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Google introduces generative AI for smart compose in workspace

On: March 16, 2023

By Stellamaris Ashinze Lagos, March 15, 2023 (NAN) Google says it has introduced generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) model that will help users with smart compose, replies and summaries in the workspace. Johanna Voolich Wright, Vice President, Product, Google Workspace, said in a statement on Wednesday that AI had been transformationalContinue Reading

Group trains 650 Nigerians in ICT skills

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: March 15, 2023

In: Science & Tech

By Joshua Oladipo Coven Works Inc., a Non-Governmental Organisation has trained 650 Nigerians on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills aimed at empowering and reducing unemployment in the country. Mr Olusola Amusan, Chief Executive Offer (CEO) of the group said this in an interview with the News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading

FG records 12.98m cyberattacks during Presidential, NASS elections

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: March 14, 2023

In: Science & Tech

By Jessica Dogo The Federal Government said it has recorded 12,988,978 cyber attacks during the Feb. 25 Presidential and National Assembly elections. The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Pantami disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. Pantami said the attacks originated from both withinContinue Reading

Omeife’ll boost learning, aid effectiveness — Group

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: March 13, 2023

In: Science & Tech

By Jessica Dogo The Uniccon Group says the first African humanoid robot ‘Omeife’ will boost learning and aid effectiveness in digital literacy in the country. The group’s Chairman, Dr Chuks Ekwueme, said this at the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)Continue Reading

Google announces initiatives to empower women in Africa

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: March 9, 2023

In: Science & Tech

By Stellamaris Ashinze Google has announced three new initiatives aimed at empowering women entrepreneurs in Africa and providing them with the resources to succeed. Mr Folarin Aiayegbusi, Head of Startup Ecosystem, Africa, said that the initiative was the organisation’s way to celebrate 2023 International Women’s Day. Aiayegbusi said in aContinue Reading

NIGCOMSAT to be repositioned for better services – MD

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: March 7, 2023

In: Science & Tech

By Olasunkanmi Onifade The Managing Director, Nigeria Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) Ltd, Mr Tukur Lawal says it will reposition its business development plan towards achieving the much-desired competitive edge. Lawal said this at a two-day retreat organised for the Board and Management of NIGCOMSAT Ltd in Abuja on Tuesday. The themeContinue Reading

No plan to sue FG over e-customs project, says Huawei

By: isaac aregbesola

On: March 6, 2023

In: Science & Tech

By Jessica Dogo Chinese company, Huawei, says it has no plan to sue the Federal Government over the e-customs project. A statement by the company’s Director of Public Relations, Mr Kelvin Yang, on Monday in Abuja, said the company remained committed to its long-term partnership with Nigeria. “Our attention hasContinue Reading

STI can drive Nigeria’s socio-economic growth with right policies – Expert

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: February 24, 2023

In: Science & Tech

By Sylvester Thompson Prof. Olalekan Akinbo, Expert Supervisor at Centre of Excellence in Science, Technology and Innovation (STI), African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD), said STI can facilitate Nigeria’s economic growth if the right policies were put in place. Akinbo spoke in a telephone interview with the News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading

Elections: NCC denies planned shutdown of telecom networks

By: isaac aregbesola

On: February 24, 2023

In: Science & Tech

By Jessica Dogo The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says all fraudulent messages on network shut down in the country should be ignored. The NCC’s Director of Public Affairs, Dr Reuben Muoka, said this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. Muoka said the NCC’s attention was drawn to fraudulent andContinue Reading

NABDA, stakeholders develop standardised legal framework for forensic practices

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: February 16, 2023

In: Science & Tech

By Sylvester Thompson A forensic technical working group facilitated by National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA), on Wednesday in Abuja brainstormed on how to develop a standardised legal framework for forensic practices in Nigeria. The group comprised co-stakeholders from the Judiciary, STI Ministry, the Police, NDLEA, NEMA, NAPTIP, other law enforcementContinue Reading

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