$285,000 Prize on Offer in the IBM Call for Code Global Challenge 2024
The 2024 IBM Call for Code Global Challenge is now accepting applications. This initiative is aimed at individuals utilizing their AI development expertise to enhance fair access to essential resources and opportunities for all. If you participate, you stand a chance to win prizes while showcasing how AI can be responsibly utilized and trusted. […]
Did You Know? The Oldest Technology Companies in Nigeria
Sometimes we get the impression that Nigeria’s tech industry is only just emerging from its infancy. That’s because when we speak about tech, we usually mean contemporary technology— the sort that’s applied in payments, edtech, agritech, and other emerging technology-driven fields. But technology has a long history in Nigeria. It’s come a long way, from […]
Olatayo Ladipo-Ajai Set To Lead Infobip Nigeria
Nigerian ICT Industry specialist, Olatayo Ladipo-Ajai, has been appointed by global cloud communication brand, Infobip, to lead its branch in Nigeria. With over 15 years of experience in assisting blue-chip, multinationals, and small and medium enterprises in West Africa to acquire cutting-edge technologies and ensuring their full implementation, Olatayo is set to lead Infobip, a […]
Did You Know: The First Smartphone Would Look Like A Joke Today
If you were given the first smartphone created, you’d laugh at it as a joke and maybe smash it on the wall depending on your mood. Based on the evolution of smartphones in design and functionality, the first smartphone seems like a blast from the past or something used in our favourite sci-fi movie or […]
Top 5 MOOC Platforms for Online Learning
One of the benefits of the internet is that it makes a tremendous amount of information available to anyone with internet access. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) are created to cater to those looking to learn a course or acquire a skill online. Learning materials include videos, lesson notes, and exercises/projects to reinforce what was […]
Did You Know? First Touchscreen Smartphone Was Made By IBM
The first touchscreen smartphone was code-named “Angler” and was unveiled at the fall COMDEX convention in Vegas. The Simon Personal Communicator was created by IBM in 1992, more than 15 years before Apple released the first iPhone. It was made available for purchase by consumers in August 16, 1994. The smartphone featured a monochrome LCD […]
Data Science Nigeria Is Organizing a Free e-Learning Bootcamp for Data Science Enthusiasts
Data Science Nigeria is taking steps to raise a generation of Nigerian data scientists who have what it takes to tap into the growing opportunities presented by the global market for big data. They’ll be hosting an e-learning boot camp for enthusiasts, beginners, and experts to bring them up to speed with the trends in […]
IBM Opens Innovation Centre in Lagos
The International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) has opened an innovation centre in Lagos, Nigeria as part of efforts to speed up innovation for Nigerian and West African businesses and IT sectors. This centre offers clients, IT partners, developers, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and academics access to enhanced cloud capabilities and extensive big data analytics resources with […]
IBM to Support ICT Development in Africa
International Business Machines (IBM) has said it will support ICT development in Nigeria and Africa. The President of IBM, Ms. Ginni Rometty, during a visit to Nigeria recently, met with the Minister of Communications Technology, Omobola Johnson, and spoke about the support that IBM will be offering. She said, that, “IBM would establish an innovation […]
IBM Helps Lagos Design a Transportation System for Future Growth
A team of IBM experts completing a month-long pro bono consulting assignment yesterday presented recommendations to Lagos State Government to ensure that private traffic and public transportation flow more efficiently in Lagos – Africa’s most populous city. Working with the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority, the agency responsible for developing and implementing the state’s transportation […]
GE Plans To Expand Its Services In Africa Via Nigeria
World renowned research, products and services corporation GE has expressed plans to expand its solutions and services to Africa, by building a hub in Nigeria. This expansion – like IBM created a research center in Kenya a few months back – will have GE take on more solutions in Africa, for every aspect of its […]
IBM Trains 30 Young Nigerian Entrepreneurs.
By David Stephen. International Business Machines (IBM) has trained 30 young Nigerian entrepreneurs on how to manage and grow their businesses. IBM did this through its Nigerian Country Office – in collaboration with FATE foundation. Entrepreneurs from different businesses were involved, including those – into event management, catering, interior decoration, agriculture, website developers and carpet […]