In a bid to empower women in Northern Nigeria, a new initiative was launched today, introducing the AI for Beginners Learning Video Series in collaboration with Google, the Kaduna State Government, and Data Science Nigeria. This series, presented in Hausa, aims to make Artificial Intelligence concepts more accessible and culturally […]
In March 2024, Nigeria witnessed a surge in 5G subscriptions, totaling 2.7 million, marking a 1.24% penetration rate, as reported by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). Despite this growth, 2G remains dominant, representing over half (56.97%) of all connections, while 3G holds a 9.04% share, and 4G subscriptions have risen […]
Dr. Aminu Maida, the Executive Vice-Chairman and CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), calls upon Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to prioritize infrastructure sharing and adopt new technologies to improve services while reducing operational costs. At the recent West African Telecoms Infrastructure Summit and Exhibition in Lagos, Dr. Maida emphasized […]
The Nigerian advertising sector is a very dynamic, challenging and competitive one especially for the younger generation. It requires so much tenacity and resilience to brace the odds for a foothold and share of the market space. For the Hook Creative Agency to have held its own within few years […]
The National Institute for Cultural Orientation (NICO) is advocating for a policy that would require lawmakers, policy makers, and diplomats to undergo cultural training and orientation. Otunba Biodun Ajiboye, the Executive Secretary/CEO of NICO, emphasized the importance of cultural understanding in governance during a presentation at the 2024 Management Retreat […]
In a landmark move, the National Assembly of Nigeria has granted full financial and administrative autonomy to all 774 local council authorities by amending section 124 of the nation’s constitution. This amendment aims to elevate local councils to a full third tier of government, ensuring they operate without undue interference […]
Telecommunication giants in Nigeria, including MTN, Airtel, and Globacom, are urging the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to authorize a tariff hike to reflect current economic realities. In a joint statement issued by the Association of Licensed Telecom Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) and the Association of Telecommunication Companies of Nigeria (ATCON), […]
Chioma Ekeh, a pioneering figure in Africa’s technology sector, celebrates her 60th birthday, marking a milestone in her illustrious career and impactful contributions to the industry. Her journey from a mathematics student in India to becoming a prominent leader in technology distribution has been nothing short of extraordinary. Studying […]
Former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, has criticized his successor, Bosun Tijani, for relaunching the National Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (NCAIR). Pantami expressed displeasure at Tijani’s announcement, feeling that his “legacy” was being claimed. Pantami’s criticism came after Tijani announced the relaunch of NCAIR with […]
Meta, the company behind Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram, has expanded its AI service, “Meta AI,” to 12 countries outside the United States, including Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, Canada, Australia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Malawi. The rollout, currently available in English, aims to enhance connections and equip users with new creative, expressive, […]
