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Digital Economy Innovation

Tech4Good at Titans of Tech: My Panelist Role

Can technology, which is often associated with disruption and profit, be a force for good? I’m excited to share that I’ll be a panelist on the session on Tech4Good at Titans of Tech Conference & Expo. Specifically, this event brings together brilliant minds to explore how innovation can address humanity’s greatest challenges. Event DetailsDate: July […]

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Career Innovation

Nigerian Student Builds ATM Model Out of Cardboard: A Case for STEM Education

In a world increasingly driven by technology, the ingenuity of young minds is constantly impressive. Indeed we see this firsthand as a Nigerian student builds ATM model. Kudos to Ayodele Daniel, a Nigerian secondary school student, who recently built a functional ATM model entirely out of cardboard! This impressive feat of creativity and engineering is […]

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Career Innovation

AU Innovation Fellowship

The African Union (AU) recently launched the second cohort of the AU Digital and Innovation Fellowship Program. According to the AU announcement, 16 fellows will be recruited for the “robust 12-month program”.  Fellows of the AU Innovation Fellowship program will be required to take a break from current obligations and relocate to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia […]

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Innovation

E-Governance Platforms: Promising but Problematic

As I embark on my assignment on e-governance, my initial research suggests the widespread use of online platforms like social media, cyber resources, and websites by governments to connect with citizens. However, the deeper I explore, the more I question whether these online government initiatives are genuinely pushing for greater transparency and accountability in governance, […]

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Career Digital Economy Innovation

The African Masters of Machine Intelligence

The African Masters of Machine Intelligence (AMMI) offer an opportunity to become a Machine Intelligence Expert. The call for applications for AMMI2024 is now open! This transformative initiative aims to empower talented Africans with cutting-edge training in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Intelligence (MI). Africa can’t afford to be a bystander as the world changes […]

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Career Cybersecurity Innovation

Effects of Social Media among Secondary School Students

The speech of the Jide Awe, Guest speaker at Valedictory speech and Prize Giving day of Government College, Ibadan on Effects of Social Media among Secondary School Students: Chairman, Principal, Vice Principals, Ladies and Gentlemen, Teaching and Administrative Staff, esteemed Guests, Parents and Guardians, Government College, Ibadan (GCI) old boys present and most importantly, the […]

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Digital Economy Innovation

Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy Agenda for Nigeria

In setting the Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy agenda for Nigeria, priority should be given to innovation. Instead of continuing with the outdated economic model of resource extraction, the new Federal Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy and other stakeholders must place greater emphasis on innovation. Youth and Innovation and Digital Economy agenda for […]

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Career Innovation

Chairman’s Speech at the 2023 Prize-Giving Ceremony of Government College Ibadan

Chairman’s Speech at the Prize-Giving Ceremony of Government College Ibadan (GCI) held on the 4th of August 2023 and delivered by Mr. R.B Isewon73 Jan set 2613. Our dear students and parents, invited guests, old boys of the school in attendance and all our distinguished friends and well-wishers, ladies and gentlemen, I welcome everyone. The […]

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Career Innovation

2023 Valedictory and Prize Giving Day -Government College, Ibadan

On August 3rd, 2023, Government College, Ibadan (GCI), my alma mater, held its annual Valedictory and Prize Giving Day. Students, parents, teachers, GCI old boys representing the GCI Old Boys Association (GCIOBA) and staff, attended the event, held at the school auditorium. With a rich history, GCI is unquestionably a distinguished secondary school exclusively for […]

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Cybersecurity Innovation

Data Protection Officer Revealed

In today’s data-driven world, a Data Protection Officer (DPO) leads organizations handling personal data in complying with relevant data protection laws and regulations. Demonstrating compliance with legal and ethical standards is at the heart of data protection. A data protection officer plays a pivotal role in ensuring this compliance. Data Protection Officer facilitates Responsibility and […]