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Technology · The Punch ·OpenAI introduces ‘ChatGPT for Teens’ amid legal pressure
OpenAI has introduced a version of ChatGPT aimed at teenagers as the company faces legal pressure over its products and practices. The move suggests an effort to tailor the chatbot for younger users while scrutiny around regulation, safety, or liability continues.
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Technology · Nairametrics ·From megawatts to prosperity: Rural electrification in the age of AI
The report examines how rural electrification is being linked to broader economic development in the era of artificial intelligence, focusing on the shift from simply expanding megawatt capacity to using power access as a foundation for productivity, innovation and improved livelihoods in underserved communities.
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Technology · Daily Post ·From megawatts to prosperity: Rural electrification in age of AI- REA MD Abba Aliyu
REA Managing Director Abba Aliyu focuses on how rural electrification can move beyond power supply to drive broader economic prosperity, highlighting its relevance in the AI era and the growing link between electricity access, innovation and development.
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Technology · The Punch ·
Major Meta trial begins as lawyers spar over witnesses, damages
A major trial involving Meta has begun, with lawyers disputing witness issues and potential damages as proceedings get underway. The case appears set to focus on how testimony will be handled and what financial penalties, if any, could follow from the court’s eventual decision.
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Technology · Nigerian Tribune ·Nigerian teenager wins global attention with electric vehicle design
A Nigerian teenager has drawn international notice after creating an electric vehicle design, highlighting youth innovation in clean transport. The report centres on the student’s achievement and the wider attention the design is receiving beyond Nigeria.
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Technology · BusinessDay ·Six-step AI roadmap emerges for Nigerian SMEs
A six-step roadmap focused on artificial intelligence has been outlined for small and medium-sized enterprises in Nigeria. The development points to a structured approach for SMEs seeking to adopt AI, improve operations, and align technology use with business needs in a changing commercial environment.
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Technology · Nairametrics ·
Bosun Tijani unveils National Digital Cloud Policy, targets $750 million investments
Bosun Tijani has unveiled a National Digital Cloud Policy aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s cloud and digital infrastructure agenda. The announcement sets a target of attracting $750 million in investments, signalling a push to expand technology capacity and support broader growth in the digital economy.
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Technology · PM News ·
ECOWAS to reward top startups with $65,000 in September competition
ECOWAS is set to hold a startup competition in September, with a total reward of $65,000 for top-performing entrants. The programme points to regional support for entrepreneurship and innovation, with selected startups expected to compete for the prize pool.
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Technology · BusinessDay ·Dun Tianrui wants to take wind power into the sky
Dun Tianrui is focused on advancing wind power by moving its application into the sky, indicating an effort to develop airborne or high-altitude energy solutions. The headline points to innovation in renewable energy, though specific plans, technology and commercial details are not provided.
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Technology · BusinessDay ·AI-enabled breaches push average damage cost to $6.04m as Digital Encode launches autonomous cybersecurity platform
BusinessDay reports that AI-enabled cyber breaches have pushed average damage costs to $6.04 million, while Digital Encode has launched an autonomous cybersecurity platform. The development highlights rising financial risks from AI-driven attacks and growing demand for automated security tools.
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Technology · Daily Trust ·
FG to connect rural, riverine communities to telecom services
The Federal Government plans to extend telecommunications services to rural and riverine communities, signalling efforts to improve connectivity in underserved areas. The move suggests a focus on expanding access to communication networks for residents who have long faced limited or unreliable telecom coverage.
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Technology · ThisDay ·
NDDC Engages Niger Delta Youths in AI Training
The Niger Delta Development Commission has involved youths from the Niger Delta in artificial intelligence training, indicating a programme focused on building digital skills and expanding exposure to emerging technology in the region.
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Technology · The Punch ·
FG plans telecoms coverage for riverine communities by 2027
The Federal Government plans to extend telecommunications coverage to riverine communities across Nigeria by 2027, signalling a push to improve network access in hard-to-reach areas. The move points to broader efforts to expand digital connectivity and communication infrastructure in underserved locations.
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Technology · The Punch ·
The coming age of artificial general intelligence
The headline points to a report on the approaching era of artificial general intelligence, focusing on the emergence of AI systems with broader human-like capabilities. It suggests attention on how such technology may develop and what its arrival could mean for society and industry.
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Technology · The Punch ·
AI platform unlocks opportunities for young Nigerians
A report by The Punch says an artificial intelligence platform is creating new opportunities for young Nigerians, indicating potential benefits in access, skills development or work-related prospects. The headline points to technology-driven support for youth, but does not provide further details on the platform’s scope or impact.
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Technology · The Punch ·
Airtel eyes wider satellite rollout after Congo debut
Airtel is preparing to expand its satellite service rollout after launching the offering in Congo, signalling a broader push to extend connectivity beyond its initial market. The move points to plans for wider deployment as the telecom company explores further satellite-based coverage opportunities.
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Technology · The Punch ·
Nigeria explores fibre expansion to slash Burkina Faso costs
Nigeria is considering expanding fibre infrastructure as part of efforts to reduce connectivity or related service costs affecting Burkina Faso. The move suggests a cross-border telecommunications or digital access initiative aimed at improving efficiency and lowering expenses in regional fibre-linked services.
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Technology · The Punch ·
NPC deploys digital tools to expand birth, death registration
The National Population Commission is deploying digital tools to improve and widen the registration of births and deaths in Nigeria. The move indicates an effort to strengthen data collection, increase coverage, and modernise the country’s civil registration process.
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Technology · The Punch ·
FG targets $750m investment with new national cloud policy
The Federal Government is seeking to attract $750 million in investment through a new national cloud policy, indicating a push to strengthen Nigeria’s digital infrastructure and shape how cloud services are developed, adopted, or regulated across the country.
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Technology · ThisDay ·
Airtel Launches Starlink Mobile in Africa
Airtel has launched Starlink Mobile in Africa, marking a new move in the region’s telecommunications and connectivity market. The development indicates a partnership or service expansion involving satellite-backed mobile access, with potential implications for network coverage and digital access across African markets.
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