Google has launched Gemini 2.0, its most advanced artificial intelligence model to date, capable of reasoning, multitasking, and acting on users’ behalf under supervision. The new model introduces “Deep Research,” a feature designed to assist with complex topics by generating comprehensive reports. Starting Wednesday, it will be available in Gemini Advanced. Sundar Pichai, CEO of […]
Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on Nigerian youth to harness available entrepreneurial and digital opportunities to drive national transformation. Speaking at the 60th Anniversary of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) in Port Harcourt, Shettima emphasized the government’s commitment to youth empowerment through targeted initiatives. Represented by Hauwa Liman, Technical Advisor on Women […]
The National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC) and the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) have unveiled a transformative collaboration to integrate Nigeria’s cultural and creative industries with its growing digital innovation ecosystem. The partnership, anchored by the Innovate, Create, Empower (ICE) program, aims to train 2 million Nigerians in cultural and digital skills […]
Yabacon Africa is set to empower creative talents with a N1 million grant during its 2024 edition of ‘Yabacon Meet,’ scheduled for December 7 in Lagos. Themed “Innovating For A Brighter Tomorrow,” the event will bring together tech professionals, students, innovators, and investors to explore strategies for navigating challenges and driving innovation in Africa’s tech […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), has launched the iHatch Cohort 4 programme to accelerate Nigeria’s startup growth. Running from October 2024 to January 2025, the initiative will support 185 startups and 37 innovation hubs nationwide through mentorship, training, and investment readiness. Hadiza Umar, NITDA’s […]
Telecommunication companies in Nigeria are turning to satellite providers like Starlink to bridge the digital divide in rural areas where traditional infrastructure such as towers and base stations is impractical. According to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), 27 million Nigerians lack access to telecom services, with broadband penetration at just 41.56% as of September. The […]
In Kenya, AI labellers, known as “humans in the loop,” are reporting troubling working conditions despite the global surge in AI investment. These workers, employed by outsourcing companies to train AI algorithms for tech giants like Meta, OpenAI, Microsoft, and Google, are tasked with sorting and labelling data to teach machines to think like humans. […]
Nigeria’s rapidly expanding digital finance ecosystem is under threat from increasing cybersecurity breaches, which could erode trust and slow progress in the fintech industry. As cashless policies drive the adoption of digital wallets, mobile payments, and Decentralized Finance (DeFi) solutions, experts are urging fintech companies to strengthen their defenses against sophisticated cyberattacks. Bidemi Oke, CEO […]
