Paris, France — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital transformation through a strategic partnership with Google, aimed at positioning the country as a leading technology hub in Africa. The announcement came after President Tinubu met with Google CEO Sundar Pichai and his team in Paris, alongside Minister…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has strongly criticized the federal government’s approval of a 50% increase in telecommunication tariffs, describing it as an oppressive measure that burdens Nigerian workers and citizens. In a statement issued yesterday by NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, the union denounced the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC)’s decision as…
Iran’s Supreme Council of Cyberspace has unanimously voted to lift the ban on WhatsApp and the Google Play Store, signaling a major shift in the country’s internet policies. The state-run IRNA news agency reported on Tuesday that the decision was reached during a council meeting chaired by President Masoud Pezeshkian. The council includes influential members…
Nigerian subscribers of DSTV and GOtv have been notified of impending service disruptions from Sunday, May 5, to Tuesday, May 7, due to ongoing construction activities on the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway. While acknowledging the inconvenience, DStv assured its customers through a social media announcement that efforts would be made to minimize service interruptions during the…
The Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has slapped a hefty N200 million fine on the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) for flouting the newly implemented tariff guidelines. The regulatory body has instructed an immediate reimbursement to customers who were overcharged. In an official statement released by NERC, it confirms taking punitive measures against AEDC for…
In a recent announcement posted on social media platform X, billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk revealed that xAI, his artificial intelligence startup, is gearing up to release the latest iteration of its Grok chatbot, dubbed Grok-1.5, next week. Musk expressed his anticipation, asserting that Grok 2 is poised to outperform existing AI systems across all performance…
As a means to help alleviate the impact fuel subsidy removal on Nigerians, the Federal Government of Nigeria has initiated the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) tricycle, widely known as the “Keke NAPEP,” to lessen the dependency on fuel and help with the high cost of transportation. The National Orientation Agency (NOA), in collaboration with the…
Not fewer than two hundred women and youths have been trained in various skills by the National Industrial Skills Development Programme of the Industrial Training Fund to enable them to be self-reliant. The aspects of training includes solar power installation, POP and painting, hairdressing and beauty care, ladies’ wig and cap making, as well as…
Google has launched AR Beauty ads in recognition of the potential of augmented reality (AR) as an effective advertising medium. This is a new type of smartphone advertisement that enables brands to promote lip and eye products, with foundation soon to be added, through virtual try-on experiences. Announcing this on its support platform, google maintained…
Google latest smart phone the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are using AI feature to help alter people’s expressions in photographs. AI technologies are now evolving in our daily lives. From Voice-activated virtual assistants, to recommendation systems, self-driving cars, AI-powered healthcare applications ana AI face alteration are becoming more common. With AI evolution Google’s…
A European Commission study has suggested that X has the highest rating for disinformation among social media networks. The study examined over 6,000 unique social media posts across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, X, and YouTube. According to the BBC, the study analysed content in three countries at high risk of disinformation: Spain, Poland, and Slovakia,…
A technology firm has introduced a new social media platform called Yomen Cloud, which focuses on being non-seductive and anti-pornography, with the goal of promoting moral values. During the launch event, Marypearl Nate, Itek’s Head of Marketing for the Africa Region, emphasized the strategic choice of Nigeria as the location for the global launch….
Olalekan Adeyemi, a highly skilled Full Stack Developer with over a decade of experience in crafting both front-end and back-end applications spanning diverse sectors, including Insurance, Human Resources, Logistics, Banking, and Media. Currently, he holds the esteemed position of Chief Technology Officer at IDS Africa and Channels Television, where he boasts over a decade of…
India has launched a rocket to study the sun, marking another milestone in its space exploration program. According to report, the rocket blasted off shortly before noon on Saturday from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, in southern India, for a 1.5 million-kilometer, four-month journey toward the sun. “Mission accomplished, the India Space Research…
Google has introduced a new Transparency Center to make it easier for users to learn more about its product policies. According to Google, the new hub will assist users to learn more about its policy development process, transparency reports, policies by product or service, and reporting tools. In a blog post, Google’s Vice President David…
Edited by Damilola Adeleke Nairaxi, a privately-owned organization, has announced its plans to digitize the transportation sector in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) of Nigeria. This initiative is being undertaken in collaboration with the FCT authorities and other state governments that are willing to partner with Nairaxi to mitigate the impact of fuel subsidy removal…
