300 Million Jobs Could be Affected by Latest Wave of AI
As many as 300 million full-time jobs around the world could be automated in some way by the newest wave of artificial intelligence that has[more...]
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Konga Travels Launches Flexible Flights Payment Plan, Eyes 20m Nigerians
Konga Travels and Tours has announced the launch of a flexible installment payment scheme for prospective travelers, through which the company intends to expand access[more...]
NCC Reiterates Commitment to Broadband Access and Cyber-Protection to Businesses
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it is committed to accelerating broadband access and promoting cyber-protection amongst businesses owners in Nigeria. “As a regulator of[more...]
FG Commends Simba TVS for ‘Queen Rider’ Women’s Empowerment Initiatives
The Minister of Women Affairs, Dame Pauline Tallen (OFR), has commended The Simba Group, a leading two and three-wheeler mobility-solutions provider in Nigeria, for the[more...]
Why ChatGPT Was Banned in Italy
Italy has become the first Western country to block advanced chatbot ChatGPT. The Italian data-protection authority said there were privacy concerns relating to the model,[more...]
South Africans Spend the Most Time on the Internet in the world
If you have ever wondered which country spends the most time browsing the internet, then that answer is South Africa. According to data published by the American[more...]
Microsoft to Lay off a Significant Number of its Kenyan Employees
Microsoft Kenya has been rumoured to lay off a significant number of its employees from its Africa Development Centre in Nairobi. Although it is unsure how[more...]
Netflix to Introduce Gaming Services to Television Sets
The streaming giant Netflix Inc is taking steps to incorporate its video-game service into television sets. The service is available on smartphones and tablets, but[more...]
Elon Musk dethrones Obama as the Most Followed Individual on Twitter
As of this morning, Billionaire businessman, Elon Musk had 133,072,641 followers on the social media platform while Obama had 133,043,284 followers. The Twitter audit report[more...]
Advanced AI Risk to Humanity – Tech Experts
Key figures in artificial intelligence want training of powerful AI systems to be suspended amid fears of a threat to humanity. They have signed an open[more...]
10 Most Popular Cryptocurrency Projects on Twitter
A study conducted by Streamr Network, a decentralized real-time data network, reveals that the most tweeted about cryptocurrency project is Bitcoin, with 1,650,951 tweets using the term[more...]
Google Removed 5.2 billion Ads in 2022 For Policy Violation
Google is taking no chances in ensuring that its billions of users have the safest possible experience online. In its 2022 Ads Safety Report [pdf], the[more...]
Nigerian Government Approves ₦24.2bn For Free Internet In 20 Airports, Schools, Markets
Nigeria’s cabinet has approved N24.2 billion for the provision of Internet facilities at 20 airports, some institutions of learning and markets across the country. The[more...]
Google Invites Public To Test Drive Its AI Chatbot Bard
Google opened up its ChatGPT competitor Bard to the public in the United States and the United Kingdom Tuesday, although access will require getting on[more...]
OneWeb Ready to Rival Starlinks For Global Satellite Internet Coverage After Passing a key Milestone
OneWeb, a rival to Elon Musk's Starlink internet satellite venture, is aiming to roll out coverage globally after successfully launching the final batch of satellites needed[more...]
Lagos, Kano Ahead as NIN Enrolment Hits 97m
Over 97 million Nigerians—almost half of the country’s population—have now been captured on the National Identity Data Base (NIDB), according to the latest figures from[more...]
NCC Renews Commitment to Industry Collaboration, Inclusiveness
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said it would continue to consult stakeholders on issues affecting telecommunication services deployments and developments, in line with its[more...]
UK-Nigeria Tech Hub, Google Award $3m to Women Tech Founders
The UK-Nigeria Tech Hub, a pillar of the UK government’s broader Digital Access Program (DAP), has announced collaboration with Google for Startups Africa. As part[more...]
Lawmakers Say TikTok is a National Security Threat
As TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew prepares for his first congressional grilling on Thursday, much of the focus will undoubtedly be on the short-form video[more...]
Silicon Valley Bank: Collapsed US Lender Bought by Rival
The assets and loans of collapsed US lender Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) are being bought by rival First Citizens BancShares. The failure of SVB earlier[more...]
