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Tag: Government
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Rwanda Launches Digital Talent Program to Equip 20,000 Youth with In-Demand Digital Skills
Rwanda continues to solidify its position as a technology hub in Africa with the launch of the Digital Talent Program (DTP) a bold, free national initiative designed to train 20,000 young people in high-demand digital skills over the next two years. Spearheaded by IHS Towers Group in partnership with the Ministry of ICT and Innovation…
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Google Plead for Dialogue as Nigerian Government Investigates Major Tech Firms
Google has expressed its willingness to cooperate with Nigerian authorities following the Federal Government’s decision to investigate leading technology companies over alleged anti-competitive conduct and the use of media content.The statement came after the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) launched an inquiry into claims involving unfair market practices, the unauthorized use of news…
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Egypt and Rwanda Move to Strengthen AI and Digital Transformation Cooperation
Rwanda and Egypt are seeking to deepen cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI), digital transformation and digital skills development as the two countries strengthen their bilateral relations. The commitment was reaffirmed during a meeting in Cairo between Rwanda’s Minister of ICT and Innovation, Paula Ingabire, and Egypt’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Raafat Hindi, on…
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Nigeria unveils $170.6 Million Boost for Tech, Creative Startups
The federal government has launched a new $170.6 million investment fund aimed at expanding access to finance for technology and creative businesses across Nigeria. To this end, the federal government through the Bank of Industry (BoI) has appointed Kuramo Capital Management as the manager of the DICE Fund of Funds under the Federal Government’s Investment…
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Kenya and Egypt Deepen Digital Cooperation with Focus on AI and Cybersecurity
Kenya and Egypt are seeking to deepen bilateral cooperation in the digital sector following discussions between Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications and the Digital Economy, William Kabogo Gitau, and Egypt’s Ambassador to Kenya, Hatem Yousri Hosni.During a courtesy meeting, the two officials explored opportunities to strengthen collaboration across several strategic areas, including artificial intelligence…
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Bank of England to Introduce AI ‘Kill Switch’ to Prevent Market Meltdown
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the global financial system. From fraud detection and risk management to automated trading and customer service, AI is becoming an essential part of modern banking. But as AI systems become increasingly autonomous, regulators are asking a critical question: What happens if these systems go wrong? The Bank of England is…
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Social media BANNED for Under-16s in UK as Government Moves to give Kids their Childhood back
In a move to protect children online and address the scale of the challenge, the government will also go further than a blanket ban on social media with world-leading blocks on harmful functions such as live streaming and stranger communication with children for under-16s. These restrictions – which together with the ban go further than any…
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Morocco Signs New Partnership With Orange Morocco to Advance AI and Digital Transformation
Moroccan government have signed a new partnership with Orange Morocco to advance Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation in the country. The partnership aims to bring together expertise from the public sector, private companies, academic institutions, and the entrepreneurial ecosystem to accelerate the development of innovative AI solutions that can improve public services, support local communities,…
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FG, Meta Launch AI Chatbot ‘GOVGUIDE’ for express Public Service Delivery
Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani (Second Left) flanked by executives of Publica AI during the launch of Nigeria’s ChatBot ‘GOVGUIDE’ in Abuja – Photo Credit: Aver Fidelis
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