David Afolayan

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"We are making a shift from aid to trade"- Ambassador Richard Mills on new U.S.-Nigeria partnership

1 day ago | technext24.com | David Afolayan

U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard M. Mills, Jr., has described the country’s new commercial diplomacy strategy for Sub-Saharan Africa as a shift from aid to trade. According to him, the move, which will mark a new chapter in US-African relations, will expand economic opportunities, deepen commercial engagements and ensure long-term mutual prosperity.
How health and climate teams across Africa use Google’s Open Buildings data to improve society

2 days ago | technext24.com | David Afolayan

Health planners and climate analysts in Rwanda, Nigeria and South Africa are using Google’s Open Buildings dataset for frontline projects that close service gaps, improve lives and strengthen community resilience. Created at Google Research Africa’s Accra lab, it converts high-resolution satellite imagery into the most complete public map of human settlement yet published. Each polygon represents an individual roof.
The jobs of the future: AI skills that will be in demand before 2030

5 days ago | technext24.com | David Afolayan

It should be clear by now that the rise of AI and chatbots will significantly disrupt the job industry as we know it. A 2023 PWC survey indicates that approximately 70% of CEOs anticipate that AI will transform their business models within three years, necessitating their employees to acquire new skills before 2026. It also indicates that the likelihood of staff reductions due to generative AI is higher in sectors like media, entertainment, banking, capital markets, and insurance.
Are AI chatbots replacing search engines? A look at the numbers

1 week ago | technext24.com | David Afolayan

Once upon a not-so-distant time, if you had a burning question like “Who is the new President of the African Development Bank?”, you would type it into a search engine and sift through a sea of links, hoping one would provide a satisfactory answer. For decades, Google has been the undisputed king of search. With its trained algorithms and vast index of web pages, it is the go-to source for finding information on just about anything.
NCC orders MTN, Airtel, others to inform users about major network outages

2 weeks ago | technext24.com | David Afolayan

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has mandated telecom service providers in Nigeria to inform consumers of major service outages on their networks through media channels. According to a statement by the regulator, the announcement must state the causes of the service interruption and the areas affected by the service interruption and indicate how long it will take to restore service. Consumers must also be informed one week in advance of where operators have planned service outages.
How AI-powered Plotweaver seeks to unlock Africa's £100B+ creative potential

3 weeks ago | technext24.com | David Afolayan

Africa’s creator economy was valued at $3.08 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach $17.84 billion by 2030. The reason is not far-fetched; African content offers a global audience a unique window into the continent’s diverse cultures, traditions, and stories. The continent has a unique history of arts, crafts and music orientation. Creators have learned to tell compelling stories using a combination of music, fashion, dance and film-making.
Google launches AI-powered campaign feature for Africans on Search

1 month ago | technext24.com | David Afolayan

Google has announced the global beta rollout of AI Max for Search Campaigns, an upgrade to its Search Ads platform that brings smarter, more intuitive advertising tools to businesses, including those in Africa, looking to grow and expand their online presence. This feature uses artificial intelligence to improve how ads are shown, helping local businesses connect with a larger customer base in the rapidly changing online environment.
Zoho infuses new AI capabilities in low-code app development tool

1 month ago | technext24.com | David Afolayan

Zoho has launched new features within its low-code application development platform, the Zoho Creator. According to the company, the milestone reflects its commitment to investing in AI capabilities that offer real-time, practical, and secure solutions. For instance, Creator’s now has a new AI assistant, CoCreator, that facilitates faster, simpler, and more intelligent app building by using voice and written prompts, process flows and business specification documents.
Meta launches standalone AI app to rival Gemini, ChatGPT

1 month ago | technext24.com | David Afolayan

Facebook’s parent company, Meta Platforms, has launched a separate app for its Meta AI assistant. The app will offer generative AI-backed services similar to those offered by Google’s Gemini and OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Prior to now, Meta AI was only available within the company’s bouquet of platforms – WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook and Messenger. Meta said in a blog post that creating the standalone app is a first step toward building a more personal AI.
Starlink reviews monthly subscription price to N57,000 from May 30

1 month ago | technext24.com | David Afolayan

Internet connectivity provider Starlink has reviewed its monthly Standard (Residential) package price for users in Nigeria from N38,0000 to N57,000. In an email sent to subscribers this morning, Starlink indicated that the increase will take effect from 30 May 2025. This is coming 7 months after the service provider increased the subscription price by almost one hundred per cent.