Nigerian Lawmakers Direct NCC to Ban Pornography Sites Nationwide

This resolution was passed on Tuesday following a motion sponsored by Dalhatu Tafoki, a lawmaker from Katsina State, who argued that unrestricted access to pornography is eroding societal values, especially among young people.

ByEmmanuel DanijiMarch 12, 20250Comments

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African Startups Secure $408 Million in Early 2025

According to Africa: The Big Deal, which tracks investments of $100,000 and above, startups raised $119 million in February 2025, despite a slight decline in the number of deals compared to previous years

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Bolt’s ‘She Can Drive’ Campaign: Empowering Women in Ride-Hailing

The event brought together female drivers from across Bolt’s network for an engaging session filled with valuable insights, hands-on training, and interactive discussions.

ByEmmanuel DanijiMarch 11, 20250Comments

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Lagos State Backs ‘Makemation,’ Africa’s First AI-Themed Feature Film

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced the upcoming release of Makemation, Africa’s first feature film focused on artificial intelligence (AI) and technology. The Nollywood sci-fi film will premiere in cinemas across Nigeria on April 18, 2025, during the Easter weekend. A Milestone for Nollywood & Tech-Driven Storytelling Governor Sanwo-Olu reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to…

ByEmmanuel DanijiMarch 10, 20250Comments

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Egbin Power Champions Gender Equality, Empowers Women in Energy Sector

Egbin Power, Nigeria’s leading power generation company, has reaffirmed its commitment to gender equality, diversity, and inclusion, emphasizing the crucial role women play in the power sector and beyond.

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MTN & Airtel Slash $1.2B in Foreign Debt to Stabilize Amid Naira Volatility

MTN Nigeria & Airtel Africa Cut Foreign Debt to Ease FX Burden MTN Nigeria and Airtel Africa have aggressively reduced their foreign currency debt, repaying $1.2 billion in 2024. This move aims to ease foreign exchange (FX) risks, restore profitability, and strengthen their financial positions following steep losses caused by the naira’s depreciation in 2023.…

ByEmmanuel DanijiMarch 10, 20250Comments

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Alibaba AI’s Breakthrough: QwQ-32B Model Boosts Shares as China Backs AI Growth

Alibaba Unveils QwQ-32B AI Model: A Game Changer in Artificial Intelligence Alibaba Group’s stock surged by over 8% on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange following the announcement of its latest AI model, QwQ-32B. The model, developed by Alibaba’s AI division Qwen, is designed to challenge some of the most advanced AI models currently available. Despite…

ByEmmanuel DanijiMarch 7, 20250Comments

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Google Launches Hustle Academy 2025, Apply Here

Building on the success of previous years, the program will continue to emphasize AI-powered business training, alongside the launch of a new season of the popular “Hustle Academy Brings You” speaker series.

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Small Language Models: Nigeria’s Path to AI Innovation

A promising avenue for this is the development and deployment of Small Language Models (SLMs), which offer a more accessible and efficient alternative to their larger counterparts.

ByEmmanuel DanijiMarch 7, 20250Comments