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Google Wins Digital Maps Antitrust Case in US Court
Alphabet's Google won a California federal court ruling on Monday, dismissing a proposed class action claiming it restricted how customers use its digital mapping products, resulting in higher prices.
U.S. District Judge Richard Seeborg…
FCT Minister Announces ICT Training for Youths
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike, announced that the FCT Administration is providing youths with essential Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills for sustainable development.
Wike made…
U.S. to Boost Investment in Nigeria’s Tech, Education Sector
The U.S. Consul-General to Nigeria, Will Stevens, announced on Tuesday that the U.S. government is willing to boost Nigeria's tech and education sectors for the mutual development of both countries.
This statement was made during a visit…
Kaspersky Labs to Gradually Wind Down U.S. Operations
The Russian anti-virus software maker Kaspersky Labs said on Monday it will gradually wind down its U.S. operations from July 20, nearly a month after the Biden administration announced plans to bar the company's sales in the country.…
World PR Day: APRA Urges Ethical Use of AI
By Na'ankwat Dariem, Abuja
The African Public Relations Association (APRA) has called on its members to leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools and associated technologies for insights towards transforming lives, the PR industry, and…
Biotechnology Key to Economic Growth- Vice-President
Nigeria's Vice President, Kashim Shettima, emphasised the importance of biotechnology professionals in driving economic growth through innovation.
The Vice President made this call while declaring open the five-day International…
Lawmaker Calls for Prioritisation of science, Health Technology
The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Federal Polytechnics and Higher Education, Hon. Fuad Kayode Laguda has called on relevant authorities to prioritise science and health technology for economic growth.
The lawmaker…
2024 Biotech Conference: Stakeholders Forecast Economic Growth Through Biotechnology
The International Conference on Biotechnology 2024 (ICoB24) has commenced in Abuja, Nigeria's capital, with stakeholders in the biotechnology sector projecting economic growth for the country through proper application.
The event, which…
Google’s Parent Company to Acquire Cybersecurity Startup Wiz
Google's parent company, Alphabet, is in advanced negotiations to acquire cybersecurity startup Wiz for approximately $23 billion. If finalised, this deal would be Alphabet's largest acquisition ever.
According to a source familiar with…
WATRA Advocates Infrastructure Sharing in West Africa
The West Africa Telecommunications Regulators Assembly (WATRA) has said it is working on initiatives to facilitate infrastructure sharing among West African countries to lower the cost of internet for telecom subscribers across the region.…