The manner in which Artificial Intelligence (AI) connects with science and the resulting impact has become a hot topic in research and innovation. The potential for AI to transform scientific research and accelerate progress towards sustainable development goals is immense. It cannot be overemphasised. However, AI capacity is an undeniable issue. Reliable access to quality […]
Artificial intelligence (AI) has the power to transform the way we live, work, and interact with one another. The potential of AI is incredible, and as a result, entire industries will be transformed, leading to significant improvements in commerce, health, education, governance, and quality of life. However, it’s crucial not to underestimate the impact of […]
Artificial intelligence strides have been significant in recent times. The impressive language model ChatGPT is good example. This AI model has the capability to generate impressive and insightful speeches on a wide range of topics. This blog post includes communication with aliens, two such speeches generated by ChatGPT: one speech where the aliens were impressed […]
Innovation is essential for growth and success, but what does it take to become more innovative? It’s simple. Curiosity must be in the picture. Curiosity is the force driving creativity and innovation. And by nuturing and cultivating it, you can unlock your full potential, generate new ideas and solutions and add new value. To improve […]
ALX Africa has announced the launch of its first-ever all-female Software Engineering cohort in Lagos, starting from 27th March 2023. The programme aims to bridge the gender gap in the tech industry. It will empower women to boost their skills and launch their careers in one of the world’s most exciting and in-demand fields. As […]
Are you an African machine learning enthusiast or expert with the desire to shape the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in our continent? Then you should consider the Deep Learning Indaba! The annual conference is dedicated to advancing machine learning and artificial intelligence in Africa, and promoting diversity, inclusivity, and representation in these fields of […]
The present failure of cashless transactions in Nigeria has raised serious concerns about the fragility of our digital economy. While there are certainly benefits to a cashless economy, introducing such a policy requires cooperation and planning from all stakeholders, as well as realistic implementation plans including proper testing. @iamjidaw Is cashless in Nigeria’s Digital Economy […]
As the government promotes its cashless policy, it is puzzling why the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), the government-owned enterprise with the exclusive right to operate railways in Nigeria, still insists on cash payments for certain routes (Lagos/Ibadan). The move to cashless transactions is necessary to ensure modern, convenient, and secure payment methods for the citizens, […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has officially announced the 2023 ICT Innovation Competition, providing a platform for start-ups, tech hubs, investors, and the ICT ecosystem to showcase their ideas, skills, and solutions. @iamjidaw Nigerian Communications Commission NCC Annual ICT #Innovation Competition for #startups #Tech #techhubs #Nigeria #iamjidaw #jidaw ♬ Skelem Key (feat. Sour Man Bw) […]
Very often an interesting service or product comes along that captures our attention. But the red flag starts to appear when it has no problem it addresses. Fascinating, but of what value? Such solutions may eventually actually create more unwanted issues. Strangely, a large number of solutions seek problems. In the business space, academia or […]