The Computer Guild of Nigeria (CGN) has strongly condemned the recent suspension of Remita, an indigenous payment solution, from the Treasury Single Account (TSA) by the Federal Government (FG). This was contained in a press release issued by the President of the Guild, Wole Adedoyin, who described the decision as […]
Digital Transformation
AltSchool Africa, a global talent organization has partnered with Bybit to establish the Bybit Academy, offering 1,000 scholarships to African students, an initiative that aims to provide accessible, technology-focused education, equipping students with skills to thrive in a digital economy. Bybit’s COO and co-founder, Helen Liu, through a statement revealed […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria is calling on radio stations to create awareness about climate change, as the world celebrates World Radio Day today, February 13, 2025. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made this call, emphasizing the crucial role radio plays in promoting diversity, peace, and […]
United States President, Donald Trump has announced that Microsoft is in talks to acquire TikTok’s US operations. This development comes after Trump pressured the social network to shed its Chinese ownership or face a ban based on national security grounds. Trump mentioned that “there’s great interest in TikTok” and that […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria through the Ministry of Innovation, Science, and Technology has officially launched the Innovations in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Policy (iSTEP) Program, an initiative aimed at empowering youth-driven innovation and driving Nigeria’s economic transformation. The launch took place through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
NVIDIA, an American multinational technology company that designs and manufactures graphics processing units (GPUs), software, and other products for a variety of industries has unveiled the GeForce RTX 50 Series, based on its Blackwell technology that powers AI data center chips. This was announced by the company’s CEO, Jensen […]