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Figma Partners with Google Gemini: Redefining the Future of Design with AI as a tool

Oct 5, 2025

In a bid to make a move that signals the next era of creative technology, collaborative design giant Figma has announced a strategic partnership with Google, integrating the powerful Gemini AI models directly into its platform. This is rather more complex than a simple feature update; it’s a foundational...

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Open AI set to rival Google and Apple with New Updated Feature

Oct 2, 2025

Based on recent announcements, OpenAI has launched a significant new feature called “Apps” in ChatGPT, changing the entirety of the platform from a standalone chatbot into an interactive ecosystem

This move not only allows third-party services to integrate directly into the chat interface but also...

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Best VPN to Use in 2025

Sep 25, 2025

To start, let’s begin with the definition of What a VPN is and describes how it works.

In the simplest terms, using a VPN (which stands for "virtual private network") is a web application that allows you hide your description and details of who you really are and where you really are while...

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Beyond the Classroom: Why Your Institution's AI Strategy Starts Now

Sep 19, 2025

As a professional in education, your perspective on artificial intelligence goes far beyond the four walls of a classroom. You maybe grappling with the bigger picture that poses the questions that boldly states: how will AI reshape admissions, streamline operations, ensure compliance, and secure your...

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AOL: The Digital Training Wheels of the Internet and Its Lasting Legacy in Modern Technology

Sep 10, 2025

AOL, originally known as “America Online” is an American web portal and online service provider who ruled the world wide web(www) in the late 90s and early 2000s.
Before the ubiquitousness of broadband and the dominance of tech giants like Google and Meta, there was AOL. For millions, America Online...

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From Research to Real-World Impact: Driving Meaningful Change with Data

Sep 7, 2025

In today’s interconnected world, data has evolved from a tool of research into a driver of real-world change. What was once confined to academic journals and research labs is now shaping healthcare, agriculture, education, governance, business, and climate action. Across the globe, data-driven insights...

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Alibaba's Qwen3-ASR: AI's Best Transcription Model Yet

Sep 4, 2025

Chinese tech giant Alibaba is making bold moves in the artificial intelligence space, claiming its new Qwen 2.5-Max model is out to outperform other leading models from OpenAI, DeepSeek, and Meta. Building on this momentum, Alibaba's Qwen team has also unveiled a specialized model poised to disrupt...

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Understanding Digital Footprint: Ethics, Privacy, and Human Impact

Sep 1, 2025

The world has certainly become a global village, and in today’s hyperconnected world, where over 5.5 billion people use the internet, our lives increasingly play out online. Every search, click, share, and purchase contributes to what is known as a digital footprint. It is a permanent trail of data that...

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GPT-5: Features in OpenAI's Next Leap in Artificial intelligence

Aug 28, 2025

On August 7, 2025, Artificial Intelligence just hit another milestone. OpenAI officially launched GPT-5, the long-awaited successor to GPT-4 and its variants. From powering ChatGPT to Microsoft’s Copilot, this release is being positioned as one of the biggest steps toward a smarter, more adaptive AI...

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The Future of Data Science: why AI- powered Tools Are Your Best Ally

Aug 25, 2025

What an exciting time to be a data scientist, where the landscape is evolving faster than ever.
Data science has become the backbone of decision-making in today’s digital economy,
while the core tenets of the profession including data cleaning, feature engineering, and model building all remain the...

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Google Introduces 'Nano Banana' as the New Gemini 2.5 Flash Image AI

Aug 20, 2025

Nano Banana" previously knows as Gemini 2.5 Flash Image, is a new image generation and editing tool. It's a powerful AI model that allows its users create and edit images using natural language prompts. Key features include maintaining character consistency across multiple images, real-time...

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Artificial Intelligence: Building a Sustainable Future for Economic Growth in Africa

Aug 17, 2025

Artificial intelligence has the capability to significantly improve economies in Africa, particularly in Nigeria, by addressing key challenges faced in various industries. However, its long-term sustainability hinges on overcoming significant hurdles like infrastructure gaps and a lack of skilled professionals...

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Blockchain and Cryptocurrency in Africa: The future of Digital Trust

Aug 12, 2025

Across the African continent where third world countries like Nigeria with a large youth populace are having conversations about finance surrounding block chain technology and crypto currency adoption. These conversations are now being had more than ever before within the last few years. It is changing...

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Top AI Apps for 2025: Smart Tools to Make Everyday life Easier

Aug 10, 2025

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just a tech trend. It is fully evolving to become a huge part of our daily lives, shaping how we work, learn, shop, and even dress. From AI fashion apps like Essembl to AI productivity tools such as Notion AI. These platforms are helping millions save time, boost...

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ChatGPt's New Study Mode: What it Means for Tutors, Students, and why it Matters in Africa

Aug 7, 2025

On July 29, 2025, OpenAI introduced a new feature called “study Mode” in ChatGPT, a guided learning tool that nudges learners to think, show their work, and practice step by step rather than asking the model to give out a final answer. This is more than a UI tweak. Study mode puts proven learning science...

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The Smart Ideal: How Artificial Intelligence Revolutionized Smartphones in Our World

Aug 5, 2025

In the bustling, energetic cities around the world. From New York, to New Delhi, Johannesburg in Africa and all across the globe, smartphone technology has transcended its initial role as a mere device for communication. It has fully evolved into a ubiquitous, pocket-sized supercomputer, a central hub...

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FEDTC PRESENTS: AI workshop series

Jul 29, 2025

The federation of Data and Technology Council (FEDTC) is excited to announce an upcoming Ai workshop series. This series will dive into how AI can revolutionize education, specifically focusing on building helpful AI assistants. This workshop is set to take place in Nigeria this September.
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FEDTC PRESENTS EDUAI 2025 HACKATHON: INTELIGENT EDUCATION

Jul 28, 2025

The Federation of Data and Technology Council (FEDTC) is proud to present EDUAI 2025, a two-day hackathon focused on Intelligent Education. This event aims to educate participants of all ages on how to create AI solutions that solve real-world problems. EDUAI 2025 will take place on September 4th and...

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Top 5 Tech Trends Shaping the year 2025

Mar 11, 2025

From Silicon Valley to the most remote places in the world today, technology continues to evolve in leaps and bounds, and as we look forward into the year 2025, several exciting trends are poised to move from the outskirts to the mainstream. These aren't just micro improvements; they represent major...

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The Smart Retailer: How Data and AI are Reshaping Business Plans and Driving Profit

Jan 5, 2024

The retail landscape is currently undergoing a critical transformation, driven by the explosive growth of data and the sophisticated capabilities of Artificial Intelligence (AI). With time, it is no longer a futuristic concept because AI and data analytics are now integral to the business plans of leading...

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The Role of Generative AI in Combating Cyber security issues in Africa: Opportunities and Ethical Considerations"

Dec 6, 2023

The advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is ushering in a new era of transformation across the globe, and the African continent without exception. From bustling metropolises to remote villages, AI's influence is steadily permeating various facets of African societies, promising unprecedented opportunities,...

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Cloud vs. Edge Computing: A Tale of Two important Infrastructures

Nov 16, 2023

Today, organizations are constantly seeking more efficient and effective ways to process, store, and analyze data. Two prominent paradigms have emerged to address these needs: cloud computing and edge computing. While often discussed in contrast, they are not mutually exclusive; rather, they represent...

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Edge computing? A guide to all you need to know

Nov 14, 2023

In a progressively data driven world, where billions of connected devices generate a bizarre volume of information across continents. Traditional centralized computing models are facing serious limitations because the speed inherent in sending data to distant cloud data centers for processing and evaluation...

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Title: Announcing Our AI Education Initiative: Building a Domain-Specific Chatbot for Learning

Oct 18, 2022

At the Federation of Data and Technology Council (FEDTC), we are proud to announce a transformative research-led initiative by our founder, Osasenaga Usoh, focused on developing an AI-powered chatbot built specifically for the education sector in Nigeria.
Over the next 2–3 years, this tool will be...

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How to Build a Tech Portfolio: Key to a Successful Career

Apr 10, 2022

Building a stellar tech portfolio is undeniably one of the most crucial, yet often daunting, tasks for any tech professional aiming to land their dream job. While it might feel like a monumental undertaking, you have to remember that, it's not just a collection of your work; it's your professional...

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Beyond the Code: why Soft Skills are a must-have for tech professionals

Mar 15, 2022

It is no news that technology is gradually changing how we view the world today. For tech professionals, the spotlight often falls on hard skills: coding languages, algorithms, and complex frameworks. While these technical skills are important, they are also undeniably the bedrock of any successful tech...

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Top Skills you need before starting your Tech Career

Jan 4, 2022

In our last post, we spoke about the fundamentals of starting a tech journey as a newbie or enthusiast. In this new blog post, we will be listing the necessary skills required for you to launch your tech career and hopefully get feedback in the job market. It is important to note that while this may...

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A Beginners Guide to Starting a Tech Journey

Nov 3, 2021

Whether you are a newbie or you’re probably enthusiastic about the tech industry wondering or looking for ways to start your own tech journey, look no further because you are at the right place. In this blog post we will be diving into all the things you need to know about getting into tech.
Maybe you...

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Meet the President of FEDTC: Osasenaga Usoh

Oct 15, 2019

About the President
Osasenaga Usoh is the visionary President and founding leader of the Federation of Data and Technology Council (FEDTC). With a distinguished background in data science, artificial intelligence, and technology-driven education, he brings over a decade of experience bridging technical...

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Introduction to Federation of Data and Technology Council (FEDTC):

Aug 10, 2019

A Voice and Medium for Development.

Introduction
The data and technology industry has always been at the forefront of shaping the world we live in, constantly evolving and pushing the boundaries of innovation. However, for the industry to continue to make meaningful progress, there has to be to be...

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