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OAU Students Win ₦2.5m Prize in the Maiden Edition of Squad’s Hackathon
OAU students, Inuoluwadunsimi Daniel Ola-Oladeinde, Hamzat Victor, and Atayero Ayomide, won the Squad’s ‘Take-On-Squad Hackathon 1.0’ and made Oau proud. It’s incredible to see their talent and creativity shine through in this competition. The event, organized by Squad, aimed to…
Meta Restricts Teen Chatting on Facebook and Instagram
Meta, the founding company of Instagram and Facebook Messenger, is pushing out changes to enhance the protection of minors online. There has been an onslaught of predators preying on children younger than 18, this has been a cause of concern.…
Top 12 Most Powerful African Passports in 2024
For African travelers and expatriates, the power of their nation’s passport, is a crucial concern. However, according to the 2024 Henley Passport Index report, the African Passport currently holds limited power and economic mobility. Conversely, the Henley Passport Index Report…
MIT Says Humans are Still Cheaper Than AI in Most Jobs
MIT researchers have recently released a study indicating that, despite the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI), humans remain more cost-effective than AI in the majority of jobs. The study, conducted by a team at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology…
Paradigm Initiative and Sunshine Cinema Partner to fight Youth Unemployment and Digital Exclusion
Africa’s vibrant youth population holds immense potential, yet two persistent challenges threaten their futures – widespread unemployment and a crippling digital divide. In a bold move to address these issues head-on, two powerhouse non-profits, Paradigm Initiative (PIN) and Sunshine Cinema,…
Meta’s 2Africa Subsea Expected to Arrive in Nigeria Soon
Meta’s 2Africa subsea cable project, which is expected to encircle Africa when completed, is set to land in Nigeria soon. The cable project, which is backed by Meta, China Mobile International, and several telecom companies, will be the world’s longest…
Explicit AI images of Taylor Swift Goes Viral, X Blocks Searches for Her
X, formerly known as Twitter, has blocked searches for Taylor Swift after sexually explicit AI-generated images of the singer circulated on the social media platform. The fake images of Swift were viewed millions of times, prompting White House Press Secretary…
Africa Tech Exhibition, NITDA Co-CREATE, Comes up in February
NITDA-Co-Create West Africa Tech Week is happening from February 28th to March 2nd, 2024. This awesome event will be hosted by the GAUGE Company at Eko Hotels and Suites in Lagos, Nigeria. Get ready for a 3-day technology exhibition that…
Xiaomi Launches Smartphone, Redmi Note 13 Series in Nigeria
Tech giant Xiaomi has sent ripples through the Nigerian smartphone market with the grand launch of the Redmi Note 13 Series. In a dazzling event held in Lagos, the company unveiled five powerhouse devices – the Redmi Note 13 Pro+…
Tesla’s Humanoid Robot by Elon Musk: Meet your Non-human Friend
In a move expected to reshape the robotics landscape, Tesla has unveiled its highly anticipated humanoid robot, Optimus. Elon Musk’s robot features a streamlined, human-like appearance and excellent flexibility, with 42 points of movement. It runs on a Tesla battery and…
