Tag: AI
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EFCC Challenges Diezani’s Reliance on UK Acquittal in Asset Case
By George Omagbemi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to disregard former Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke’s attempt to rely on her recent acquittal by a UK court in her ongoing challenge over assets affected by forfeiture and sale proceedings. Diezani was acquitted on June 17, 2026,…
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Bill Gates Warns AI Could Cause Loss Of Life If Misused
By Opeyemi Adelakun Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has warned that artificial intelligence could cause catastrophic loss of life if powerful AI systems fall into the hands of people with harmful intentions. Gates raised the concern during an interview with NBC’s Meet the Press, where he said the combination of advanced AI capabilities and malicious actors…
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Ondo Launches AI System to Automate Civil Service, Pension Processes
By Paul Joseph The Ondo State Government has launched an Artificial Intelligence-powered digital system aimed at automating civil service administration, retirement processing and pension management. The system, known as “Ondo AI,” is expected to provide government with real-time personnel information, improve administrative efficiency and support faster decision-making across the public service. Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa,…
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Trump Welcomes Xi to White House as US-China Talks Target Trade, AI
By Paul Joseph US President Donald Trump has welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House as the two leaders begin high-level discussions on trade, artificial intelligence, technology and security. Xi arrived at the White House on Thursday and was received by Trump and First Lady Melania Trump before the leaders proceeded to talks…
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FG Targets AI, Cybersecurity Skills As ICT Centres Expand To 15 More Institutions
By Opeyemi Adelakun The Federal Government is extending its tertiary education digital-skills intervention to 15 more institutions, with new ICT Experience Centres expected to provide students and lecturers with practical training in emerging technologies. The expansion of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund)/Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) programme was announced by First Lady Oluremi Tinubu during…
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Ternus Succeeds Cook As Apple CEO, Faces AI, China Challenges
By Paul Joseph John Ternus has officially assumed office as the new Chief Executive Officer of Apple, succeeding Tim Cook after the veteran technology executive’s 15-year tenure at the helm of the global company. The 51-year-old engineer takes charge at a crucial moment for Apple as the technology giant faces growing pressure to strengthen its…
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NiMet, AKADEMIYA2063 Partner To Deploy AI For Climate Resilience, Food Security
By Paul Joseph The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has entered into a strategic partnership with AKADEMIYA2063 to deploy artificial intelligence (AI) and data-driven solutions aimed at strengthening climate resilience, improving weather services and enhancing food security in Nigeria. The recent collaboration was formalised with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), under which both…
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Sowore Proposes AI, Blockchain To Fight Corruption In 2027 Manifesto
By Opeyemi Adelakun African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has unveiled key elements of his 2027 presidential manifesto, proposing the use of artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain technology and drone systems to reform governance, combat corruption and strengthen national security. Sowore, in separate posts on his verified X account on Friday, said his administration…
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Presidency Shares AI Image Of Remi Tinubu Selling Akara Amid Public Debate
By Paul Joseph The Presidency has shared an artificial intelligence-generated image of First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu depicted as an akara seller, amid continued public discussions surrounding her recent remarks encouraging women to embrace small-scale businesses. The image, posted by the President Bola Tinubu Media Centre on its official social media platforms on Friday, showed…
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Two Candidates, Parent Arrested For Forging UTME Scores with AI
By Editor Drealomalicha Emmanuella The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the arrest of two candidates and a parent over the alleged falsification of results from the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) using artificial intelligence and other electronic tools. The arrests were disclosed on Friday as the examination body released the results…