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OLUWAFEMI OGUNNIYI: A NIGERIAN SHAPING THE FUTURE OF TECHNOLOGY AND FINANCIAL FREEDOM

NWN Editor - November 22, 2024

Oluwafemi Wale is a dynamic and forward-thinking Nigerian entrepreneur and tech leader, renowned for his innovative approach to business and technology. With expertise spanning business development and digital marketing analysis, he has established himself as a strategic thinker...

Crime

NCC set September 14 as final deadline for linking National Identification Numbers with SIM cards

Mfon Ekanem - August 31, 2024

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has issued a directive requiring all Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to complete the verification and linkage of Subscriber Identification Modules (SIMs) to National Identity Numbers (NINs) by September 14, 2024. This deadline marks a...

Technology

Meta Removes Thousands of Facebook Groups and Instagram Accounts Linked to Nigerian Scam

Mfon Ekanem - July 24, 2024

Meta has taken down approximately 63,000 Instagram accounts in Nigeria involved in running sexual extortion scams. The company has also removed thousands of Facebook groups and pages that were attempting to organize, recruit, and train new scammers. This move...

Entertainment

Video Game Marathon: Nigerian Oside Oluwole Breaks Guinness World Record Oside Cites Chef Hilda Baci as Inspiration

Emeka Udeh - July 18, 2024

A Nigerian man, Oside Oluwole, known by his gaming alias Khoded, has made headlines by breaking the Guinness World Record for the longest video game marathon playing a soccer game. This remarkable achievement was officially confirmed by the Guinness...

Education

E-Learning in Nigeria: Opportunities and Challenges in a Digital Age

A Effanga - July 17, 2024

E-learning has emerged as a transformative force in Nigeria's educational landscape. The digital age presents numerous opportunities for enhancing learning experiences and broadening access to education. However, it also comes with its set of challenges. This special feature explores...

Technology

“Amazon Develops AI Chatbot ‘Metis’ to Compete with OpenAI’s ChatGPT”

Emeka Udeh - June 26, 2024

Amazon is reportedly developing a new AI chatbot, codenamed "Metis," which could rival OpenAI’s ChatGPT. The chatbot is expected to launch later this year, focusing on consumer interaction through web browsers. Unlike existing models, Metis will operate on an...

Technology

Mozilla Plans to Integrate AI Chatbots into Firefox’s Sidebar

Emeka Udeh - June 26, 2024

In the upcoming months, Mozilla plans to evaluate the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into its Firefox browser using the latest Nightly build. The company announced on Tuesday its intention to launch an opt-in trial, offering users access to various...

Technology

“Privacy Breach in Nigeria: Citizens’ Personal Data Sold for Just 100 Naira”

Mfon Ekanem - June 25, 2024

In a recent revelation that has sparked widespread concern, Paradigm Initiative has uncovered a disturbing trend involving unauthorized websites purporting to possess and sell sensitive personal and financial data of Nigerian citizens for as little as 100 Naira. This...

Technology

Demand For AI Pushes Wage Increase To 25%

Mfon Ekanem - June 25, 2024

The demand for talent in artificial intelligence (AI) is experiencing a significant surge, a trend underscored by a recent report from PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) revealing that wages in this sector have risen by up to 25 percent. This revelation comes...

Technology

Nigeria Ranks 2nd in Africa for Domain Name Registrations, Reaching 4.33 Million

Mfon Ekanem - June 15, 2024

Nigeria has ascended to second place in the Africa Domain Name Industry, according to the latest study commissioned by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) in collaboration with PowerSoft Africa. This notable achievement is a testament...

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