Technology
3 Apr
Microsoft will combine forces with OpenAI for the construction of one of the world’s most expensive data center complexes at $100 billion.
1 Apr
Prepare for the revolution of the personal assistant experience with Dola AI, a groundbreaking AI assistant powered by GPT-4. Created by a talented team with the track record of founding, building, and successfully selling a 10 billion dollar unicorn, Dola AI distinguishes itself by offering cutting edge technology that provides unparalleled organization capabilities with minimal…
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,…
27 Mar
Following the successful hosting of Nigeria’s first-ever tech ecosystem mixer, DICE, Beyond Limits, a pan-African organisation at the forefront of driving digital transformation, excellence, and growth in individuals and organisations - has revealed that preparations are in top gear for the second edition to hold in April 2024. DICE, an acronym for Digital Innovation and…
27 Mar
The International Data Corporation (IDC) has reported smartphone shipments in Africa were up 12 per cent year-on-year in Q4 2023 to 19.8 million units, due in part to strong uptake of low-end Chinese brands across the region.
27 Mar
Broadband connections in Nigeria dropped by 1.18 cent in January, moving from 43.71 per cent in December 2023 to 42.53 per cent in the first 31 days of the year.
27 Mar
With more data about peoples’ lives being stored online such as health care, financial and travel records, it is becoming substantially harder to track where one’s information is available and who can access it.
27 Mar
The founder/chairman of S Mobile Group, Kingsley Adonu, has disclosed plans to commission an innovation centre in Enugu State, codenamed S Mobile Tech Hub.
27 Mar
A mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO), Zegtel, licensed by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has revealed plans to spend N30 billion over the next five years to extend telephone connections to the underserved population.
27 Mar
BrandXchange has kicked off the search for ‘Best Value-for-Money Brands’ in 2024 with the opening of the Consumers Value Awards website for consumers to vote for brands nominated by consumers.
27 Mar
Payment infrastructure company, Zone has raised $8.5 million in an oversubscribed seed funding round led by reputable VC firms, Flourish Ventures and TLcom Capital.
27 Mar
The Chief Executive Officer, Jidaw.com, Jide Awe, said by embracing digital technologies, Nollywood is poised to revolutionise the entertainment industry, harnessing the power of data
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The Corps Marshal, Mr Dauda Biu, has hailed road marshals nationwide for their doggedness and sacrifices in checkmating routes violations thereby reducing road traffic accidents by 42 per cent.
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Vietnam's top soft drinks tycoon was jailed for eight years on Thursday in a $40 million fraud case, the latest high-profile business figure snared in the country's sweeping crackdown on corruption.
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The Lagos State Ministry of Education is investigating the Indian Language School in Ilupeju accused of denying Nigerians admission. The move to carry out the investigation was a result of a post made by an X user @decommonroom who shared his experience with the school. “The Indian school in Ilupeju only admits Indians. You need…
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The Oyo State Police Command has announced that it is investigating a shooting incident that occurred in the early hours of Monday, April 22nd, at a popular nightclub along the "Under G" area of Owode-Ogbomoso. The police, in a statement on Thursday, said the shooting incident claimed the life of one Iyanda Damilola. A distress…
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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called Thursday on the United States and China to manage their differences "responsibly" as he landed in Beijing for tough talks with the rival power's leaders.
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Authorities have confirmed the escape of 118 inmates from the Suleja Medium Security Custodial Centre, Niger state, following a heavy downpour that wreaked havoc on the facility, Wednesday night. The rain which lasted hours was said to have destroyed part of the main facility and the perimeter fence giving way for the inmates to escape.…
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A yet-to-be-identified elderly passenger has passed away in a commercial bus while travelling along the Ogbomoso-Ilorin expressway in Kwara State. Eyewitnesses said the deceased was believed to be in his late 60s. The incident, which left fellow passengers in shock, reportedly occurred after the bus experienced mechanical problems near Ote town. According to Abeni Okin,…
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A Nigeria woman, Clara Chizoba Kronborg, has broken the Guinness World Record (GWR) for the longest interviewing marathon. Kronborg who is a social media entrepreneur broke the world record with a time of 55 hours and 24 seconds, according to GWR. Kronborg in setting a new record smashed the previous one which was 37 hours…
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Gunmen suspected to be terrorists have killed two people, including the chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC) for Mai Dabino community in Danmusa Local Government Area of Katsina State, Saidu Basa. The incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon at about 3:30 pm, along the road leading from Mai Dabino to Danmusa. It was learnt that…