A group of investors led by Tesla CEO Elon Musk has made a $97.4 billion bid to acquire OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, in an effort to restore the company’s original non-profit mission. The proposal, first reported by The Wall Street Journal on Monday, aims to purchase all of OpenAI’s assets and redirect the organization […]
The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, has launched the National Broadband Alliance for Nigeria (NBAN) to accelerate broadband penetration, enhance digital infrastructure, and pave the way for a fully connected Nigeria. The initiative was unveiled yesterday in Lagos, reinforcing the administration’s commitment to leveraging technology for economic growth. Speaking […]
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) projects that over 230 million jobs in Sub-Saharan Africa will require digital skills by 2030, generating nearly 650 million training opportunities. In response, Nigeria is accelerating efforts to close its digital skills gap and expand job opportunities for its youth. To drive this transformation, the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI) has […]
Experts at the 4th Womenovate World Education Day Conference (WEDC25) have called for increased investments in Artificial Intelligence (AI) to tackle educational disparities in underserved regions across Africa. The conference, held on Friday in Abuja, focused on the theme “Learning for Lasting Peace: Educational Equity Through AI—Tools for Advancing Education in Underserved Areas.” Motunrayo Opayinka, […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), has introduced the NEXT GEN RESCO Programme, an innovative initiative aimed at advancing the renewable energy sector while contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In collaboration with the National Power Training Institute of Nigeria (NAPTIN) and the Ecological Innovation Empowerment Initiative […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced two cutting-edge digital initiatives, the Document Flow (DocFlow) System and the MDAs Naira Payment Solution, aimed at streamlining financial operations in the public sector. The launch, held on January 15, 2025, at the CBN headquarters in Abuja, states the Bank’s commitment to its “Digital First” transformation agenda […]
The Delta State Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Community Support Services, and Girl Child Development has unveiled plans to equip young girls with essential skills in digital literacy, entrepreneurship, and business management. Commissioner Orode Uduaghan announced the initiative during a briefing with the Asaba Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), emphasizing its goal […]
The federal government has unveiled a digital literacy training program aimed at enhancing the productivity and skills of civil servants. The initiative, a collaboration between the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, focuses on equipping government employees with the tools to navigate digital […]
The Lagos State Branch of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has called on young engineers to leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) to address Nigeria’s challenges and drive national development. Speaking at the Graduateship Induction Programme held at the University of Lagos, Akoka, NSE Lagos Chairman, Olukorede Kesha, emphasized the transformative potential of AI in engineering, […]
Artificial intelligence is poised to redefine business strategies in 2025, with adoption accelerating as companies recognize its potential to future-proof operations, according to PwC’s latest AI Business Predictions released on Wednesday. The report emphasized that AI success requires both vision and execution, with AI integration becoming a critical factor for business leaders. Nearly half (49%) […]
