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Developing AI regulation challenging, says NCC

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The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission, Aminu Maida, has said developing regulations and policies for artificial intelligence deployment remains challenging due to rapid technological advancement. According to Maida, the dynamic nature of AI necessitates constant adaptation and…

MTN 4G coverage reaches 81.5%

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MTN Nigeria has expanded its 4G network coverage to reach 81.5 per cent of the population from 79.1 per cent recorded in December 2022. The country’s biggest telecoms firm disclosed in its 2023 audited financial statement, released recently. This means …

Web hosting firm expands operations

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A digital infrastructure company, Whogohost, has rebranded as GO54, a shift from domains and hosting services to a holistic solution for the digital needs of small businesses. In a statement released on Monday, the company declared that it was re-entering…

Digital payment market to hit $10tn, says report

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The global value of digital wallets is projected to experience a growth rate of over 14 percent between 2023 and 2030, reaching an estimated value of over $10tn. This information was disclosed in the “Global Alternative Online Payment Methods 2024”…

AI can strengthen cyber defences, says Google CEO

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The Chief Executive Officer of Google, Sundar Pichai, has said that artificial intelligence could be used to strengthen digital defence systems and protect against cyber threats. The Google CEO stated in a column published in the Financial Times that it…

Women urged to explore opportunities in tech

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The Chief Executive Officer of WebsiteChic, Mayowa Adeoti, has called on women to embrace emerging opportunities in the tech industry to address the persistent gender gap. According to a statement, Adeoti made the call during a panel session at the…

Blockchain will combat fake drugs in Nigeria – Experts

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The adoption of blockchain technology will address the problem of counterfeit medicines threatening the country’s pharmaceutical sector, experts have said. The CEO of Hyperspace Technologies, Oluseyi Akindeinde, stated that blockchain would help to serialise pharmaceutical products and assign security features…