AI & Computing

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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NITDA, NFIU Mull Collaboration to Easy Nigeria Out of Anti-Money Laundering, Terrorism Financing Grey List

Nigeria is perfecting plans to easy itself out of the grey list of the anti-money laundering, terrorism financing  by May 2025 through National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), which has gone into collaboration with the Nigeria Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) for the development and implementation of Project Exit: Upgrade of NFIU Data Management System and […]

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Scania, SKF and LOTS Group Launch Route for Battery Electric Trucks

Scania, SKF, and LOTS Group are collaborating to promote sustainable logistics by launching one of Europe’s longest routes for battery electric vehicles (BEVs). The route, operated in partnership with Ahréns Åkeri, is expected to significantly reduce emissions. The goal is to achieve a 97% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions (WtW) while optimising transport efficiency, with […]

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NITDA Flags-off Comprehensive Digital Literacy Training for 69,000 Federal Civil Servants 

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in collaboration with the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, has launched an extensive Digital Literacy Training and Certification programme for federal civil servants. The initiative was designed to empower federal government employees with essential IT knowledge and skills, and enhance public service […]

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Business

Lagos Teachers Sign $1bn Digital Education Deal with US Firm to to Generate over 2,400 High-Paying Jobs

The National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS) in Lagos State has announced a $1 billion agreement with Digital Learning Network Inc. (DLN), a US-based education technology business, to transform digital education in Nigeria. The project, which is fully funded by DLN, aims to improve educational quality and promote social inclusion across the country by […]

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Over Two Thirds of Global Population to Own Digital Wallet by 2029

Experts in fintech and payments markets, forecast a 15.3% growth in digital wallet adoption globally by 2029; up from 52.6% in 2024. Juniper Research in a research found that adoption will be driven by the increasing ease of acceptance, and the digital wallet’s ability to connect underserved communities to financial services. The research found that […]

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TD Africa Launches Green Hero Initiative for Sustainable Power in Africa

Technology distribution company in Africa, TD Africa has unveiled its Green Hero Initiative, a groundbreaking program designed to tackle Nigeria’s persistent energy challenges and promote the adoption of sustainable energy solutions. This initiative underscores TD Africa’s commitment to advancing cleaner, more affordable energy alternatives for Nigerian households and businesses. As the cost of fossil fuels […]

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Google Pays Canada Media Can$100m to Use Content to Offset Advert Revenue Loss

Google has paid Can$100 million to Canadian news outlets to use their content on its platform, as part of a deal with the government to offset loss of advertising revenues. Canada passed the Online News Act in 2023, joining Australia and a few countries in Europe in establishing policies to force tech platforms to compensate […]

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Quest for Customized Storage Solutions Heightens as Smart Video Sets to Define Electric Vehicles   Infrastructure

Electric Vehicles (EV) station operators in Nigeria need customized storage solutions that support new AI workloads and associated storage requirements. As video analytics and deep learning for today’s intelligent video solutions are performed both on-premise and in the cloud, it is important to provide a scalable, cost-effective, and durable, yet high-performance storage infrastructure, according to […]

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Business

Digitalization Holds Key Long Term Benefits to Oil and Gas Industry, Says GlobalData

In recent years, the oil and gas industry has progressed from using digital technologies for select use cases to making their entire processes digital. Certain technologies—such as artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, cloud computing, the Internet of Things (IoT), robotics, and virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR)—are now part of their daily routine. These digitalization […]

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