NITDA pushes platform accountability as big tech players file 2024 compliance reports

Nigeria’s National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is underscoring the drive to hold global tech platforms accountable for user safety as Google, Microsoft, and TikTok file their 2024 compliance reports under the Code of Practice for Interactive Computer Service Platforms/Internet Intermediaries. The Code, jointly developed by NITDA, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), and the National […]

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Google unveils Pixel 10 Pro Fold with durability and AI upgrades

Google is unveiling the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, its latest entry into the foldable phone market, with a focus on durability, extended battery life, and AI-powered features. The device, which goes on sale on October 9, is Google’s response to long-standing consumer concerns that foldable phones are fragile and short-lived, according to the tech giant. […]

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State of AI Adoption in Financial Services: Truths, Half-Truths, and Misconceptions

Image: putilov_denis/Adobe Stock Ask a typical financial services company if it’s prepared to leverage AI, and you’ll likely hear a confident “yes.” In fact, a majority of businesses in this…

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NVIDIA and NSF Partner to Build Fully Open AI Models for Science

The National Science Foundation and NVIDIA are investing $152 million in an open-source AI initiative led by Ai2, delivering reproducible AI models to accelerate scientific discovery and reshape enterprise IT strategies.

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Nigeria unveils youth-led circular economy initiative to drive green jobs

The Federal Ministry of Youth Development, in collaboration with SAMU Technology and the Recyclers Association of Nigeria (RAN), has launched the Circular Economy Youth Empowerment Initiative (CEYEI), a nationwide programme designed to tackle unemployment and boost sustainable economic growth through green technologies. Speaking at the launch in Abuja, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, Minister of Youth Development, […]

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Kaspersky, SMEDAN partner to boost cybersecurity awareness for Nigerian SMEs

Kaspersky, a global cybersecurity company, has entered into a partnership with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) to strengthen cybersecurity knowledge among small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the country. The two organisations signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to deliver training programmes, information sharing, and awareness initiatives aimed at making […]

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