In an era marked by the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI), governments worldwide are grappling with the task of creating effective regulations to govern the technology’s use. Notably, Microsoft-backed OpenAI’s ChatGPT has contributed to the complexity of this issue, prompting various national and international governing bodies to take action. Australia is addressing the prevention Read More…
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Vibranium Valley emerges as Nigeria’s leading tech hub, fostering innovation and empowering youth
The General Manager of Vibranium Valley, Ms. Moyosore Asubiojo, has likened the tech hub to Nigeria’s Silicon Valley, highlighting its emergence as a thriving tech city and a nurturing ground for innovators and startups. Asubiojo made these remarks during an interview with reporters in Lagos on the occasion of the visit of Mr. Wally Adeyemo, Read More…
Social media firm X, formerly Twitter, to remove blocking feature, announces Elon Musk
In a recent controversial decision, Elon Musk, the owner of social media company X, formerly known as Twitter, revealed plans to eliminate a protective functionality that enables users to block other accounts. This move has sparked debates within the company that Musk acquired last year. The block feature on X allows users to restrict specific Read More…
20k Nigerian Women and Youth to Benefit from Google’s Digital Skills Training
In a significant commitment to empowering Nigerian women and youth, Google has unveiled plans to train 20,000 individuals in digital skills while also extending a substantial grant of 1.2 billion naira ($1.6 million) to support the government’s ambitious target of generating one million digital jobs across the country. This announcement was made by Google’s Africa Read More…
Young investors in Nigeria get $672 million tech fund
Nigeria on Tuesday unveiled a $672 million fund to aid the internet and creative industries for young investors who find it difficult to raise money in the biggest economy in Africa. The fund, which caters to individuals between the ages of 15 and 35, is launched at a time when locals are worried by the Read More…
Meta will continue to release AI tools despite leak claims
Meta Platforms Inc. on Monday said it will continue to release its artificial intelligence tools to approved researchers despite claims on online message boards that its latest large language model had leaked to unauthorised users. “While the model is not accessible to all, and some have tried to circumvent the approval process, we believe the Read More…
Local content: NOTAP to partner Nigerian Academy of Science
In order to boost local content and promote economic sustainability in Nigeria, the National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP) will work with the Nigerian Academy of Science (NAS). Dr. DanAzumi Ibrahim, the DG NOTAP, spoke Friday in Abuja to a delegation from the academy that was headed by Prof. Ekanem Brande, the academy’s Read More…
Amazon opens office in Nigeria
The first office of an IT company, Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), has reportedly been established in Lagos, Nigeria. The company’s Regional Manager for Sub-Saharan Africa, Ms. Amrote Abdella, said in a statement on Tuesday that the office was opening in order to further its commitment to Africa. According to Abdella, the opening of the Read More…
Lagos digital guru calls on youths to leverage digital opportunities
Digital marketing expert, Celestine Mmaduabuchi Mmadueke has called on young business owners and students affected by the ASUU strike to maximise the many chances that the digital space offers to build a desirable future for themselves. He said that with the right digital marketing skills, young people can benefit enormously from the abundant opportunities that Read More…
Taiwan touts democracy chips in meeting with U.S governor
Taiwan wants to ensure its partners have reliable supplies of semiconductors, or “democracy chips”, President Tsai Ing-wen told the governor of the U.S. state of Indiana on Monday, saying China’s threats mean fellow democracies have to cooperate. Governor Eric Holcomb, a Republican, made the third trip to Taiwan this month by a U.S. delegation after Read More…