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FIRSTBANK INTRODUCES THE FIRST HUMANOID ROBOT, REINFORCES ITS COMMITMENT TO PROVIDING INNOVATIVE FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS FOR CUSTOMERS
In furtherance to its leading role in providing innovative financial solutions in Nigeria, First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Nigeria’s premier financial institution and leading financial inclusion services provider, has announced the launch of a Humanoid Robot, the first of its kind in the financial services space in Nigeria. The robot is equipped with Video Banking and Artificial Intelligence (AI), taking on the role of a friendly branch staff.
Concerns as Buhari allegedly waives N70b spectrum fee for telcos
Facts have emerged on how President Muhammadu Buhari, through the Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), allegedly waived over N70 billion in spectrum fees for Emerging Market Telecommunications Service (EMTS), trading as 9mobile in Nigeria.
Cabinet approves N24.2 billion for internet in airports, markets
Nigeria’s cabinet has approved the sum of N for the provision of N24.2 billion for the provision of internet facilities at 20 airports, some institutions of learning and markets across the country.
Google to stake $4m on black-founded startups in Africa, Europe
Google has opened applications for the third cohort of Black Founders Fund for Startups in Africa and Europe, in line with its commitment to digital transformation and support to black-founded startups. This year, Google has committed $4 million to support eligible black-founded startups.
What Kwankwaso, Obi, Atiku,Tinubu Have on Digital Economy Sector By Omoniyi Ibietan
I am re-storying here, the review by Timi Olagunju on the leading presidential candidates and statements of intentions for the growth of the Digital Economy Sector. Olagunju, is a lawyer and tech policy analyst, and I am starting with his conclusion.
Canada’s collaboration with Nigeria on Africa’s 1st humanoid robot worth $12.6bn
The Uniccon Group of Companies says that its collaboration with Canada Trade Commission on Africa’s first humanoid robot “Omeife” is worth $12.6 billion.
Telecom subscribers in Nigeria hit 214.35 million-NCC
According to fresh industry statistics from the Nigerian Communications Commission, the number of active telecommunications users in Nigeria reached 214.35 million in October.
Digital Innovations on Showcase as Zenith Bank holds Tech Fair 2.0
The Second Edition of the Zenith Tech Fair, themed “Future Forward 2.0”, will be held on Tuesday, November 22 and Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at the Eko Convention Centre, Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, from 8.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. daily.
FEC approves setting up of N3.5bn for space museum, theatre
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) presided over Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has approved the setting up of a space museum and planetarium in Abuja.
NCC reverses 10 percent tariff increase on voice, data services
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reversed the unilateral increase of voice and data services by some Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), saying it was without the final approval of the Board of the Commission.