Abideen Olasupo, the global director of BBYDI, said ‘MyAIFactChecker’ can help Nigerians from all walks of life to fact-check any information of their choice in three major Nigerian languages with the space of 30 Seconds. The three languages are; Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba, the new innovation also provide access for Africans to fact-check in formation […]
The .ng domain name, Nigeria’s country code top-level domain (ccTLD), is the nation’s critical resource in the digital space, says Adesola Akinsanya, the president of the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA). The domain extension, unique to Nigeria, offers businesses a powerful tool to establish a strong local identity. This, in turn, fosters trust with Nigerian customers, crucial […]
Femi Adeniran, director of Corporate Communications and CSR at Airtel Nigeria, took center stage as a special guest speaker alongside a panel of esteemed professionals at the Nigeria Public Relations Week in Abeokuta. Addressing an audience of industry experts, Mr. Adeniran shed light on the pivotal role of public relations practitioners in fostering an understanding of […]
Airtel Nigeria Partners with NIPR to Deliver Seamless Connectivity at Inaugural PR Week The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) is set to host its first-ever Public Relations Week (NPRW) from April 22nd to 26th, 2024, under the theme “Leveraging Public Relations as a Critical Asset for Nigeria’s Economic and Reputation Renaissance.” The prestigious June […]
Key Points: Nigerian Naira (NGN) depreciated to N1,234 per USD on Monday at the official foreign exchange market. This represents a 5.26% decline (N65) from Friday’s rate (N1,169.99). The weakening coincides with CBN Governor Yemi Cardoso’s recent statement prioritizing reserve protection over defending the Naira. Market Fluctuations and CBN Policy Shift Earlier optimism of the […]
5,000 Electric Motorbikes Hit the Streets Ride-hailing giant Bolt and Kenyan fintech leader M-KOPA have joined forces to launch a massive electric motorbike fleet in Kenya. This groundbreaking partnership marks a significant leap towards eco-friendly urban mobility in the East African nation. A Win-Win for Drivers and the Environment Get ready to see over 5,000 […]
A collaborative effort to improve safety in ride-hailing services emerged from a recent meeting in Lagos, Nigeria. Representatives from the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation, the Nigerian Police Force, and ride-hailing company inDrive convened to discuss and strategize on this critical issue. Emphasis on Education and Enforcement: The Lagos Ministry of Transportation underscored the importance […]
Zipline Soars Past 1 Million Deliveries: A Drone Revolution Takes Flight Delivery Giant Reaches Historic Milestone Zipline, a pioneer in drone logistics, has achieved a remarkable feat – one million deliveries completed! This milestone marks a significant leap forward in the delivery landscape. The historic occasion was celebrated with the delivery of vital medical supplies […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken action to safeguard the stability of Nigeria’s foreign exchange market. The agency chairman, Ola Olukoyede, revealed a concerning scheme involving peer-to-peer (P2P) forex trading platforms operating outside official regulations. These platforms, according to Olukoyede, pose a significant threat and have facilitated over $15 billion in transactions […]
The 2024 Africa’s Beacon of ICT Merit and Leadership (ABoICT) lecture dives into the heart of artificial intelligence (AI) within the digital economy. Titled “Artificial Intelligence (AI): The Good, The Complex and The Anticipated,” this thought-provoking event will kick off the ABoICT Merit and Leadership Awards on May 25th, 2024, at the Four Points by […]
