data Centres (OADC), a WIOCC Group Company, Africa’s leading provider of comprehensive, integrated core digital infrastructure solutions and managed network […]

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AI & Computing

AI & Automation to Transform Nigeria’s PR Landscape, Say Experts at Newmark Group Webinar Series

Industry leaders and PR experts have envisaged new landscape of public relations in the digital era suggesting that the transformational impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation though phenomenal will not result to job lost. At a webinar put together by The Newmark Group Limited under the InfluenceXXI series with the theme: The Future of […]

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E-Commerce

Africa’s First Ai-Powered Fm Radio Station from Konga Set for Nigeria’s Airwaves in 2025

Konga, a composite e-commerce group, is poised to transform the Nigerian media and commerce landscape with the upcoming launch of its AI-powered FM radio station in Lagos. The groundbreaking initiative, set to debut in January 2025, will mark Africa’s first Hit Music & Commerce Station, blending Technology, Entertainment, Commerce and more to drive impactful connections […]

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Business

Qualcomm Unveils Nigeria startup, Kitovu, Nine Others Transforming Africa’s Economy in AI, Agric, Health

Qualcomm Incorporated successful completed the second year of its Make in Africa Startup Mentorship Program, culminating in the Make in Africa Finale 2024. At the event,Qualcomm showcased Nigerian startup, Kitovu, as among this year’s finalists that the Qualcomm Make in Africa 2024 program supported as well as other ten startups from six African nations, addressing […]

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News

Scarcity of AI Talents Still Looms Globally, Absence Affecting Business Growth Warns Huawei Chief

The global scarcity of Artificial Intelligence (AI) talents would continue to pose significant challenges to the development of digital economies around the world. And this scarcity was coming at a time when the demand for AI computing power was expected to exceed the demand for general computing power, according to the Terrence Wu, the Managing […]

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Business

Backbase Partners Seven to Drive Digital Banking Innovation in MEA

AMA PRESS RELEASE Backbase, the global leader in Engagement Banking, has announced its strategic partnership with Seven, a consulting firm and integrator of digital and AI solutions based in Morocco. This collaboration brings together Backbase’s Engagement Banking Platform, with Seven’s deep expertise in digital transformation in banking, setting a new standard for innovation and customer experience […]

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AI & Computing

AI  Transformative Impact on Lagos to Top Discourse at AOT Lagos 6.0 with TechnologyMirror as Media Partner

The countdown has begun for the 6th edition of the Art of Technology Lagos (AOT Lagos 6.0), an annual celebration of innovation and technology. This year’s conference will bring together a powerful consortium of partners, including Eko Innovation Centre, Lagos State Ministry of Innovation, Science, and Technology, GDM Group, and The Nest Innovation Park, to […]

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Business

Video Surveillance Cameras Market Hits $50bn as AI Raves Spur Acquisition

The acquisition of smart video is now a keystone factor of modern security and surveillance activity, even as the increase of AI enable smart video is expected to make the global market for video surveillance cameras to hit close to $50 billion by 2025. In insight presentation, Director of Product Marketing, Smart Video, at Western […]

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News

Lagos Plans First AI Usage Guidelines in Nigeria, Says Regulations Almost Ready

The Lagos State has intentions to publish Nigeria’s first Artificial Intelligence (AI) guidelines, paving the path for responsible technology use. Olatubosun Alake, the Lagos State commissioner for innovation, science, and technology, announced the idea at the 4th Zenith Bank Tech Fair, which took place in Lagos yesterday. According to Alake, the regulations are being prepared […]

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