Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, has made a bold statement about the future of software engineering, stating that artificial intelligence (AI) will replace mid-level software engineers at his company this year, 2025. In a recent interview on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast, Zuckerberg revealed that Meta is developing an AI […]
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Ahmad Farroukh, CEO of Nigeria’s indigenous telecom giant Globacom, has resigned just one month into his tenure, due to what insiders describe as challenges within the company’s organizational structure. Farroukh, a seasoned executive with experience at MTN and Smile Communications, was appointed in October 2024 to lead Globacom’s overhaul efforts […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the African Union Development Agency-New Partnership for Africa’s Development (AUDA-NEPAD) are exploring a strategic partnership to leverage modern technology for Nigeria’s digital empowerment and inclusive economic growth. Malam Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, Director-General of NITDA, highlighted the potential of technology to revolutionize […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has imposed fines totaling N1.35 billion on nine commercial banks, including First Bank, Union Bank, and seven others, for failing to ensure cash availability via Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) during the festive season. Each of the affected banks which includes: Fidelity Bank Plc, First […]
As part of initiatives to boost the efficiency and productivity of civil servants, enabling them to navigate the digital landscape with ease, the Federal Government of Nigeria has launched a digital literacy training program aimed at equipping federal civil servants with essential skills to effectively utilize digital technologies. The program […]
To mark Armed Forces Remembrance Day, the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP) has kicked off a consumer credit Fund for personnel of the armed forces. This is in partnership with Fewchore Finance, one of its participating financial institutions (PFI), which aims to benefit 20,000 armed forces personnel in its first […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to protect telecommunications consumers from exploitation. This partnership aims to promote a transparent, competitive, and consumer-centric telecommunications industry. The MOU signing ceremony took place in Abuja, with the Executive […]
The Chief Executive Officer and Director-General of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Mrs. Abisoye Coker-Odusote, has been awarded an honorary doctorate degree by the African University of Science and Technology (AUST), Abuja. The prestigious recognition was presented during a ceremony held on Tuesday in the Federal Capital Territory. The […]
In a bid to enhance the skills and competencies of government employees in navigating digital tools and technologies, the Federal Government has launched a digital literacy training programme for federal civil servants. This initiative is a collaborative effort between the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Office […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is entering the final phase of its Strategic Vision Plan (SVP) 2023-2025, which is expected to conclude by the end of this year. This plan, which focuses on advancing Nigeria’s telecommunications sector, has played a key role in driving innovation, infrastructure development, and regulatory excellence […]