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FG Introduces AI, Robotics, Others In Smart Schools

Federal government has introduced design thinking, coding, robotics and artificial intelligence (DTCRA) in the newly established smart schools across the country. The executive secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Dr Hamid Bobboyi, who made this known disclosed that…

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NITDA, VON in synergy for national stability

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has further strengthened its partnership with the Voice Of Nigeria (VON) in projecting the agenda of the present administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of reforming the economy for sustained inclusive growth by…

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NITDA, SMEDAN to grow SMEs, Build Database for Interventions

Kashifu Inuwa, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has said that the Agency (NITDA) will collaborate with the Small and Medium Entreprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) to have joint programmes in terms of Infrastructure,…

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Anambra Begins Pilot Phase of Free Public Wi-Fi Initiative in Awka

Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, has reaffirmed his commitment to a technologically advanced future for the state, through the launch of the pilot phase of the Public Wi-Fi initiative tagged Solution Wi-Fi. Driven by the Anambra State ICT Agency in collaboration…

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MoneyMaster jumps in customer base, promises more innovations

MoneyMaster Payment Service Bank (MMPSB), a CBN-licensed payment service bank and promoted by Globacom, has been steadily increasing its clientele base across the country. To increase financial inclusion in Nigeria, MoneyMaster PSB primary targets the unbanked and underbanked. Since the…

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MTN Nigeria Launches Africa’s First AI Powered Chatbot

Leading MNO, MTN Nigeria, in alignment with its core belief that everyone deserves the benefits of a modern, connected life, has successfully integrated OpenAI on the MTN Zigi Chatbot. This heralds a groundbreaking standard for artificial intelligence-driven customer service in…

WEF to Advance Improved Trade via Technology at MC13

The World Economic Forum will convene 300 ministers, business leaders, trade leaders and experts, as well as civil society, to examine the use of cutting-edge technologies in trade. The TradeTech Forum 2024 is the first-of-its-kind dedicated gathering on technologies for…

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CSR: TECNO to Transform 100 Football Fields in a 5-Year Initiative

Pursuant to her corporate social responsibility (CSR), TECNO Mobile has announced a groundbreaking initiative to renovate 100 football fields across AFRICA over the next five years. This ambitious project, aimed at enhancing community infrastructure and promoting the beautiful game, reflects…

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Matters Arising: Enabling Nigeria’s MVNO expansion

Mobilise, a leading provider of telecom software solutions, is proud to announce the launch of its Tier 5 MVNE services in Nigeria, catering to the country’s growing mobile market valued at US$9.09 billion. With over 200 million users, Nigeria stands…

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Konga, Access Bank Partner to Offer 50% Discount to Shoppers

Leading financial giant, Access Bank has partnered with Konga, Nigeria’s leading e-commerce platform, in a groundbreaking move set to revolutionise the shopping experience for customers. Through this collaboration, Konga shoppers will enjoy a massive 50% discount off their cart value,…