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%) […]
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has announced a major overhaul of its content moderation strategy, replacing its third-party fact-checking program with a collaborative initiative called Community Notes. This new system, inspired by a similar feature on X (formerly Twitter), aims to provide users with contextual information on potentially misleading posts. “Starting in […]
The Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has inaugurated the AI Academy in Abuja, an initiative designed to empower Nigerians with essential artificial intelligence (AI) skills. Launched in collaboration with the Commonwealth Secretariat and Intel Corporation, the program offers free online courses to students, youths, and civil servants nationwide. During the launch, Nnaji […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Advocacy for Policy and Innovation (API) have released a white paper outlining the framework for Nigeria’s proposed Online Harms Protection Bill. The initiative aims to address the growing challenges of online harms and ensure a safe, inclusive digital environment for Nigerians. The white paper, informed by […]
Google has introduced advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to safeguard Gmail’s 2.5 billion users from a surge in holiday-season scams, the company revealed in a blog post on Wednesday. As phishing, spam, and malware attacks intensify during the shopping season beginning in mid-November, the tech giant emphasized its commitment to keeping inboxes secure. “With more […]
Industry leaders at the SPROUT 2024 conference hosted by GoodTenants emphasized the critical roles of technology and infrastructure in advancing Nigeria’s property sector. Held on Thursday under the theme “Pioneering the Future,” the event brought together experts to discuss solutions for challenges in property management, waste management, and urban development. Yemi Stephens, managing partner at […]
