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Technology · The Punch ·AI content ignores Nigerian realities, experts warn
Experts warn that artificial intelligence-generated content often fails to reflect Nigeria’s social, cultural and local realities. The concern suggests that systems producing such material may overlook important national context, potentially limiting their accuracy, relevance and usefulness for Nigerian audiences across different sectors.
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Technology · The Punch ·
NITDA seeks more investment in data centres
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is calling for increased investment in data centres. The move indicates a focus on expanding Nigeria’s data infrastructure and supporting the capacity needed to store, process and manage digital information within the country.
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Technology · ThisDay ·EVN Expo Movedto November, Positions Nigeria’s Flagship E-mobility Platform Lagos
EVN Expo has been rescheduled to November in Lagos, where it is being positioned as Nigeria’s flagship platform for electric mobility. The change highlights the event’s planned role in showcasing and advancing the country’s e-mobility ecosystem.
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Technology · PM News ·
Paynownow App Relaunch: How Nicholas Nome is building next generation of digital utility services in Nigeria
Nicholas Nome is leading the relaunch of Paynownow, an app positioned around the development of next-generation digital utility services in Nigeria. The report focuses on the platform’s renewed rollout and its role in expanding technology-driven access to utility-related services for Nigerian users.
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Technology · ThisDay ·
Uganda Seeks Nigeria’s Expertise on Virtual Assets
Uganda is seeking Nigeria’s expertise on virtual assets, indicating interest in learning from Nigeria’s experience and approach to the emerging digital-asset sector. The headline does not specify the nature of the requested support, the institutions involved, or any agreements reached between the two countries.
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Technology · The Punch ·
Microsoft publishes AI code of conduct
Microsoft has published a code of conduct outlining principles and expectations for the development or use of artificial intelligence. The move provides a framework for responsible AI practices, although the headline does not specify the document’s detailed provisions, scope, or intended audience.
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Technology · Channels TV ·
UN Seeks ‘Urgent Action’ To Rein In AI Over ‘Unprecedented Risks’
The United Nations is calling for urgent international action to regulate and manage artificial intelligence, citing unprecedented risks associated with the technology. The appeal highlights the need for coordinated measures to address potential threats as AI continues to develop and expand across sectors.
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Technology · Channels TV ·
Trump Rejects ‘Hoax’ Warnings That AI Could Destroy Humanity
US President Donald Trump has dismissed warnings that artificial intelligence could destroy humanity, describing such concerns as a hoax. His position contrasts with broader debates about the potential risks of advanced AI systems and the need for safeguards, though the headline provides no further details about his reasoning or proposed policies.
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Technology · BusinessDay ·Hotspot wins World Bank-backed telecom deal to connect 500 communities
Hotspot has secured a telecommunications project backed by the World Bank to extend connectivity to 500 communities. The deal is expected to support efforts to improve access to telecom services in underserved areas, although the headline does not provide details on the project’s value, timeline or implementation arrangements.
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Technology · Daily Post ·Olufunke Tonye-Preghafi: The rise of African women in cybersecurity and why the momentum must not stall
Olufunke Tonye-Preghafi examines the growing presence of African women in cybersecurity, highlighting their rise in a traditionally male-dominated field. The piece also considers the need to sustain this momentum and support continued participation, visibility and progress for women across Africa’s cybersecurity sector.
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Technology · Leadership News ·
N800m Cyber Fraud: Court Grants Alleged SunTrust Bank Hacker N150m Bail
A court has granted N150 million bail to an alleged hacker accused of involvement in an N800 million cyber fraud case linked to SunTrust Bank. The ruling sets financial conditions for the suspect’s release while proceedings continue, but the headline does not provide further details about the allegations or the court’s jurisdiction.
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Technology · PM News ·
Where does your Data go? How to track what your phone is using
The report explains how phone users can check where their mobile data is going and identify which apps or services are consuming it. It focuses on monitoring data usage through device settings, helping users understand consumption patterns and potentially manage their phone’s connectivity more effectively.
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Technology · The Punch ·
Trump blasts ‘sick conspiracy’ against AI as warnings mount
Donald Trump has criticised what he described as a sick conspiracy targeting artificial intelligence, amid growing warnings about the technology. The headline indicates rising public or expert concern over AI and highlights Trump’s rejection of claims or narratives he considers conspiratorial, without specifying the warnings or their source.
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Technology · BusinessDay ·PwDs seek advanced digital skills as NCC training reveals untapped talent
People with disabilities are seeking more advanced digital skills, following a training programme by the Nigerian Communications Commission that highlighted previously untapped talent among participants. The initiative points to the need for stronger digital capacity-building and greater opportunities for persons with disabilities to participate in Nigeria’s technology-driven economy.
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Technology · BusinessDay ·Telecom operators back 100MB daily allocation to accelerate Nigeria’s skills economy
Telecom operators have supported a proposal to provide Nigerians with a daily 100MB data allocation, describing it as a measure intended to accelerate development of the country’s skills economy. The initiative centres on improving access to digital connectivity, although the headline does not specify its implementation details or coverage.
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Technology · The Punch ·
Fibre cuts threaten national security, economy, public services – ONSA
The Office of the National Security Adviser has warned that damage to fibre-optic infrastructure could endanger Nigeria’s national security, disrupt economic activity and affect the delivery of public services. The warning highlights the broader consequences of network interruptions for government operations, businesses and citizens.
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Technology · BusinessDay ·Nigeria targets 200 telecom towers by December, plans new satellite beyond fibre coverage
Nigeria is targeting the construction of 200 telecommunications towers by December as part of efforts to expand network coverage. The country also plans to deploy a new satellite to provide connectivity in areas beyond the reach of fibre-optic infrastructure, supporting broader access to telecommunications services.
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Technology · Leadership News ·
There’s A ‘Sick Conspiracy’ Against AI – Trump
Donald Trump has alleged that a sick conspiracy is being mounted against artificial intelligence. The headline indicates that he raised concerns about opposition or coordinated efforts targeting AI, but provides no further details about the people involved, the reasons behind the alleged campaign, or the specific developments that prompted his remarks.
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Technology · Leadership News ·
FG To Activate 200 New Telecom Sites Before December
The Federal Government plans to activate 200 additional telecommunications sites before December, indicating an effort to expand or improve network infrastructure. The headline does not provide details about the sites’ locations, the agencies or operators involved, the specific services expected, or the broader objectives of the project.
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Technology · Vanguard ·Trump blasts ‘sick conspiracy’ against AI
Donald Trump has criticised what he described as a sick conspiracy targeting artificial intelligence. The headline indicates that he addressed claims or opposition surrounding AI, but provides no further details about the allegations, people involved, context or specific consequences.
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