Global Tech Hero
8 Nov
In a world where technology drives transformation, exceptional individuals like Uchenna Ogbonna stand out as pioneers of innovation and reliability. Uchenna, who was awarded 25th of August 2024 as the 103rd Certified Global Tech Hero,
6 Nov
Taiwo Olori, a Product Manager at DOT, has been named the 128th Global Tech Hero and the 22nd certified in the Product category by The Connected Awards. This accolade is a testament to his significant contributions to software product quality and his exceptional journey in the technology sector.
30 Sep
Akinbusola Olushola, an Information System Analyst at the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services, has been honoured as the 117th Global Tech Hero, following remarkable testimonials from his peers and colleagues
26 Sep
Idris Adeniji, a Lead DevSecOps Engineer at AB InBev and Founder of Xttreme Developers, has been honoured as a Global Tech Hero following widespread testimonials from his peers and colleagues. Over the course of his career..
13 Aug 2024
Collins Donye has emerged as the 99th Global Tech Hero, earning widespread acclaim for his exceptional contributions to the design industry on a global scale. Donye, the Design Manager at Rvysion, has been recognized for his significant impact, as evidenced by the numerous heartfelt attestations he received from colleagues and industry peers. The founder of…
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An elder statesman and a retired university lecturer who majored in Mathematics, Professor Peter Lassa, has stressed the need for a new constitution in the country, as all Nigerian Constitutions, including the present one, are ambiguous. Lassa added that these ambiguities pose problems for the average educated person, who may not be learned in…
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The South Korean Government on Monday said that it had suspended the use in the country of Chinese Artificial Intelligence (AI) app DeepSeek. South Korea’s Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) justified its decision on the ground of concerns about the app’s data collection practices. The commission said it suspended DeepSeek’s local service at 6 p.m.…