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Leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI), Google has simplified search advertising for businesses in Africa, as they can now create effective Google Search campaigns faster and easier using AI-powered suggestions and guidance. This follows its initial announcement in January that businesses across Africa can now use Google’s Gemini AI-powered chat-like tool for Search Ads. This intuitive tool is now fully operational and designed to help businesses in Africa and across the world boost their online visibility. In regions like Sub-Saharan Africa, where internet penetration is rapidly increasing, the ability to effectively reach customers through online advertising is becoming increasingly crucial for business…

The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa has advocated for the inclusion of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into Nigeria’s security architecture. The DG advocated for this when he hosted the Commandant of the National Institute for Security Studies (NISS), Alhaji A. S Adeleke, who was represented by his Deputy Commandant, D. E Egbeji. He argued that this can be done through collaboration between the security industry and the startup ecosystem and will ultimately, lead to increased efficiency and effectiveness in Nigeria’s security sector. During the visit, Inuwa highlighted the unique approaches of the security and…

One of Nigeria’s most profound gatherings for 2024, the 50 Most Valued Personalities (MVPs) in Digital Economy, will be hosted by Lagos, the country’s commercial capital of over 20 million people ranked recently ahead Dubai and other major cities as the 19th Best City to visit in the World by the renowned British Media and Hospitality Company, Time Out. The ‘50 MVPs in Nigeria’s Digital Economy’ underscore the challenges and progress in one of Africa’s most exciting transformative journeys into the New Economy, said the Chairman of the Nomination Team for 2024, Dr. Sola Afolabi who is also the Chairman…

As Unideals continues to grow and evolve, we are excited to share the latest developments and future plans with our community. This post provides a glimpse into what’s been happening and what’s on the horizon for Unideals. Unideals So Far: Team Expansion Since our inception, Unideals has made significant strides in alleviating the financial burdens faced by students. One of our major achievements this year has been the expansion of our team. We’ve brought on board talented individuals across various departments to enhance our capabilities and drive our mission forward. This growth allows us to better serve our users and…

The financial sector’s spending on artificial intelligence is expected to hit $45.2 billion in 2024 with the figure continuing to grow by 30% per year and hit $97 billion by 2027, data presented by Stocklytics.com has revealed. While some fear AI could replace 300 million full-time jobs in the next six years, companies across sectors continue investing heavily in AI solutions to improve their business processes and customer feedback. This is because Artificial Intelligence has not only transformed how people relate to technology but also significantly impacted the business sector. One of the biggest spenders on AI technology is the…

A Research Economic Outlook Report released by FBNQuest has indicated that Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) will grow by 3.1% in 2024. The report noted that market yields are expected to remain high this year, despite the current economic challenges, outlining the firm’s perspective on the macroeconomy, socio-political environment, and capital market featuring views on traditional asset classes (fixed income and equities). It also includes expectations for the current year. Also, the growth is attributed to factors such as the tight monetary policy that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is expected to sustain, as well as a sizable supply…

In line with the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023, the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has issued a guidance notice to data controllers and processors of major importance to clarify the categories of organizations that are required to register with the Commission. This decision relies on sections 5(d), 44 and 65 of the NDPA, which states that organizations that are of “particular value or significance to the economy, society or security of Nigeria” are designated by the Commission as data controllers and processors of major importance. The guidance notice dated 14th of February and signed by the Commission’s Head…

Bolt, Africa’s leading ride-hailing platform, has concluded the last and final phase of its Bolt Accelerator Program – an initiative in collaboration with The Nest Innovation Park to empower its driver community to redefine their roles as entrepreneurs and amplify economic growth prospects across Nigeria. The post-mentorship graduation ceremony was held virtually on January 19, 2024, to send forth the top 10 winners. Launched on September 19, 2023, the Bolt Accelerator Program has empowered drivers beyond conventional ride-hailing services and contributed to the economic growth of drivers in Nigeria. The initiative witnessed a myriad of applications from drivers in diverse…

By Martin Ekpeke The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida has said the Commission is going to be working with its licensees on data tariff, speed and coverage to have a transparent tariff regime. “We are going to be working with our licensees to see how tariff can be simpler and more transparent,” he is quoted to have said on X (Formerly Twitter) as part of his 100 days in office. He noted that as a regulator, the Commission is going to be stepping in to see what the common issues that consumers are…

Experts at Zenshield Technology have highlighted seven of the hidden dangers of seemingly innocuous bedroom tech, even though most bedroom technology intends to enhance comfort or convenience. The experts believe that certain tech items have potentially negative health implications, even to the extent of being deadly. Here’s a comprehensive look at seven such hazardous bedroom techs: 1. Overhead Wi-Fi Routers Wi-Fi is a game-changer. But, placing routers in the bedroom, especially overhead, may trigger health issues, including insomnia, depression, and even certain cancers. Wi-Fi uses a kind of energy called electromagnetic radiation to send information. This radiation makes something called…