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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…
Mexico Demands Google Restore Gulf of Mexico or Face Lawsuit
Mexico announced on Monday that it is awaiting a new response from Google regarding the country's request to fully restore the name "Gulf of Mexico" on its Google Maps service before pursuing legal action.
President Claudia Sheinbaum…
NBTI Reaffirms Dedication to Nigerias’ Digitalisation Agenda
The National Board for Technology Incubation (NBTI) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting the Nigerian digitalisation agenda. According to the Director-General, Mr. Kazeem Raji, NBTI is focused on fostering technological advancement to…
NBRDA Debunks Harm Claims in GMO Transfers
The National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA) has debunked claims that gene transfers in Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs), such as crops, are harmful.
Dr. Rose Gidado, Director of the Agricultural Biotechnology…
DBI, SBTS Launch Business Training for Youth
The Digital Bridge Institute (DBI), in collaboration with Small Business Training Solutions (SBTS), has announced a new initiative to train Nigerian youth in Business Processing Operations (BPOs), aiming to position Nigeria as a global…
xAI Unveils Grok 3, Claims It Outperforms Rivals
Elon Musk’s xAI unveiled Grok 3, its newest AI model, on Tuesday, claiming it outperforms OpenAI and China’s DeepSeek. Early testing, including standardised tests in science, math, and coding, backs up this assertion.
“We’re very excited…