In a bid to redefine Nigeria’s radio industry and harness the power of artificial intelligence, the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) and Women Radio 91.7 (WFM 91.7) are teaming up to host the AI Radio Summit Nigeria 2024. Scheduled for Saturday, November 16, 2024, at The Colossus, 4 Sheraton Link Rd, Maryland, Lagos, […]
The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary with a landmark event, the Media and Development Conference 2024 (#MDC2024), taking place from November 25 to November 26 at the Abuja Continental Hotel. This special conference, under the theme “Navigating Global Shifts: Media and Technology for Inclusive and Sustainable […]
The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy (FMCIDE) has announced a N2.8 billion grant from Google.org to Data Science Nigeria, aiming to accelerate the development of AI talent across the country. This initiative aligns with the ministry’s drive to equip Nigerian youth, especially the under and unemployed, with essential AI skills. This grant […]
Technology For Inspiration Initiative, InspireIT, in partnership with Google and Women Techmakers, recently conducted an innovative training event titled Experience AI, aimed at enhancing the professional development of science and mathematics teachers in Nigeria. Held in Owerri, Imo State, the event brought together 50 selected teachers from various schools across the 27 Local Government Areas […]
Microsoft’s latest strategic push into the healthcare sector is intensifying the competition among companies developing artificial intelligence (AI) solutions to improve healthcare delivery. With the global healthcare AI market valued at an estimated $19 billion, Microsoft aims to position itself as a key player, unveiling several new AI-driven models to enhance clinical insights, streamline operations, […]
Global tech leaders are converging to shape the future of AI-powered economies. At the GITEX World Future Economy Digital Leaders Summit, experts are emphasizing the urgent need for governments, corporations, and startups to swiftly transition AI proofs of concept into tangible applications. Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and […]
