AI
8 Jan
The Vice Chairman of Famfa Oil Limited, Folorunsho Alakija, has dissociated herself from an AI-generated video and audio promoting a weight loss product called Lipocarnit. According to the billionaire, the video, shared on "a fraudulent Facebook page, Cosy Decide 11," was designed to deceive unsuspecting individuals. In a post on X, Alakija stated that she…
7 Jan
As Nigeria continues its journey towards becoming a digitally driven economy, reliable telecommunications services remain the backbone
2 Jan
Nigeria's supply chain sector is undergoing a transformative shift driven by the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other advanced technologies. A group of forward-thinking professionals and organizations are leading this evolution, paving the way for efficiency, transparency, and competitiveness in the global market. 1. Dr. Obiora Madu As the Director General of the African…
2 Jan
"In healthcare, every data point represents a patient's life. Our challenge is transforming these data points into actionable insights to improve patient outcomes and reduce costs," says Santosh Nazare, lead data scientist at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.
27 Dec
AS the world is fast embracing the emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its gradual dominance, the Vocational Service Committee, Rotary International, District 9111 in collaboration with FirmCloud organised a transformative class, titled: “Mastering AI to advance the ideals of Rotary,” which took place at Rotary Centre, GRA, Ikeja, Lagos.
23 Dec
Image Merchants Promotion Limited (IMPR), publishers of PRNigeria and Economic Confidential, has announced its commitment to leveraging
15 Dec
The Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a United States-based organization, DAIMLAS Corp, towards strengthening Nigeria’s Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) sector, with the deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Speaking at the signing ceremony in Abuja, the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, said the collaboration with DAIMLAS Corp…
12 Dec
The smartphone market is forecast to see very strong growth in 2025 owing to product portfolio refreshing among leading handset manufacturers, rising consumer interest in innovative artificial intelligence (AI) features, and growing demand for and increased affordability of 5G devices.
11 Dec
Russia on Wednesday vowed retribution against Ukraine, accusing Kyiv of firing Western-supplied missiles on a military airfield in its southern Rostov region. President Vladimir Putin has previously threatened to launch a hypersonic ballistic missile at the centre of Kyiv if Ukraine did not halt its attacks on Russian territory using US-supplied ATACMS missiles. And one…
11 Dec
Google on Wednesday announced the launch of Gemini 2.0, its most advanced artificial intelligence model to date, as the world's tech giants race to take the lead in the fast developing technology. CEO Sundar Pichai said the new model would mark what the company calls "a new agentic era" in AI development, with AI models…
9 Dec
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has faulted the military’s invitation of Amnesty International (AI) to substantiate its claims of 10,000 civilian deaths in military detention.
5 Dec
Experts have stressed the need to advance laboratory medicine by integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into clinical workflows for better healthcare delivery. A Machine Learning Operations (MLOps) specialist, Dr Emeka Chukwuka, who suggested at the 19th National Scientific Conference and yearly General Meeting, organised by the College of Nigerian Pathologists (CNP), themed ‘Jewel 2024', urged pathologists…
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The Action Peoples Party (APP) has praised the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) for initiating the process for the state’s Local Government Elections. RSIEC Chairman, Justice Adolphus Enebeli, in a letter to political party leaders, traditional rulers, security agencies, and other stakeholders, invited them to a general meeting on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at…
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The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday chided Governor Ademola Adeleke for visiting former state governor and ex-national chairman of the APC, Chief Bisi Akande, saying his bid to crave a soft landing regarding the prevailing logjam on the reinstated council chairmen and councillors in the state will fail. The…
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In 2025, YouTube, TikTok and other social media platforms remain the goldmine for creators, where some rake in millions of dollars from sponsorships, brand partnerships, and business deals. These media moguls have built wealth off social media content. They have leveraged their online viewers to bank massive revenue streams. Meet the world's richest ten creators…
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The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed through the second reading a bill seeking the amendment of the Federal Polytechnic Act. Sponsored by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas and Lagos lawmaker, Fuad Laguda, the bill seeks to amend the Federal Polytechnics Act, Cap 17, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004, to expand the roles and responsibilities…
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The elected 2015 Local Government Council Chairmen, Vice Chairmen, and Councilors in Rivers State have declared themselves the rightful occupants of the vacant Local Government Council seats. This declaration comes on the heels of a recent Court of Appeal ruling, which set aside the July 9, 2015 judgment of the Federal High Court nullifying the…
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In response to the recommendation of the committee of inquiry over the breach of peace during #EndBadGovernance, the Kano State Government has constituted a six-member committee to draft a white paper. The white paper draft is expected to outline the final disciplinary action against culprits of wanton destruction and punitive measures to prevent the…
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The federal government may be considering shutting down the General Aviation Terminal (GAT) of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, following reports that the VIP section of the airport has become a hub for money laundering and drug and human trafficking, among other criminal activities in the country. The Guardian reports that the GAT is…
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The Abia State Working Committee (SWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday (Tuesday), during a meeting at its Umuahia State Head Office, announced to journalists that it has expelled the former Senate President, Chief Adolphus Wabara, who is also the Chairman of the PDP Board of Trustees (BoT), from the party membership with immediate…
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There are indications that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) may appoint 16 new directors soon. It was gathered that the appointments may have received the go-ahead from the board of the apex bank. Those on the list include Abdullahi Hamisu, who is designated to man the Banking Services Department, while Ojomu Adenike Olubunmi is…
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The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has revealed that three oil companies owe the Federal Government $5.5 million in outstanding payments. The three oil companies are Chorus Energy, Dubril Oil Company Limited, and Belema Oil. This was disclosed by the representative of NUPRC, Balarabe Haruna, during the ongoing investigation by the House of Representatives…