In Africa, as in much of the world, artificial intelligence (AI) is the latest buzzword amongst healthcare professionals. Globally, we saw an explosion last year of various AI generative platforms, promising unparalleled potential to solve some of the continent’s biggest problems. This has triggered a (sometimes breathless) dialogue regarding the potential for AI in the…
Thank you all for joining me. I want to start by thanking the Lagos Business School for graciously hosting us. I’m glad to be here today representing President Biden and the United State Government. My visit this week comes on the back of those by many other officials in the Biden Administration, including Secretary of…
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Hon. Justice Olukayode Ariwoola has pronounced the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), a worthy telecom regulator in Nigeria for its dedicated efforts in promoting awareness and knowledge of Information Communications Technologies (ICT), among the judiciary in particular, and the Nigerian public. The CJN who is the Chairman, Board of Governors…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has kicked off activities for the third edition of its Talent Hunt Research, inviting Tech Hubs, and Innovation-Driven Enterprises (IDEs) in Nigeria to enrol their start-ups and their solutions in the Research through a Hackathon. The Hackathon is, in part, giving expression to NCC”s Strategic Vision Plan 2023-2025, which…
The national target to achieve 70 per cent broadband penetration by 2025 is receiving renewed attention from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), which promises 50 per cent before the end of 2023. This promise was one of the highlights of the special media chat with executive editors and media chiefs in the northern part of…
… to Partner NITDA On Local Content Development The Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Mr Khalil Halilu and the Managing Director/CEO of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Mr. Ahmad Salihijo Ahmad have agreed to work together to deploy NASENI Solar resources and other renewable energy…
The Michael Imoudu National Institute of Labour Studies (MINILS) has decorated the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission, Prof. Umar Danbatta, with the award of Fellowship of the Nigeria Institute of Labour (NIL) under the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment. According to a statement by NCC’s Director, Public Affairs, Reuben Muoka, the…
Energy Capital & Power (ECP) (https://www.EnergyCapitalPower.com) has announced the winners of the Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2023 Awards, with the awards presented during the fourth edition of the AOG conference and exhibition in Luanda, Angola. Under the conference’s broader theme of ‘Energy Security, Decarbonization and Sustainable Development’, the AOG 2023 awards, which were announced…
The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund has approved a grant of US$6.73 million to Mozambique to support the implementation of the Institutional Support Project for Business Environment and Governance. The aim of the project is to increase resilience through institutional capacity building to support private-sector development and the management of public finances….
On behalf of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org), I extend our deepest sympathies to the communities impacted by Mediterranean storm Daniel in Libya. This storm has resulted in a significant loss of life and widespread devastation, most notably in the worst hit city of Derna. Libya is a nation already facing many challenges. Sadly,…
