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Academic Partnerships to Benefit Farmers, Agrarian Communities: NiMet
The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Professor Charles Anosike, stated that the agency’s partnerships with universities and other institutions of higher learning in Nigeria will…
Musk Conditions OpenAI Bid Withdrawal on Nonprofit Status
Elon Musk has proposed to withdraw his $97.4 billion bid to acquire OpenAI if the company agrees to remain a nonprofit and halts its transition to a for-profit entity.
Musk’s legal representatives stated that he would retract his…
EU Commends Metrology Institute for Compliance with Global Standards
The European Union (EU) has commended the National Metrology Institute (NMI) of the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) for its rapid transformation and adherence to international best practices.
Mr Massimo De Luca, Head of…
Former Google Executive Warns of AI Risks in Terrorist Hand
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt has expressed concerns about the extreme risks posed by artificial intelligence (AI) falling into the hands of terrorists or rogue states.
He warned that nations such as North Korea, Iran, and Russia could…
NITDA Strengthens Partnership with GIZ to Drive Digital Transformation
In a bid to accelerate Nigeria’s digital transformation, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, represented by Oladejo Olawumi, Director of IT Infrastructure Solutions…
Chinese Chipmakers Gain AI Edge with DeepSeek’s Innovative Models
Chinese chipmakers are gaining a competitive edge in artificial intelligence (AI) as DeepSeek's innovative models enhance performance while reducing reliance on high-end hardware.
Unlike traditional AI systems that rely heavily on raw…
Women In Science: Group Raises Concern Over Women’s Underrepresentation
The Organisation for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD) has expressed concern over the underrepresentation of women in science and technology (STEM).
The group also encouraged female students to pursue science subjects such…
NATCOMS Urges NCC to Sanction Telcos for Tariff Hike Breach
The National Association of Telecommunication Subscribers (NATCOMS) has called on the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to sanction any telecom operator that has already implemented the recent tariff hike, citing a breach of the…
Apple Expands TV Streaming Service to Android Devices
Apple has officially launched its streaming service, Apple TV+, on Android devices, marking a significant expansion of its streaming service beyond its own ecosystem.
The move allows millions of Android users to access Apple TV+,…
President Tinubu, Google CEO Discuss AI, Tech Partnership
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has explored potential partnerships with the Chief Executive of Google, Sundar Pichai, on positioning Nigeria as a global technology hub.
President Tinubu, via his verified X handle (@officialABAT), announced…