With the advent of technology and remarkable advancements like artificial intelligence (AI), several jobs and industries in the United States are anticipated to face a downturn. The convergence of technological progress establishes the foundation for a shift in the job landscape, putting certain professions at risk of disappearing. In particular, data acquired by Finbold has […]
Read MoreFacebook parent Meta has partnered with Microsoft to unveil its ChatGPT rival: the Llama 2 open source artificial intelligence (AI) model. According to a Microsoft blog post, the new free-to-use model enables developers and organisations to build generative AI-powered tools and experiences. Llama 2 will be distributed by Microsoft through its Azure cloud service and […]
Read MoreThe National Commissioner of the Nigerian Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr Vincent Olatunji, has assured Nigerians that the Commission has the capacity to create about 500,000 jobs and create additional income for the citizen. Olatunji told journalist in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria in a training organised by the NDPC for members of Nigeria Information Technology Reporters […]
Read MoreTech firm HP, in partnership with Microsoft and T4 Education, has named Simi Nwogugu, CEO of JA Africa, as the winner of the Africa Education Medal 2023. The Africa Education Medal was founded last year with the aim of honouring individuals who have demonstrated impact, leadership, and advocacy in education. Nwogugu is based in Nigeria […]
Read MoreNational Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), said there are no locally manufactured IoT devices, and calls for the need to build infrastructure, like data centers, cloud solution where IoT data can be stored. The Director General of NITDA, Mr Kashifu Inuwa, who spoke at the IoT West Africa Conference and Exhibition 2023 in Lagos State, […]
Read MoreBenin is positioning itself to become a catalyst for digital development in Africa. Benin recently hosted the Digital Entrepreneurship and Artificial Intelligence trade show, where the country punted itself as a centre of technology innovation in West Africa. Organised by the Ministry of Digital Affairs and Digitalisation, the event brought together Beninese talent and international […]
Read MoreA former National Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mustapha Lecky, says those in the Information Communication Technology (ICT) unit of the Commission lack the competence to tackle any technological disruption in their system. He said that INEC over-promised by saying that it will transmit election results in real time, adding that the […]
Read MoreThe Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) has concluded plans to host the 2023 Telecoms Executives and Regulators Forum with the with the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commssion (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, giving a keynote address: “Critical National Infrastructure Policy as a Strategic Tool for attracting rapid investment to the sector” […]
Read MoreNigeria-founded Flutterwave has secured a five-year technology agreement with Microsoft, and the fintech is already building its next-generation platform on Microsoft Azure. This agreement, the company said, is to support and secure Flutterwave payments infrastructure as it prepares to roll out new products. Flutterwave said the backing of Microsoft will enable the two parties to […]
Read MoreThe first global study to measure Gen Z’s attitudes towards web3 found that almost 7 in 10 Nigerian Gen Z-ers wanted their schools to teach them more about the virtual and digital environments in which many find themselves when not in class. The study, conducted by New York-based Boss Beauties and released today, is the […]
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