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House Summons Galaxy Backbone Over Financial, Contract Breaches
Galaxy Backbone, Nigeria's information technology and shared service provider, has been given seventy hours to appear before the House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee (PAC) due to multiple claims of financial violations and…
Port Harcourt Tech Expo 2025 Set for May
Sequel to the success of the maiden edition of the Port Harcourt Tech Expo last year, the organisers have finalised arrangements to hold the 2025 edition in May.
The organiser of the event and Chief Executive of TechNexus, Mr. Belema…
Microsoft to Train 1 million Nigerians in AI Skills
Microsoft has announced a $1 million investment to equip one million Nigerian youths with Artificial Intelligence (AI) skills over the next two years.
The initiative aims to enhance digital literacy and create new job opportunities in…
ITU, French Government, UNEP Launch Coalition for Sustainable AI
In a joint effort to promote environmentally responsible AI development, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the French Government, and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) have launched a coalition focused on…
Association Urges President Tinubu to Abolish HND–BSc Dichotomy
The Association of Private Polytechnics in Nigeria has called on President Bola Tinubu to sponsor a bill to abolish the long-standing disparity between Higher National Diplomas (HND) and bachelor's degrees.
Dr Benjamin Achiatar, the…
Nigeria Strengthens Digital Transformation Efforts Through Google Collaboration
In a bid to accelerate Nigeria’s digital transformation, the government has deepened its engagement with Google, building on discussions initiated during the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
This collaboration aims to drive…
Former OpenAI CTO Launches New AI Startup
Mira Murati, the former Chief Technology Officer at OpenAI, has launched a new artificial intelligence startup, Thinking Machines Lab.
The San Francisco-based company aims to make AI systems more accessible, customisable, and capable…
Elon Musk Excluded from Space-Related Government Decisions – Trump
President Donald Trump has announced that Elon Musk, despite his influential role in the administration, will be excluded from participating in any government decisions related to space.
This decision aims to address concerns over…
Facebook Sets 30-Day Storage Limit for Live Videos
Facebook has announced a major change to its live video storage policy, introducing a 30-day retention period for all new live broadcasts.
Under this new policy, live videos will be available for replay, download, or sharing for 30 days…
Nigeria Targets 2027 for Full E-Governance Rollout
Nigeria has set an ambitious goal to digitise 75% of its government services by 2027 to improve efficiency, accessibility, and transparency in public service delivery.
The initiative, spearheaded by the National Information Technology…