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Google I/O 2024 showcased Google’s commitment to transforming the search experience through AI innovations. Here’s a breakdown of the key announcements: Gemini 1.5 Pro and Gemini 1.5 Flash: Google announced the general availability of Gemini 1.5 Pro, a powerful AI model with a 1 million token context window, enabling it to process vast amounts of information like an hour of video or 1,500 pages of a PDF and respond to complex queries about this source material. Gemini 1.5 pro will also be available in more than 35 languages starting today – providing access to the latest technical advances, including deep…

Africa has a wealth of sunshine, but unlocking its clean energy potential requires a significant investment of $277 billion annually to achieve the continent’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, a panel at the Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2024 forum has submitted. At the forum held in Paris yesterday, the panel emphasized Africa’s massive solar potential, boasting 60% of the world’s best resources. Companies like ENGIE Energy Access are already taking action. Their $60 million mini-grid project in Nigeria aims to connect over 150,000 people to clean energy by 2026. It also believes that investment is crucial, and pan-African…

Nigeria’s National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Cisco to accelerate the country’s digital transformation journey and signifies a significant step towards the country’s goals of economic diversification, national security, and food security. The MoU signing was followed by a visit to a demo smart farm, showcasing the potential of this technology in action. This collaborative effort positions Nigeria to leverage cutting-edge technology for a more secure, prosperous, and digitally connected future. NITDA Director General, Kashifu Inuwa emphasized the importance of secure AI development and highlighted the role of broadband in digital transformation.…

Stakeholders that gathered for the 12th edition of the celebration of the International Girls in ICT Campaign organised by eBusiness Life Communication Limited in Lagos last Thursday, have called on parents and corporates to make concerted efforts to invest in the young girls to enable them to prepare for tech careers of the future. In his keynote address at the event, the Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida charged the girls to follow evolving trends in the world of technology and pursue excellence to make a difference in the workforce of the future. Dr.…

The head of Nigeria’s National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu, has called for a renewed focus on responsible financial management. Halilu addressed NASENI’s finance managers during a workshop on the Government Integrated Financial Management Information System (GIFMIS). He emphasized the importance of effective resource management, highlighting NASENI’s role as a steward of public funds. Halilu addressed NASENI’s finance managers during a workshop on the Government Integrated Financial Management Information System (GIFMIS). He emphasized the importance of effective resource management, highlighting NASENI’s role as a steward of public funds. Key Takeaways from the Workshop: Accurate…

Innovative analysis of data breaches shows which attack vectors are being used and how they’re enabled, highlighting the roles phishing and credentials play. With the release of the new 2024 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report, we dug into the findings to continue our coverage of important cybersecurity issues, specifically data breaches and phishing. The report offers fresh insights and perspectives, which are critical to understanding the evolving landscape of cyber threats. Traditionally, we’ve seen this report talk about action varieties with phishing as an example, and specific attack vectors (e.g., web applications), but this latest report takes things a step…

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) is calling on qualified organizations to join the fight for data privacy. Thus, the Data Protection Commission has reopened the registration portal for Data Protection Compliance Organizations (DPCOs). In a statement signed by Adamma Isamade, Ag. Head, Legal, Enforcement & Regulations, the commission said the move reflects the NDPC’s commitment to building a strong data protection culture in Nigeria. DPCOs play a crucial role in ensuring organizations comply with the 2023 Data Protection Act. According to the statement, the registration process has been streamlined to make it easier for new applicants. Additionally, the demand for DPCOs…

The Federal Executive Council (FEC), Nigeria’s highest decision-making body yesterday approved two exciting initiatives that will hold immense potential for Nigerians, particularly those in the digital startup ecosystem. One of such initiative is a 1. 90,000km Fibre Optic Cable Expansion, which will be driven by a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) to oversee the deployment of an additional 90,000km of fibre optic cable infrastructure. According to the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, the move will significantly strengthen Nigeria’s national internet backbone, aiming for universal access across the country. “The SPV, modeled after successful public-private partnerships like…

Today, Nigeria’s telecommunication industry stands at a crossroads. It is facing pressure on a thousand different fronts. On the inside, it is battling with the challenges of sustainable operations and shareholders demands and on the outside, raising costs and regulatory constraints. The Nigerian telecom industry has immense potential. The recently launched GSMA digital economy report made this point. It projects a rise of 15 million new internet users by 2028. It equally highlights the industry’s significant contribution to the nation’s GDP. Industry players, in light of existing reality, have determined that a tariff increase will provide some succor and allow…

Building something meaningful in tech once required deep technical skills, significant funding, and a developer-heavy team. Today, that’s no longer the case. We’re living through a convergence of powerful technologies – AI, Web3, automation, and no-code – rapidly lowering the barriers to entry for innovation. You no longer need to be a software engineer to build, launch, and scale digital products. You need curiosity, strategic thinking, and the right tools. As someone who studied Computer Science but built a career in tech without writing a single line of production code, I see this shift not as a threat but a…