Montana has made history by becoming the first state in the United States to ban the popular Chinese-developed social media app TikTok. Governor Greg Gianforte, a Republican, signed a bill into law aimed at safeguarding Montanans’ personal and private data from the Chinese Communist Party. Under the new rule, which […]
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In a bid to fast-track the adoption and utilize the gains of emerging technologies, the Federal Government of Nigeria has launched a National Policy on Blockchain Technology and inaugurated Implementation & Steering Committee to oversee its implementation. The policy, which was launched by the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, […]
In a move to intensify the artificial intelligence landscape, Google recently unveiled Bard, a platform that combines generative AI with collaborative capabilities. Sissie Hsiao, Vice President and GM of Assistant and Bard at Google, expressed her enthusiasm for the creative and imaginative ways people have been interacting with Bard. I, […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has agreed partner with LEAP Africa, a non-profit organization that focuses on leadership development, to harness the potentials of young Nigerians in the field of technology and entrepreneurship, and equip them with the necessary skills to take advantage of the emerging opportunities in […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency, (NITDA) has expressed its willingness to collaborate with engineering professionals in Africa in order to infuse emerging technological tools, services and knowledge into engineering processes for enhanced productivity and customer satisfaction. The Director General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa CCIE made this known when he […]
OPPO Research Institute, together with global partners Qualcomm Technologies, GSMA 5G IN, Amazon Web Services and LinkedIn have announced the launch of the 2023 OPPO Inspiration Challenge on World Smile Day. Based on the brand proposition of “Inspiration Ahead”, OPPO and its global technology ecosystem partners aim to bring new […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has granted MTN Nigeria a spectrum lease transaction from Natcom Development and Investment Limited. The transaction will allow MTN Nigeria to lease two spectrums, the 5HMz Frequency Division Duplex and the 10HMz FDD from NTEL, and covers 19 states in the country. The transaction, which […]
Infobip, a global cloud communications platform, has expanded its collaboration with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Marketing to enhance customer engagement and improve marketing campaign performance. The integration of Infobip’s SMS channels into Microsoft’s marketing platform allows Dynamics 365 users to send and receive real-time text messages for marketing purposes. In today’s […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has issued a warning to consumers, urging them to be cautious about using counterfeit and non-type-approved devices. The NCC emphasized that the use of such devices not only compromises the quality of user experience but also exposes users to potential losses and discomfort. As part […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has issued a warning to consumers, urging them to be cautious about using counterfeit and non-type-approved devices. The NCC emphasized that the use of such devices not only compromises the quality of user experience but also exposes users to potential losses and discomfort. As part […]