The rise of open-source large language models (LLMs) is reshaping the AI landscape, presenting a real challenge to established companies like OpenAI. As a developer who uses these powerful tools daily, Mistral AI has particularly impressed me. Mistral AI creates…
The Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has formed a special committee to address the growing issue of Almajiri influx in the FCT. This was announced on Tuesday by FCT Commissioner of Police, Olatunji Disu. The announcement came after a…
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz promises a German response to Trump’s tariffs at the appropriate time. The Chancellor made the declaration on Tuesday in a speech to the German parliament in Berlin. German Response to Trump’s Tariffs: EU Solidarity However, this…
The Nigerian government has made a significant announcement: the National Identification Number (NIN) is now essential. Senator George Akume, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), stated that Nigerians need their NIN to access social services and receive…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) announced higher ATM withdrawal fees. These fees affect Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) at commercial banks. A CBN circular said the extra charges start March 1, 2025. The CBN gave two reasons: rising operational costs…
Many Nigerians are angry. Nigeria’s largest telecom operator, MTN, implemented a significant MTN Data Tariff Increase. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) approved the price increase in January. Data prices jumped by 50%. Some plans now cost up to N90,000 more;…
Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has called out his father for not intervening in his ongoing dispute with the Ogun State Police. The controversy began when officials from the Ogun State Planning and Development Permit Authority (OGPDPA)…
Transparency International’s 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) shows Nigeria ranked 140th out of 180 countries. Auwal Rafsanjani, Executive Director of the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), spoke with National Scoop. He reported Nigeria’s 2024 CPI score as 26 out…
The Nigeria Police Force rejects reports circulating online. These reports claim the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) is operating again. Force Public Relations Officer Olumuyiwa Adejobi spoke about this on Monday. He stated the reports were false. While some states have…
Leaders from around the world, including leading technology executives, academics, and AI experts, met in Paris. The two-day AI Summit Paris focuses on the thrilling promise and the potential risks of artificial intelligence. This crucial symposium drew over 1,500 attendees…
