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Jan

27

2025

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Why FGN Approved Tariff Increase For MTN, Airtel, Glo, Etisalat – Minister

FGN, Economy, Information Technology, News Flash

Why FG Approved Tariff Increase For MTN, Airtel, Glo, Etisalat – Minister The Minister of Communication, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, says the federal government approved a 50 per cent tariff hike for telecommunication companies to sustain the industry. Mr Tijani added that the new tariff would allow telecommunication companies to be able to invest in new infrastructure and improve connectivity. He said this at the maiden Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Nigeria (RAIN) summit, on Saturday in Ibadan with the theme: “The Rain of Transformation is upon us: CEOs Arise.” The minister urged Nigerian youths to drive technological progress…

Jan

26

2025

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The Lab Leak: Unveiling The Truth About Science In Africa – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Information Technology, Technology

The Lab Leak: Unveiling the Truth About Science in Africa IntroductionThe COVID-19 pandemic has left an indelible mark on humanity, sparking intense debates and controversies. Recently, the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) made a startling revelation, reversing its initial stance on the origins of the virus. With new evidence, the CIA now believes that COVID-19 leaked from a Chinese laboratory. This dramatic shift raises fundamental questions about the politicization of scientific truth, the pursuit of truth itself, and the implications for Africa. The CIA's Change of HeartIn a surprising turn of events, the CIA has acknowledged that the COVID-19 pandemic may…

Jan

24

2025

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Setting The Records Straight: Governor Otti’s Administration Is On The Right Track – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Information Technology, Politics

Setting the Record Straight: Governor Otti's Administration is on the Right Track Recent misinformed articles have attempted to tarnish the reputation of Governor Alex Otti's administration in Abia State. As a concerned citizen, I feel compelled to set the record straight and provide a more accurate representation of the governor's accomplishments. First, let's look into the World Bank. Let's be guided when using neo-colonialist paradigms to disparage your governments. These Bretonwood Institutions have their agendas. Their history is ladden with missteps, extortion, errors and outright lies against Africa! Indeed Abia.Remember my article on the tale of two statistics? Here are…

Jan

22

2025

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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…

Jan

21

2025

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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…

Jan

20

2025

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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…

Jan

08

2025

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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.…

Jan

05

2025

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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…

Dec

27

2024

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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…

Nov

27

2024

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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…