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Tech Titans lose $138bn as AI disruption shakes market

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 4 March 2025 0

BY MOTOLANI OSENI At the start of 2024, the world’s wealthiest individuals were amassing fortunes at an astonishing pace, raking in an estimated $10 billion daily in January. But just weeks later, the tide has turned, erasing a staggering $138 billion from the net worths of Elon Musk, Jeff

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Nigerian tech expert becomes global innovation ambassador

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 5 February 2025 0

BY MOTOLANI OSENI Nigerian tech expert who is the CEO, Vault Hill, Folajimi Daodu was selected among 43 global innovation ambassadors at the just concluded FEEL Programme – A Disruptive Futures programme hosted by the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF). Daodu was the only Nigerian participant out of 43 selected from over 1,500 applicants as part […]

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Localising tech platforms: Unlocking user engagement in Nigeria through cultural adaptation

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 16 January 2025 0

Tech platforms often tout their ability to “connect the world,” but ask most Nigerian and they’ll tell you: if your app doesn’t match our vibe, we’re logging out. We’re not about to stress ourselves scrolling through an app that doesn’t know the difference between an Aki and PawPaw meme and a global dance challenge. Take […]

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10 Nigerian Techpreneurs to Watch in 2024

Ihesiulo Grace 2 March 2024 0

Technological innovation plays a critical role in driving economic growth, fueling new business opportunities, addressing social needs, and solving environmental challenges. It has become a necessity for businesses to remain competitive in today’s rapidly evolving world. Nigeria has emerged as a powerhouse for tech startups, nurturing some of Africa’s biggest companies,

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FG urged to prioritize participation of women in tech space

Ihesiulo Grace 20 March 2023 0

By Ukpono Ukpong The Federal government has been urged to initiate deliberate steps to increase women’s participation in the tech world. A non-profit startup, DO Take Action, made the call during a virtual event tagged: ‘The Women’s Dialogue’, and hosted to celebrate women and girls on the 2023 International Women’s Day. The Co-Founder, DO Take […]

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Forbes recognized TECH as the best online university in the world

Ihesiulo Grace 19 January 2023 0

With a one hundred percent online method, TECH students can be trained in Nigeria with the best international programs Forbes is recognized as the world’s preferred magazine in business and has highlighted the success of TECH Technological University as ‘’the best online university in the world’’ because it allows learning anywhere and time, due to […]

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Winner of the 2022 Tech Innovation of the Year Award by Art of Technology Lagos

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 9 December 2022 0

The Tech Innovation of the Year Award by Art of Technology Lagos is one of Nigeria’s most prestigious national awards, recognizing individuals whose groundbreaking contributions have significantly advanced the country’s technology and digital landscape. This year, Mary Emedom, a Senior Data Scientist at Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank), emerged as the winner, cementing her

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Top Earners: Pioneering Data Scientists Driving Innovation in Nigeria’s Tech Landscape

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 14 January 2022 0

In Nigeria’s burgeoning tech sector, a select group of professionals stands out, not just for their impressive earnings but for their groundbreaking contributions to data science. These individuals have excelled in their respective fields, driving innovation and creating significant impacts across industries. Their efforts have earned them well-deserved recognition and

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#DTNalert: WhatsApp experiences global shutdown

Ihesiulo Grace 3 November 2017 0

Global phone messaging platform, WhatsApp has been down for about thirty minutes now. The shutdown has created a lot of online hysteria as online communities are wondering what has gone wrong. So far there has been no statement from Facebook, the owners of the platform. More to follow

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The teenager who built his own phone

Ihesiulo Grace 18 September 2017 0

A 17-year-old boy from Canada who built his own phone after his Somalian mother said she couldn’t afford to buy him a smartphone has been speaking to the BBC. Mo Omer – who calls himself a “tech nerd” – built a smartphone from scratch, and says he will sell it at just $180 (£133). “It’s […]

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Uber name Iranian-American Dara Khosrowshahi as new CEO

Ihesiulo Grace 29 August 2017 0

Uber, the popular ride-hailing service announced Dara Khosrowshahi as its new chief executive on Monday. The company has recently dealt with a range of controversies from an internal culture of sexual harassment and discrimination, a legal tussle with tech giant, Google, a severed relationship with drivers and investors and a #DeleteUber movement that stemmed from […]