Tag: tech
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Bill Gates Warns of Turbulent AI Era, Calls for Urgent Policy Choices
By IDEA TV News Desk (August 28, 2026) Microsoft co-founder and global philanthropist Bill Gates has raised fresh concerns about the rapid development of artificial intelligence, warning that the world is entering what he describes as a turbulent AI era in which the policy choices made today could determine whether the technology becomes a powerful…
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NIGERIA PARTNERS WITH CASCADOR TO FUND YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS
The Federal Ministry of Youth Development (FMYD), through the Nigerian Youth Academy (NiYA), announced a new partnership with Cascador, a Nigeria-focused platform for growth-stage founders, to fund and support the next generation of Nigerian youth entrepreneurs. The announcement coincides with International Youth Day 2026, whose global theme this year “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations” —calls on institutions to close the gap…
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NIGERIA, CHINA DEEPEN FILM TIES WITH NEW CONTENT EXCHANGE DEAL
Nigeria and China have reinforced cultural and creative cooperation with the signing of a strategic agreement between the China Movie Channel and the Nigerian Television Authority, a move expected to boost content exchange, film co-productions, professional training and people-to-people exchanges. The agreement was signed on Friday at the China-Nigeria Film and Literature Symposium held at…
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NORTH AFRICA’S 5G SPEEDS DROP AFTER STRONG LAUNCHES
North Africa’s 5G rollout delivered significant initial speed gains across the region, but network performance varied considerably during the six months following commercial launches, according to Ookla’s Speedtest data. Tunisia and Egypt launched 5G in 2025, followed later that year by Morocco and Algeria, with differences in spectrum allocation and deployment strategies contributing to contrasting performance trends.…
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NITDA PARTNERS WOMEN EDUCATORS ON DIGITAL SKILLS
NITDA’s partnership with women educators focuses on building sustainable digital capacity through training in digital skills, digital marketing, business planning, and entrepreneurship. The initiative emphasizes long-term empowerment over short-term support, enabling women to strengthen their economic ventures and leadership roles in education and technology. By equipping them with practical tools and knowledge, the program aims…
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NIWIMNRO WINS AWARD FOR ADVANCING WOMEN IN MINING
The Nigerian Indigenous Women in Mining and Natural Resources Organisation (NIWIMNRO) has been honored with the EnergyNet Leadership Award for its significant contributions to advancing women in the mining and natural resources sector. Recognized by a UK-based organization, NIWIMNRO’s efforts highlight its commitment to empowering indigenous women through capacity building, advocacy, and inclusion in resource…
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US-based Nigerian gifts STEM Olympiad gold medallists N1m
A United States-based Nigerian hydrogen specialist, Dr Michael Taiwo, has rewarded three Nigerian students who won gold medals at the International STEM Olympiad in Rome, Italy, with ₦1m. Taiwo made the pledge in a post on X on Tuesday, and later fulfilled it, after the students’ feat was announced by education advocate, Alex Onyia. Reacting…
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Egypt Launches Child Safe Mobile SIM Initiative to Protect Children Online
Egypt has unveiled a new licensing framework for a Child Safe Mobile SIM, a significant initiative aimed at improving online safety for children. The announcement was made by Mohamed Shamroukh, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Board Member of the National Telecommunication Regulatory Authority (NTRA), during a signing ceremony attended by Raafat Hendy, Minister of Communications and…
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Togo Launches Truck Driver Training Program to Support Logistics Sector
Togo’s National Employment Agency (ANPE) on Tuesday, June 30, launched a professional truck driver training and certification program for 320 young Togolese in Lomé. The program will be delivered in four cohorts of 80 participants. The first 160 candidates have already been selected through a nationwide recruitment campaign, while a second recruitment round will fill…
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Pentagon Blacklists BYD, Alibaba and Baidu as Chinese Military Companies
The US Department of Defence has expanded its list of firms it alleges support China’s military to 188 companies — now targeting some of Beijing’s most prominent commercial brands. IDEA TV News Desk The United States Pentagon has added electric vehicle giant BYD, e-commerce titan Alibaba, and technology conglomerate Baidu to its official list of…
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