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U.S., UK Establish Working Group to Enhance Online Child Safety
The United States and the United Kingdom have formed a joint working group to explore strategies for enhancing online child safety.
During the launch, U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and UK Science and Technology Minister Peter…
Elon Musk Unveils ‘Cybercab’ Robotaxi
Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Thursday unveiled a long-awaited robotaxi featuring two gull-wing doors and no steering wheel or pedals, and he surprised the audience by also introducing a "robovan." This shift in focus highlights Musk’s bet on…
JAMB Registrar Advocates for Local AI Development in Africa
The Registrar of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and former Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, has advised African countries against relying on foreign-developed artificial intelligence…
FMACCE, Google Partner to Train 2,500 Youths
The Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy (FMACCE) has partnered with Google to launch an initiative aimed at empowering 2,500 youths through a dedicated training program facilitated by the Del York Creative Academy.…
Nigeria Police Urge Improved Investigations, Tech Investment to Combat Cybercrimes
The Nigeria Police High Command has emphasised the need to enhance investigation capabilities and invest in advanced technologies to tackle cybercrimes within and beyond Nigeria.
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, stated…
Stakeholders Urge Value Addition for Nigeria’s Raw Materials Before Export
Stakeholders in the raw materials and manufacturing sectors have discussed the need to process and enrich Nigeria’s raw materials to maximize their value before exporting them.
The discussions took place during the maiden edition of the…
World Post Day: NIPOST Launches Agency Banking Solution
The Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) has unveiled its Agency Banking Solution, POTMONI, as part of the activities commemorating the 150th anniversary of the establishment of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) and the "Post for Planet"…
U.S. Launches FCT AYP Tech Hub to Support Young People
The U.S. government, through the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and with funding from the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), has launched the Federal Capital Territory Adolescents and Young People…
John Hopfield, Geoffrey Hinton Win 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics
U.S. scientist John Hopfield and British-Canadian Geoffrey Hinton were awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics on Tuesday for their groundbreaking discoveries and inventions in machine learning, which have significantly contributed to the…
SpaceX’s Starship: FAA May Approve the Launch License Soon
According to a source familiar with the matter, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) might approve a license for the launch of SpaceX's Starship 5 as soon as this month.
Previously, the FAA indicated it did not anticipate making a…