As we navigate the contours of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI), it is becoming increasingly evident that Africa, with its unique challenges and untapped potential, has a critical role to play. It is therefore critical for the continent to start bridging the AI skills gap
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The Central Bank of Nigeria and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation have finalised the plan to drive financial inclusion in the country. According to a statement from the apex bank on Sunday, the two groups recently held a strategic meeting on how to deepen collaboration on financial inclusion in Nigeria. During
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Power distribution companies, on Sunday night, confirmed and insisted that the tariffs payable by electricity consumers across the country would increase from July 1, 2023, despite the opposition of the Nigeria Labour Congress. On Friday, NLC, Discos and the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission were heading for a collision course over the
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative technology that is reshaping industries across the globe. Its rapid advancement and integration into various business processes have revolutionized the way organizations operate, make decisions, and achieve their goals. From automating repetitive tasks to uncovering valuable insights from large datasets, AI has
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Canadian Instagram and Facebook users will soon see their access to news content on these platforms restricted, in a move made by Meta to oppose the passing of the country’s digital media bill. Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, has elected to block access to news content in Canada
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In Robert Rose's vision for the future, we are currently on the cusp of a dramatic transformation of human mobility. A veteran of Tesla and Space-X, Rose's new company, Reliable Robotics, is now working to fully automate flight. A May demonstration at Travis Air Force base in Fairfield, California, where an
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The deadly implosion of the Titan submersible raises questions about whether the vessel exploring the Titanic wreckage was destined for disaster because of its unconventional design and its creator's refusal to submit to independent checks that are standard in the industry. All five people aboard the Titan died when it was
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The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, on Friday, announced its readiness to partner with Environmental Rights Action, a leading civil society organisation, on the management of oil and gas emissions. NEITI in a statement issued in Abuja said it would sign a Memorandum of Understanding with ERA to deepen civic engagements
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Protests rocked Osogbo, Osun State capital on Friday as about 50 communities stormed the regional office of the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) over disconnection of their electricity by the company. The protesters accused IBEDC of subjecting their communities to business loss, describing the action as uncalled for. Speaking on behalf of
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“Dreams get you into the future and add excitement to the present” — Robert Conklin It is a tragedy to live below your dreams. Elon Musk would have settled down in a research laboratory for space research but instead launched a company that competes even with National Aeronautics and Space Administration
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