Information Technology

Jan
22
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Nigeria’s AI Market: Projected To Reach $644.4 Million By 2025 – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Nigeria’s AI Market: Projected To Reach $644.4 Million By 2025 – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Information Technology
Nigeria's AI Market: Projected to Reach $644.4 Million by 2025 We have reliably learnt that Governor Otti has set up a private think tank to study the global mainstreaming of AI infrastructure which is becoming a pressing priority for nations worldwide. This is so because the concept of "sovereign AI" has emerged, emphasizing the importance of countries developing their own AI capabilities, using their own data, workforce, and business networks.¹ This shift is driven by the growing recognition of AI's transformative potential and the need for countries to maintain control over their sensitive data and AI systems. He believes that…
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Jan
21
2025
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ABSG Signs MOU For The Deployment Of Fibre Optic Infrastructure To Improve Network Connectivity In ABIA State

ABSG Signs MOU For The Deployment Of Fibre Optic Infrastructure To Improve Network Connectivity In ABIA State

Abia State, Good Governance, Information Technology, Infrastructure
ABSG SIGNS MOU FOR THE DEPLOYMENT OF FIBRE OPTIC INFRASTRUCTURE TO IMPROVE NETWORK CONNECTIVITY IN ABIA STATE. The Abia State Government (ABSG) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with WIOCC, an ICT and Broadband Technology Company for the deployment of Fiber Optic and Internet Connectivity across the 17 LGAs of the State. Speaking while signing the MOU, Governor Otti said that the agreement would see the deployment of metropolitan optic fibre infrastructure in the 3 major cities of Aba, Umuahia and Ohafia. He also noted that WIOCC is going to deploy Fibre Optic infrastructure to provide Internet connectivity across…
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Jan
20
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Trump’s Cryptocurrency $TRUMP Meme Coin Skyrockets From $1.5 To $70 In 48 Hours

Trump’s Cryptocurrency $TRUMP Meme Coin Skyrockets From $1.5 To $70 In 48 Hours

Abia State, CBN/Commercial Banking, Economy, Foreign Affairs, Information Technology, Politics
Trump’s Cryptocurrency $TRUMP Meme Coin Skyrockets From $1.5 To $70 In 48 Hours The $TRUMP meme coin, launched by US President-elect Donald Trump on Friday with an initial price of $1.5, has seen a remarkable surge in value. The coin launched three days to his inauguration as the 47th President of the United States of America, boomed to as high as $70 on Sunday within two days. Trump launched his own cryptocurrency on Friday ahead of his takeover of office from President Joe Biden. By Sunday morning, the meme coin, $Trump, had quickly soared in market capitalization to $14.1 billion…
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Jan
08
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Kanu Rejects FG’s Request For Trial Resumption, Insist On Change Of Judge

Kanu Rejects FG’s Request For Trial Resumption, Insist On Change Of Judge

Judiciary, Human Rights, Information Technology
Kanu Rejects FG’s Request For Trial Resumption, Insists On Change Of Judge Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu who is currently being detained has opposed the request by the Federal Government for the resumption of his trial. Kanu’s lead counsel, Aloy Ejimakor, revealed in a post on X on Tuesday. According to him, his client Kanu had rejected the Federal Government’s bid to reopen the trial and insisted that the trial judge, Justice Binta Nyako, must recuse herself from the case. Kanu’s lawyer, Ejimakor argued that Justice Nyako’s decision to recuse herself was still valid and binding.…
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Jan
05
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Pastor Kumuyi Revolutionizes Gospel Outreach By Launching AI Tech

Pastor Kumuyi Revolutionizes Gospel Outreach By Launching AI Tech

Information Technology, News Flash, Religion
Pastor Kumuyi Launches AI Tech To Revolutionise Gospel Outreach The General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry (DCLM), Pastor (Dr.) Williams Kumuyi has launched artificial intelligence technology that will revolutionise gospel outreach. The innovative platform, known as “Ask Kumuyi AI,” is primarily designed to spread the gospel using artificial intelligence, The Nation has learnt. The high-tech tool was launched yesterday at the church’s ongoing Leadership Strategic Congress 2025 at the Deeper Life International Conference Centre (DLICC), Mowe, Ogun State, and will, among other things, make it possible for many around the globe to reach Jesus through the revered pastor’s…
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Dec
27
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
The Autonomous Paradox: A Philosophical Exploration Of AI And Human Existence – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

The Autonomous Paradox: A Philosophical Exploration Of AI And Human Existence – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Information Technology, Technology
The Autonomous Paradox: A Philosophical Exploration of AI and Human Existence X/formerly Twitter has become a vital training ground for artificial intelligence (AI) models, providing a vast and diverse dataset for machine learning algorithms. With over 500 million tweets posted every day, Twitter generates an enormous amount of data that can be leveraged to train AI models. This dataset is not only vast but also diverse, comprising tweets from over 330 million monthly active users worldwide. The diversity of Twitter's dataset is one of its most significant strengths. With users from different countries, cultures, and backgrounds, Twitter provides a unique…
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Nov
27
2024
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ABIA 2.0: WHERE THE FUTURE IS NOW! – By Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

ABIA 2.0: WHERE THE FUTURE IS NOW! – By Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Information Technology
Abia 2.0: Where the Future is Now! Abia 1.0 refers to the 24-year rule of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia State, which ended with the election of Alex Otti of the Labour Party in 2023. During this period, the state was plagued by poor governance, corruption, and underdevelopment. The PDP's leadership was criticized for its failure to deliver basic infrastructure, services, and economic opportunities to the people of Abia. This lack of progress created a sense of stagnation and frustration among the citizens, who yearned for change and better governance. The transition to Abia 2.0, under the leadership…
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Oct
31
2024
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Watch Out For ABIA, The Rising Tech Star In South-East Nigeria – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Watch Out For ABIA, The Rising Tech Star In South-East Nigeria – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Information Technology, News Flash, Technology
Innovate, Collaborate, Thrive My dear youths, Governor Otti believes so much in you. He believes in your potential, your creativity, and your resilience. He has seen that today, we're at a crossroads. We can choose to remain stagnant or embrace the future. We can all see that the tech industry is booming, and the driver of Otti Wave 🌊 wants you to be at the forefront. He wants you to Innovate, collaborate, thrive! These three words will guide our journey. Innovate: Think outside the box, find solutions to real problems in Abia, Nigeria. Collaborate: Work together, share positive ideas, learn…
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Jun
07
2024
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House Of Reps To Probe Internet Service Providers For Poor Services

House Of Reps To Probe Internet Service Providers For Poor Services

National Assembly, Information Technology, News Flash
Reps To Probe Internet Service Providers For Poor Services The House of Representatives has mandated its Committee on Communications to investigate the activities of private internet service providers in Nigeria. This followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance moved by the member representing Yagba East/Yagba West/Mopamuro Federal Constituency, Kogi State, Mr Leke Abejide during Thursday’s plenary. According to the lawmaker, many internet service providers in the country “Have managed to evade accountability for their widespread inefficiency, feeble and inferior service delivery, while consumers are compelled to persistently pay for inadequate services due to the apparent absence of…
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May
03
2024
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Gov Otti Signs ‘Dig Once’ Policy To Regulate Telecom, Public Utility Assets

Gov Otti Signs ‘Dig Once’ Policy To Regulate Telecom, Public Utility Assets

Abia State, Good Governance, Information Technology, News Flash
GOV OTTI SIGNS 'DIG ONCE POLICY' TO REGULATE TELECOM, PUBLIC UTILITY ASSETS Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, on Wednesday signaled his administration's bold move to prepare the State for technological advancement with the signing of the "Dig Once Policy". The DOP is an official document of Abia State Government that would regulate the laying and installation of underground broadband technology assets and other public utility infrastructure for individual and enterprise use in urban and semi-urban areas of the State. Speaking while performing the ceremony at Government House, Umuahia, Governor Otti said the policy is expected to guide technology…
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