Odukoya Memorial Lecture: Ex-Minister Omobola Johnson to Spe
Former Minister of Communication Technology, Dr Omobola Johnson, will deliver the keynote address at the third Daniel Taiwo Odukoya Memorial Lecture today at The Fountain of Life Church, Ilupeju, Lagos. The renowned technology executive and corporate leader is expected to speak on leadership, innovation, public service and sustainable impact at the annual event meant to […]
Abuja Agriculture Students Receive Food Security Grants
Twenty-five final-year students of the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Abuja, have received research grants under the Nigeria Food Security Scholars Programme, an initiative of the Nigerian Food Security Project designed to promote research-driven solutions to Nigeria’s food security challenges. The beneficiaries were awarded project-based grants totalling N3.211m, alongside certificates of participation, to support research […]
AI Can’t Replace Humans in Brand Building – Majolie Obaje
Renowned for building household brands to shaping Africa’s digital marketplace, Jiji Africa’s Head of Marketing and PR, Majolie Obaje, shares insights on innovation, consumer behaviour, leadership, AI, and the future of marketing in this interview with GODWIN AIKIGBE Can you walk us through your journey into marketing and public relations, and what motivated you to […]
Nigerian Students Win Big at Global Huawei ICT Contest
Nigerian students have recorded a historic feat at the 10th Huawei Information and Communication Technology Competition Global Finals in Shenzhen, China, winning multiple top awards and setting new records in one of the world’s largest technology talent competitions. According to a statement issued by Huawei on Tuesday, Nigerian teams secured two Grand Prizes, two First […]
Nigeria, Israel Deepen Cooperation on AI Innovation
The Ambassador of Israel to Nigeria, Michael Freeman, on Thursday pledged deeper collaboration with Nigeria in the field of artificial intelligence, saying the Israeli government would continue sharing its expertise with the country to support job creation, innovation and entrepreneurship. Freeman made the commitment at the closing ceremony of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Bootcamp 2026 […]
Innovation key to Africa’s hospitality future, says Jagz MD
The Managing Director of The Jagz Hotel, Lugard Agbomoagan, has identified innovation, strategic expansion and strong leadership as critical drivers of Africa’s hospitality future, as the hospitality brand unveiled Jonathan Odia as its new General Manager and announced plans for the second edition of The Jagz Hospitality Conference in 2026. Agbomoagan, who spoke at a […]
Microsoft Unveils New AI Models, Reduces OpenAI Dependence
Microsoft on Tuesday unveiled its own cutting-edge artificial intelligence models in San Francisco — a crucial step toward reducing its dependence on OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT. Microsoft, the first company to have invested massively in OpenAI, has for several years been seeking to reduce its reliance on its Sam Altman-led partner. It renegotiated its […]