The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has emphasised the need for a safe and inclusive online environment that is accountable for human and Artificial Intelligence (AI) practices in the nation in order to forge strategic partnerships and collaboration for the advancement of Nigeria’s […]
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Earlier this week, the Honourable Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijanni, spearheaded a significant development. He, alongside Dr. Aminu Maida, the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), inked a pivotal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nokia Solutions and Networks Nigeria. […]
The Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Mr Khalil Suleiman Halilu briefing the media during the unveiling of new products from the Agency at its headquarters in Abuja on Thursday May 9, 2024. Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu, the Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer […]
Western Digital recently unveiled the SanDisk Desk Drive, an innovative addition to its lineup of external desktop SSDs tailored for the evolving needs of digital creators and professionals managing substantial amounts of data. The launch of the SanDisk Desk Drive addresses the growing demand for robust storage solutions capable of […]
Another element influencing the restricted effectiveness of 5G spectrum licenses is the enduring digital gap present throughout Nigeria. Despite the potential advantages for urban locales stemming from the implementation of 5G networks, rural and underserved communities persist in encountering obstacles to accessing affordable and dependable internet connections. Addressing this digital […]
The Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Nigeria has achieved a breakthrough in 5G technology development. Through the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering, and with support from the Nigerian Communications Commission, they’ve devised innovative methods to enhance the spectral efficiency of 5G networks. Their research, titled “The Development of a User-Centric […]
The upcoming Africa’s Beacon of ICT Merit and Leadership lecture is set to spotlight the pivotal role of artificial intelligence in shaping a digital economy, under the theme “Artificial Intelligence (AI): The Good, The Complex, and The Anticipated”. Scheduled to take place on May 25, 2024, at the Four Points […]
Dr. Bosun Tijani, Nigeria’s Minister for Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, recently unveiled strategic alliances with industry titans such as Cisco, 21st Century Technologies (including Awarri), and DataDotOrg. These partnerships were announced during a celebratory dinner marking the culmination of the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy (NAIS) Workshop in Abuja, a […]
In a bid to position Nigeria as a guru in artificial intelligence (AI) advancement across the continent, the government has rolled out Nigeria’s inaugural multilingual large language model (LLM) under the purview of the Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy. Dr. Bosun Tijani, Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, announced this […]
Meta, the conglomerate overseeing Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram, has broadened its AI offering, “Meta AI,” to encompass a dozen nations beyond the borders of the United States. These include Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, Canada, Australia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Malawi. The deployment, currently presented in English, is geared towards enriching interactions […]