The Minister of Industry, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite has identified the automotive industry as a potential driver of Nigeria’s economic recovery, as it will offer numerous benefits, including job creation, technology transfer, and the development of ancillary industries. Uzoka-Anite stated this at the Nigeria Auto Industry Summit organised by the Nigeria Auto
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Social media connections refer to the relationships formed between users on social networking platforms. In the era of digital communication, social media has become an integral part of our daily lives. It offers instant connections and quick interactions, much like junk food provides immediate gratification with little nutritional value. While social
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Researchers at the University of Reading have found that artificial intelligence (AI)-generated exam answers have gone almost entirely undetected and consistently achieved higher grades than those written by real students. The study involved submitting answers generated by ChatGPT-4 on behalf of 33 fictitious students to the School of Psychology and Clinical
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Chinese battery manufacturer Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd (CATL) has provided a new update on its electric manned aircraft partnership project. The company’s latest innovation could propel the electric aviation industry forward by providing an impressive range for 8-ton civil aircraft. Speaking at the 15th World Economic Forum Annual Meeting of the
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Researchers at North Carolina State University in the US have developed a mechanical computer prototype using polymer cubes that can go beyond the binary approach to data storage. The computer design is inspired by kirigami, the Japanese art of cutting and folding paper. It also allows data to be locked
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In a landmark initiative, the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) and the West Africa Telecommunications Regulators Assembly (WATRA) have joined forces, aimed at strengthening collaboration on ICT infrastructure mapping across West Africa. The partnership is set to drive significant improvements in connectivity and socio-economic development throughout the region. Both organisations emphasised the importance
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Efforts by the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) to upgrades the country’s surveillance systems that will enhance airspace safety and its security has received needed boost as the President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a planned visit to Spain by critical staff of the agency to inspect some of the
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The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has denied the claim made by the leadership of Dangote Refinery that there is imported dirty fuel in the country. The Authority stated that It would never encourage the importation of dirty fuel into the country and ensures that only quality petroleum
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Protests against Kenya's Finance Bill 2024 got violent, with reports of Internet throttling and disruptions adding to the chaos. Kenyans, rallying under #RejectFinanceBill2024, took to the streets, and sadly, the protests have resulted in deaths and raised concerns about digital rights and freedom of expression. NetBlocks, a global Internet monitor, reported that
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When chatGPT took everyone by storm in November 2022, it was OpenAI, the startup behind it, that seized the business world’s attention. But, as usual, big tech is back on the front foot. Nvidia, maker of accelerator chips that are at the core of generative artificial intelligence (AI), is now duelling with Microsoft,
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