Author: Akin Naphtal

Mobile telephony coverage has reached 92.3 per cent of the entire landmass of Nigeria.Largely on the second generation (2G) network, this has been championed by telecommunications firm, MTN Nigeria, whose investment in infrastructure, is put at over N3.9 trillion.Specifically, the telecommunications firm said it has 2G population coverage of 92.3 per cent, followed by 3G reach of 83.6 per cent and 4G coverage of 79.1 per cent.As of February 2023, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) put telephone density in the country at 119.01 per cent, where telecom operators have connected 325 million lines. Of the 325 million lines, 227 million…

Paris has dealt a significant blow to shared micromobility companies Lime, Dott and Tier by voting to ban rental e-scooters from the city’s streets. The move is feared to have a ripple effect in other cities. Paris was one of the most heavily regulated e-scooter markets, which companies pointed to as an example of how they can play nice with cities. Despite limiting scooter speeds and requiring riders to use dedicated parking areas, Paris has become the first city to reverse its policy on offering contracts to shared micromobility companies. READ ALSO:Twitter removes verified badge from New York Times account…

Twitter has removed the verified blue tick from the New York Times’ main account after CEO Elon Musk criticized the organization as “propaganda”. Musk has made it a priority to open up the blue checkmark feature, which indicates an authentic account, to paying subscribers since he took over the platform last year. Twitter has now transitioned to a paid verification scheme and the site announced it would begin winding down “legacy” blue checkmarks from April 1. READ ALSO:MG Motor Launches the All-New MG ONE SUV with Advanced Technology and Smart Features Huawei partners with legacy automakers to produce Aito-branded electric…

MHD ACERE, the exclusive distributor of MG Motor has launched the all-new MG ONE at a grand event held at The Al Bustan Palace Hotel. The first-generation SUV is available in three different trims and boasts an array of features such as style, technology and comfort, all offered at great value prices The MG ONE comes equipped with SAIC Motor’s self-developed modular SIGMA architecture platform, which accommodates a 1.5 Turbo engine delivering 181hp and maximum torque of 285Nm. It can reach a top speed of 195 km/h and all models feature a seven-speed Continuously Variable Transmission for smooth, efficient gear…

Huawei Technologies is expanding its presence in the auto industry by partnering with more legacy automakers to produce Aito-branded electric cars, according to the company’s senior executive, Richard Yu. At the China EV 100 forum in Beijing, Yu announced that Huawei will collaborate with Chery Automobile, BAIC Motor and Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group to jointly develop and manufacture Aito-branded vehicles. Huawei, which already has a partnership with Seres Group to make Aito cars, plans to produce a series of models, including SUVs, sedans and multipurpose vehicles, under the Aito brand. “We’d like to fully use the automakers’ resources of production…

WhatsApp is introducing a new feature that will allow users to lock specific chats on the app using their fingerprint or passcode. The feature was discovered by WA Beta Info, which found it in an Android update of the app. With this feature, users will be able to lock their private chats through the chat contact or using group info. Once a chat has been locked, it will be added to a list of locked chats, which will appear separately in the app. The chat will only be accessible using the user’s passcode or fingerprint. READ ALSO:Accenture establishes CoE for…

Accenture has announced the establishment of a cross-company centre of excellence (CoE) for generative AI and large language model (LLM), which will involve 1,600 employees from within the company. The CoE will be tasked with creating generative AI solutions for clients. A report by Accenture published last week predicted that almost 40% of all working hours could be affected by AI models like OpenAI’s GPT-4 within the next three to five years. The survey also found that 51% of IT and tech-related teams’ working hours were spent on “language tasks”. The report predicted that 42% of surveyed companies would make…

Tech Mahindra, an Indian multinational technology company, has formed a strategic partnership with YIT Corporation, a Finnish construction and development firm, to offer a significant portion of YIT’s information technology services. The partnership will consolidate YIT’s current services to a single dedicated supplier and Tech Mahindra will provide support for automated IT services as well. The deal will help Tech Mahindra strengthen its position in the Europe and Nordic markets, in which it has already invested by establishing an innovation hub in Helsinki. READ ALSO:OpenAI ordered to stop processing personal data by Italian authority over GDPR concerns UiPath to Host…

Italy’s data protection authority, the Garante, has ordered OpenAI to cease processing individuals’ data locally with immediate effect, citing concerns that the company is breaching the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The Garante has opened an investigation into OpenAI’s activities, stating that it has issued the order due to concerns over the company’s allegedly unlawful processing of personal data and the lack of any system to prevent minors from accessing the technology. OpenAI has 20 days to respond to the order and faces significant fines if it fails to comply. READ ALSO:UiPath to Host Annual AI Conference to…

UiPath, a business automation software provider, is set to hold an annual AI conference to showcase the implementation of AI technology across its platform. The conference aims to educate developers and staff about generative AI experiences and demonstrate how AI can increase automation, boost productivity and improve user-friendliness across various roles within the organization. READ ALSO:Mahindra’s Krish-e division releases device to remotely monitor agricultural machinery Google Cloud accuses Microsoft of anti-competitive cloud practices, urging EU to investigate Twitter Rolls Out Three Levels of API Access, Discontinues Free Access UiPath has integrated AI Computer Vision, AI Document Understanding and AI Communications…