A new initiative aimed at empowering women in Northern Nigeria through AI education has been launched. Google, in collaboration with the Kaduna State Government, and Data Science Nigeria, introduced the AI for Beginners Learning Video Series. A new initiative in Kaduna, Nigeria, aims to bridge the digital divide and empower women in the tech sector. The […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved salary increases ranging from 25% to 35% for Civil Servants across six remaining Consolidated Salary Structures. NTA reports stressed these structures include the Consolidated Public Service Salary Structure (CONPSS), Consolidated Research and Allied Institutions Salary Structure (CONRAISS), Consolidated Police Salary Structure (CONPOSS), Consolidated Para-military Salary Structure (CONPASS), Consolidated […]
In an effort to align with President Tinubu’s agenda of accelerating diversification through industrialization, digitization, creative arts, manufacturing, and innovation, the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy organized a workshop to co-create a National Artificial Intelligence Strategy {AI} The strategy aims to leverage a Human-Centered Design (HCD) approach to focus on the needs of […]
The global voice and speech recognition technologies market is projected to reach $53.67 billion by 2030, with a forecasted compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.6% from 2024 to 2030, according to a recent report by Grand View Research. This growth is expected to be driven by increased adoption of voice-activated systems, voice-enabled devices, and […]
Kashifu Inuwa, the Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), emphasized the importance of collaboration to generate the best solutions from ideas, experiences, insights, and shared knowledge necessary for the country’s development. Inuwa made these remarks while hosting participants of the 2024 Senior Executive Course 46, who were on a strategic tour to […]
Unity Bank’s managing director/chief executive officer Mrs Tomi Somefun, headed the program as part of its commitment to promoting financial literacy, recently organized financial literacy training sessions in 15 schools across the country. This initiative was part of the Global Money Week 2024 celebrations. The financial literacy training sessions, held in collaboration with the Central […]
The Association of Communication Scholars and Professionals of Nigeria (ACSPN) recently praised Dr. Omoniyi Ibietan for his book titled ‘Cyber Politics: Social Media, Social Demography, and Voting Behaviour in Nigeria’. Prof. Umaru Pate, President of ACSPN, expressed this approval during a special book reading and review at the University of Ibadan, Oyo State. He congratulated […]
In a recent interview on Arise TV, Dr. Femi Kuti, CEO & Co-Founder of Reliance Health and a prominent figure in the Nigerian healthcare sector, provided a deep dive into the Nigerian healthcare system, passionately shedding light on game-changing solutions and innovations poised to reshape the future of healthcare in Nigeria. In a thought-provoking conversation, Dr. Femi Kuti shed […]
Africa Data Centres, a division of the Cassava Technologies group, has announced the launch of its exclusive channel partner programme, ADC Channel. Africa Data Centres has launched the ADC Channel Programme, aiming to establish colocation and ecosystem partnerships. This initiative empowers members to broaden their product portfolio and offerings while expanding their market presence through […]
President Bola Tinubu has urged Samsung to see Nigeria as best investment destination, as it operates on the principle of ‘a willing-buyer and willing-seller’, which ensures seamless access to capital for investors both within and outside the country. Ajuri Ngelale, the Presidential Spokesman, stated on Sunday that President Tinubu assured Samsung of Nigeria’s potential as an investment destination during […]