Farouk Mohammed

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International Media Practitioner | Web Developer | Brand Maker - #MrOkay

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PODES, Cyberpedia Partner to Launch AI-Driven Civic Dialogue Initiative in Nigeria

1 month ago | okay.ng | Farouk Mohammed

The Presidential Office of Digital Engagement and Strategy (PODES) has partnered with Cyberpedia Internet Governance, an African Artificial Intelligence, Data & Cybersecurity corporation, to launch an AI-powered Civic Dialogue Initiative. The partnership was announced ahead of Cyberpedia President Abiodun Sowemimo’s keynote address at the Cloudfest conference in Frankfurt, Germany—one of the world’s largest gatherings of tech industry leaders.
NAFDAC DG Proposes Death Penalty for Drug Peddlers

2 months ago | okay.ng | Farouk Mohammed

The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has called for the death penalty as a deterrent for drug peddlers, particularly those whose actions result in the deaths of children. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Friday, Adeyeye cited a disturbing case where counterfeit children’s medicine was discovered in the market.
iHeartMedia Named Official Podcast Partner for Web Summit Qatar 2025

2 months ago | okay.ng | Farouk Mohammed

iHeartMedia, the world’s leading podcast publisher, has been named the official podcast partner for the second edition of Web Summit Qatar, set to take place from February 23 to 26, 2025, at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC). The highly anticipated event is expected to gather over 20,000 global technology and business leaders, founders, world-leading investors, media, and a record 1,250 startups, marking a major milestone for the Middle East’s burgeoning tech scene.
DeepSeek Surpasses ChatGPT as Most Downloaded AI App in the US

2 months ago | okay.ng | Farouk Mohammed

DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) platform, has achieved a significant milestone by overtaking OpenAI’s ChatGPT as the most downloaded free application on the Apple Store in the United States. DeepSeek, launched in 2023, is an advanced AI search platform that employs deep learning algorithms and natural language processing (NLP) to provide highly relevant, intent-driven results.
Lagos confirms $71.6m from Detty December 2024

Jan 20, 2025 | worldstagenews.com | Farouk Mohammed

Lagos State once again proved why it is the tourism and entertainment capital of Africa with an extraordinary December 2024 season as it generated over $71.6 million in revenue across tourism, hospitality, and entertainment sectors. During the season tagged ‘Detty December’, hotels alone accounted for over $44 million, while short-let apartments contributed over $13 million, underscoring Lagos’ immense economic potential as a destination city.
Valentine Chukwuma is highest grossing Nollywood film editor in 2024

Jan 14, 2025 | worldstagenews.com | Farouk Mohammed

Award winning film editor, Valentine Chukwuma has emerged the highest grossing Nollywood film editor in 2024, alongside Israel Odunsi. This is for the film “Everybody Loves Jennifer”. Filmone, a film distribution company revealed this through its instagram page @filmoneng, on Monday. Sanjo Adegoke came as the second highest grossing Nollywood film editor in 2024 with the films: “Beast of Two Worlds:Ajakaju” and “Lakatabu”.
Alexis Ohanian, Eduardo Saverin, Laura Chambers to Headline Web Summit Qatar 2025

Jan 6, 2025 | okay.ng | Farouk Mohammed

Alexis Ohanian, co-founder of Reddit and General Partner of Seven Seven Six, alongside Eduardo Saverin, co-founder of Facebook and leader of B Capital, and Laura Chambers, CEO of Mozilla Corporation, will headline Web Summit Qatar 2025, the Middle East’s leading tech event. The summit will take place at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC) from February 23–26, 2025, and is expected to draw over 15,000 attendees.
FirstBank's DecemberIssaVybe Lights Up Lagos with Davido Concert • Okay.ng

Dec 25, 2024 | okay.ng | Farouk Mohammed

Once again, FirstBank has reaffirmed its position as a champion of arts, culture, and entertainment through its annual DecemberIssaVybe initiative. This year, the bank brought music lovers an unforgettable Christmas Eve experience with the Davido Live in Lagos concert, held at the iconic Eko Hotel Convention Centre. As part of the initiative, the event was a highlight of the festive season, delivering joy, excitement, and unmatched entertainment to thousands of fans.
How Walter and Winifred Akpani spread Christmas cheer at Augustine University, by Toni Kan

Dec 22, 2024 | okay.ng | Farouk Mohammed

Since my brother passed and I became surrogate to the children he left behind, they have alternated between calling me Dad or Uncle depending, usually, on how happy they are with me. I have never really minded because my own biological children sometimes call me Toni Kan as the spirit moves them. So, I was a bit apprehensive when I got a Whatsapp message from one of them, an undergraduate at Augustine University, Ilara-Epe, Lagos.
LISTICLE: 10 Notable Nigerian Celebrities Who Married in 2024

Dec 21, 2024 | okay.ng | Farouk Mohammed

In 2024, several Nigerian celebrities celebrated love by tying the knot in grand ceremonies that captivated fans and the media alike. Here are ten notable Nigerian celebrity weddings from 2024:Wedding Date: June 25, 2024Details: Afrobeats superstar Davido married his long-time partner, Chioma Rowland, in a lavish ceremony at Harbour Point in Victoria Island, Lagos. The event was graced by dignitaries, including former President Olusegun Obasanjo and Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.