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Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has emphasised the pressing need to deploy advanced technology to combat insecurity in his state and northern Nigeria in general. Lawal, alongside nine other governors from the North-West and North-Central are currently in the United States of America for a symposium on ‘”Peace and Security,” organized by the Africa…
11 Apr
Meta said on Thursday it was developing new tools to protect teenage users from "sextortion" scams on its Instagram platform, which has been accused by US politicians of damaging the mental health of youngsters.
10 Apr
The Federal Government is currently working on a template to ensure that different ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) in the country can exchange data seamlessly.
10 Apr
Given the huge investments and powers deployed to reposition the economy along a path of sustained growth by broadening asset classes, improving liquidity and deepening transactions, the need for proactive measures to be put in place to safeguard the volume of transactions in the nation's capital markets from cyber attacks have been underscored.
4 Apr
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has reviewed significant decisions relating to living wages and initiatives to strengthen social justice.
31 Mar
Adetola Bolade Adeniran is a rising star in the world of computer engineering, carving a path for herself with her unwavering dedication and innovative solutions. Her fascination with technology began at a young age, a curiosity that propelled her towards a remarkable career. A Natural Inclination for Engineering Unlike most children at nine years old,…
24 Mar
There are increasing Fintechs adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies for content creation in Nigeria, a report by Africa Fintech Summit (AFTS) has revealed.
21 Mar
AI is a technological advancement that could potentially change the world, especially in Africa. AI stands for Artificial Intelligence, which means humans are trying to build our cognitive and reasoning abilities into machines
10 Mar
One of Nigeria’s renowned poets, polemicists and former Private Secretary to the late sage, Obafemi Awolowo, Mr Odia Ofeimun, has said AI has no power to superintend over imagination without being an instrument of imagination.
7 Mar
In today's rapidly evolving financial landscape, Nigerian financial institutions face mounting pressure to adapt their marketing strategies to meet the demands of customers and fierce competition. Traditional marketing approaches are no longer sufficient in a data-driven world where personalized experiences and real-time insights are paramount.
7 Mar
The technological landscape of Nigeria's financial institutions is marked by both promise and challenges. While significant progress has been made in digitization efforts, the adoption of advanced technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) remains relatively low. Limited access to big data, computing infrastructure, and advanced analytics talent hinders progress, resulting in a predominant focus on basic digitization efforts. However, there are significant opportunities for improvement through strategic investments in key technological pillars: big data, computing power, and algorithms. This article explores the pivotal role of technological advancements in big data, computing power, and algorithms in propelling Nigerian financial institutions toward a future of enhanced efficiency, data-driven decision-making, personalized services, and sustainable growth.
5 Mar
To make the justice system easy and accessible, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Citizens’ Gavel has unveiled an Artificial Intelligence (AI) enabled product, ‘Podus’ that has the potential to make everyone have access to justice.

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The management of Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) on Tuesday apologised to its customers in some parts of Lagos and Ogun states over the recent power disruption. Mr Babatunde Lasaki, General Manager, Corporate Communications, EKEDC, made the appeal in a statement in Lagos. Lasaki said the problem was caused by a fault on Badagry Express…
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A Taiwanese father and son were each sentenced to eight years in prison for collecting confidential military information and trying to develop a spying "organisation" for China, a court said on Tuesday. Beijing claims self-ruled Taiwan as its territory and has ramped up military and political pressure on the island in recent years. The two…
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