The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced its decision to transition from Paper and Pencil Tests to Computer-Based Examinations for the West Africa Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for Private Candidates. This shift will be implemented starting with the WASSCE for Private Candidates, 2024 First Series, scheduled for February […]
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Dr. Vincent Olatunji, the National Commissioner for the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), has revealed that Nigeria has the capacity to establish regulations governing emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI). Olatunji emphasized that the NDPC is actively involved in formulating an AI strategy for the country. This statement comes in […]
Organizers of the biggest tech ecosystem event in Nigeria, Art Of Technology Lagos, have revealed that the fifth edition of the conference will explore the symbiotic relationship between technology and creativity. Speaking on the event scheduled to be held in December, Olatubosun Alake, convener of the conference and […]
Google has launched its Search Generative Experience (SGE) in Nigeria and other parts of the Sub-Saharan Africa region as an opt-in experiment in Search Labs. This AI-powered experience is available in English. Read Also: Google launches Bard Chatbot to Compete OpenAI’s ChatGPT The rollout of the Search Generative Experience (SGE) represents […]
In an effort to address deforestation and safeguard women from the health risks associated with heavy reliance on firewood, the federal government has launched a climate-friendly cook stove. The device, named the Save80 Clean Cookstove, was unveiled in Enugu as part of the government’s commitment to mitigating climate change […]
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) is urging participants in the real sector to adopt emerging and disruptive technologies to maintain relevance. Francis Meshioye, the association’s President, emphasized this during a recent press conference introducing the Nigeria Raw Materials and Manufacturing Equipment Expo for the year. Meshioye stated that in […]
Medallion Data Centre, a subsidiary of Digital Realty, has unveiled its second data centre in Lagos in response to the growing demand for local content and data hosting by customers. This new facility, named LOC2, offers an additional one-megawatt IT capacity and will be interconnected with the existing LOS1 […]
Renowned technology company, Samsung, has expanded its device offerings, providing Nigerians with enhanced user experiences. Recently introduced in Lagos, these new devices, namely the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Tab S9 FE, and Galaxy Buds FE, are part of the company’s latest FE series, integrating fresh takes on iconic […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has emphasized its dedication to fostering the growth of the Fintech sector through strategic regulatory measures. Speaking at the 2023 NITRA Financial Technology (Fintech) Forum in Lagos, Dr. Aminu Maida, the Executive Vice Chairman of NCC, emphasized the increasing influence of Fintech in transforming […]
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), has successfully trained 500 youths in Cross River State in the art of solar power installation and maintenance. As part of the Board’s youth empowerment and human capacity-building initiatives, the comprehensive six-month training took place in three locations across the state, […]
