Technology

Google has opened applications for the 8th cohort of its Google for Startups Accelerator Africa programme.

The Director-General of the Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) Commission, Seye Oyeleye; a Professor of Statistics at the University of Ibadan, Olusanya Olubusoye; the United Kingdom-based engineer, Georgina Ayoola

LG Electronics has unveiled the highly anticipated K-POP Fiesta contest in Nigeria.

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of New Horizons Solutions Nigeria Limited, Tim Akano, has charged Nigerian youths to play big in the emerging 4th Industrial Revolution in the country.

I strongly believe that Artificial Intelligence (AI) will foster a positive transformation in Nigeria. As the country continues to navigate the complexities that this century brings, it becomes increasingly clear that technology, which the youth have fully embraced, will play a major role in directing the trajectory of the country's future. There are currently so many other fields transforming the global landscape like blockchain, 3D printing, 5G surgeries, but among these fields, AI stands out as a game-changer. Its potentials extend not only to the broader international community but also to the specific context of Nigeria. Embracing this powerful tool can unlock various transformative opportunities for growth, development, and prosperity for the nation.

IBM has said that identity management has come under severe attacks in the Middle East and Africa (MEA), which has strained enterprises’ breach recovery time.

Netflix kicked off 2024 with growth, reporting revenue and subscriber gains for the first quarter, including membership on its streaming plan with ads growing 65 per cent compared to the fourth quarter.

Synergy Research Group has disclosed that the total capacity on offer from the world’s hyperscale data centres has doubled over the past four years and is set to do so again over the next four years, primarily to support growing demand related to generative AI (GenAI) workloads.

Chairman of the Technology Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association Section on Business Law, Ikemesit Effiong, has raised concerns about the sustainability of Nigeria’s telecoms sector amid ongoing economic challenges.

Venture Capitalist, TLcom Capital, has raised $154 million from investors to fund its expansion to Egypyt and invest more in startups tackling the continent’s challenges through innovation.

The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PiCNG), a leading advocate for sustainable energy solutions, has announced the launch of the CNG Solutions Hackathon 2024. This event is set to be held today, April 24th at the Art Tech District in Abuja and aims to accelerate the widespread adoption of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) in Nigeria.

META has launched ‘Meta AI in seven countries across Sub-Saharan Africa, built with Llama 3 - a significant step in making Meta AI smarter, faster, and more fun than ever before.