Microsoft Hires ex-OpenAI Leaders Altman and Brockman to Lead New AI Group
Microsoft has hired OpenAI co-founders Sam Altman and Greg Brockman to head up a “new advanced AI research team,” the software conglomerate’s chief Satya Nadella said Monday, capping three days of intense discussions following the unexpected decision by OpenAI’s board to dismiss Altman.
Nigeria to collaborate with Finland to grow ICT sector – Onyeama
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, says Nigeria will collaborate with the Finish Government to grow the Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) sector in the country.
Flutterwave Enables eNaira as Payment Option for Businesses
Fintech company, Flutterwave, has added Nigeria’s eNaira as a payment option for merchants, a move that could help boost adoption of the digital currency. Africa’s leading payments technology company said merchants can now accept Central bank of Nigeria digital currency eNaira payments from their customers on their platform.
Fintech raises $13m seed funding to promote financial inclusion across Africa
A Fast-growing Nigerian fintech startup, NowNow Digital Systems, said it had raised 13 million dollars in its seed round to improve financial inclusion across Africa.
Google announces $4m funding for 60 startups in Africa
Google on Tuesday announced the selection of 60 eligible startups across Africa with $4 million dollars funding to enable them scale up their ongoing work.
NERC to spend N2bn on computers in 2023
NERC to spend N2bn on computers in 2023
FG suspends 5% excise duty on telecom services
The Federal Government has suspended the implementation of the 5 per cent excise duty charge earlier proposed on telecom services in the country.
Tecnotree, MTN Nigeria Ink Multi-Million Dollar 5G Digital Transformation Deal
Tecnotree, a Finnish global provider of digital transformation solutions for Communication Service Providers (CSPs) and Digital Service Providers (DSPs), has today announced the signing of a multi-million-dollar deal with MTN Nigeria, for the deployment of its 5G-ready digital BSS solutions.
Jumia, Zipline Partner on Drone Delivery in Africa Markets
Jumia (NYSE: JMIA), the leading e-commerce platform in Africa, and Zipline, the world’s largest instant delivery service, announced today a collaboration to deploy automated, on-demand delivery for e-commerce in Africa.
Capacity Building: Pantami tasks NCC on effective performance
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Pantami, has tasked the management and staff of Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on effective performance.
