Senator Barau Awards Scholarships for 70 Kano Students to Pursue AI and Robotics Engineering

Senator Barau Jibrin emphasized that the scholarship recipients were selected purely on merit  Barau I. Jibrin Foundation, aim to support the growth and development of Kano Students Senator Barau Jibrin urged the scholarship beneficiaries to represent Kano State and Nigeria honorably The Deputy Senate President of Nigeria, Senator Barau Jibrin, has recently awarded scholarships to … Read more

Tinubu to Deploy AI Against Insecurity In 2025

Tinubu AI Insecurity 2025

Ondo South Senator, Jimoh Ibrahim, has revealed that President Bola Tinubu is poised to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) into Nigeria’s security framework in 2025 to combat rising insecurity. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday, Senator Ibrahim emphasized that AI and advanced technology would bolster efforts to track and neutralize criminals, including bandits, kidnappers, … Read more

PHOTO: EX-KMPG Africa Chairman JK Randle Attends Lecture On AI In London

L-R: Mr Raymond Davies, former Senior Partner KPMG, Sierra Leone; Mr Kenneth Cukier, Deputy Executive Editor of The Economist, and Bashorun JK Randle, former Chairman of KPMG Africa, at the National Liberal Club, London, for a lecture on "AI and The Future of Humanity"

EX-KMPG Africa Chairman JK Randle attended a lecture on AI in London. Eko Hot Blog reports that Bashorun JK Randle, a former Chairman of KMPG Africa, an Audit, Tax and Advisory services firm, has attended a lecture on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in London, United Kingdom. EDITOR’S PICKS ANALYSIS: Biden Set For Crucial Interview On ABC … Read more

KFC Apparently Used AI To Create Entire Text Of Apology To Gbenga Daniel’s Son

A check showing that the KFC Gbenga Daniel statement was apparently generated using AI

On Tuesday, staff of KFC Nigeria at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos State, refused entry to Debola Daniel, the son of a former Governor of Ogun State, Gbenga Daniel, because he was in a wheelchair. In a series of tweets reported by Eko Hot Blog on Wednesday, Daniel said a KFC staff, whom … Read more

Tech Leaders Praise Senator Abiru’s Vision As SAIL Innovation Lab Graduates Earn Positions At AI Firm

Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, co-founders of Awari AI, and SAIL students

By Babawale Solomon Eko Hot Blog reports that the Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, the lawmaker representing Lagos East Senatorial District in the National Assembly, has earned commendation from the Minister of Communications, Dr. Bosun Tijani, Lagos State Commissioner for Science, Innovation, and Technology, Hon. Tunbosun Alake, and other tech leaders in the country. The commendations … Read more

Scammer Defrauds Victim With AI In China

Scammer Defrauds Victim With AI In China

Chinese authorities have reported an alarming case in which a scammer utilized artificial intelligence (AI) to deceive a businessman. The victim, identified only as Guo, received a video call last month from an individual who appeared and sounded exactly like a close friend. However, unbeknownst to Guo, the caller was an imposter employing “smart AI … Read more

5 Unanswered Questions In Tech That Will Blow Your Mind

Unanswered Questions in Tech

Technology has been moving at a breakneck pace in recent years, and while we’ve made incredible strides in numerous areas, there are still many unanswered questions that leave us scratching our heads. In this topic on EKO HOT BLOG we’ll explore five of the most mind-blowing questions in tech that have yet to be fully … Read more

5 Tech Startups Opportunities In 2023

Tech Startups

As technology continues to evolve and shape the way we live, work, and communicate, many entrepreneurs are looking for opportunities to launch their own tech startups. EDITOR’S PICK:  5 Unhealthy Habits That You Should Discard Right Away 4 Healthy Reasons Why You Should Consume Oranges Frequently Health: The Amazing Benefits Of Consistent Bitter Kola Chewing … Read more

5 Innovative Uses Of Artificial Intelligence In Everyday Life

Ai

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way we live and work, and its impact can be seen in many aspects of everyday life. From personalized shopping recommendations to healthcare diagnosis, AI is being used to make our lives easier, more efficient, and more productive. EDITOR’S PICK:  5 Unhealthy Habits That You Should Discard Right Away … Read more

Media & Digital Skills Center Partners Oyo Govt To Train Public Schools On Coding, Robotics, Others

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The programme with Media & Digital Skills Center is aimed at bridging the yawning gap in the education sector and launching the students into real digital skills that will engage them positively The Commissioner expressed optimism that the practical skills will be of tremendous benefit to the students EDITOR’S PICK: ‘Don’t Just Pray For My Aspiration Keep Nigeria In Mind –Tinubu To Lagos Assembly APC Hails Return Of Lagos4Lagos As Positive Development 2023: … Read more

Facebook To Boost Site Safety With 1,000 More UK Staff

Facebook Tool For Clearing Third Party Data Is Out

Facebook on Tuesday said it plans to create 1,000 more London-based jobs this year to improve safety on the social network with the aid of artificial intelligence. The new roles will increase the number of staff at the company’s largest engineering hub outside the United States to more than 4,000. READ ALSO: Nigerians Speak On … Read more