As artificial intelligence (AI) keeps transforming industries globally, Nigerian insurance firms and Chief Information Officers (CIOs) have been advised to lead in adopting the technology ethically and strategically. At the …
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FG Begins Drone Mapping of Abuja to Boost Security, Planning
The Office of the Surveyor-General of the Federation (OSGOF) has kicked off a major mapping project of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) using high-tech drone technology to boost development, security, …
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Nigerian Tech Innovator Hanu Fejiro Trains Youths on Crypto for Free
A young Nigerian tech entrepreneur, Hanu Fejiro, has launched a free online training programme to teach Nigerian youths about cryptocurrency, blockchain, and decentralised finance (DeFi). The aim of the programme …
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Sanwo-Olu to Commission 12MW Rack Centre Data Facility in Lagos, Boosting Nigeria’s Digital Space
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is set to officially commission the new Rack Centre LGS2 data facility in Lagos on Wednesday, April 10, 2025. The facility, which has a …
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FCMB Group’s digital revenues up N101.9bn in 2024
FCMB Group Plc has continued to show strong growth in its digital business as it recorded a 69.2 per cent increase in digital revenue in the 2024 financial year. This …
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SMEs Must Embrace Innovation to Survive – Demola Aderibigbe
The Chief Executive Officer of Lalaa Consulting, Mr. Demola Aderibigbe, has said that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria must begin to apply creativity and innovation in their businesses …
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Ghana Launches West Africa’s Largest Floating Solar Project to Boost Clean Energy
Accra, Ghana – In a move to increase its use of clean energy, Ghana has unveiled the biggest floating solar power plant in West Africa. The new project, which is …
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Kenya’s Green Energy Boom: EVs, Hydrogen and Autogas Drive Investment Surge
Kenya is fast becoming one of Africa’s most attractive destinations for clean energy investment, with new figures from the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) showing rapid growth in electric …
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Africa’s Outsourcing Sector Faces AI Disruption as 40% of Jobs Risk Automation by 2030
A new study has raised alarm over the future of Africa’s Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) industry as artificial intelligence (AI) continues to spread across global markets. The report by Caribou …
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Title: Farming with Phones: African Smallholder Farmers Struggle to Embrace Digital Tools Despite Optimism
A new report has raised questions about the real impact of digital technology in farming across Africa. While mobile phones and internet access have spread widely, many smallholder farmers still …