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Hiring managers prioritises adaptability over technical skills " Report

3+ hour, 3+ min ago  (632+ words) Employers are increasingly placing greater value on workers who can adapt quickly to change than on those with purely technical expertise, according to a new global workplace skills study that highlights the growing impact of artificial intelligence and automation on…...

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punchng. com > firm-unveils-first-phase-of-100mw-data-centre

Firm unveils first phase of 100 MW data centre

1+ day, 28+ min ago  (1165+ words) Kasi Cloud has commissioned the first phase of its planned 100-megawatt AI-ready hyperscale data centre campus in Lekki, Lagos, marking one of Nigeria's most ambitious investments yet in digital infrastructure and local compute capacity. The company said the facility is…...

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punchng. com > pwc-flags-africas-weak-returns-from-ai

Pw C flags Africa's weak returns from AI

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (667+ words) Organisations across Africa are rapidly embracing artificial intelligence, but most are struggling to translate early adoption into measurable business impact, according to new research by Pw C that points to widening gaps between the continent and global AI leaders. The…...

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punchng. com > gtco-hackathon-showcases-ai-solutions-for-unemployment-fraud

GTCO Hackathon Showcases AI Solutions for Unemployment, Frau

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (671+ words) The competition, organised on Saturday by Habari Pay, the fintech subsidiary of Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc, reflects the growing interest among Nigerian youths in using artificial intelligence to solve practical economic and social challenges rather than simply consumer-facing digital…...

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punchng. com > lastma-trains-officers-in-mental-health-management

LASTMA trains officers in mental health management

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (357+ words) The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has stressed that repeated exposure to traumatic experiences by its officers puts them at risk of mental illness. According to a statement made available to "PUNCH Metro by the LASTMA spokesperson, Adebayo Taofiq, on…...

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punchng. com > interswitch-asaba-airport-deploy-automated-parking-system

Interswitch, Asaba airport deploy automated parking system

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (357+ words) Interswitch, an integrated digital payments and commerce company, has partnered with the Asaba Airport Company to deploy a smart parking system aimed at improving operational efficiency and passenger experience at the Asaba International Airport. The solution, known as the Interswitch…...

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punchng. com > musk-loses-openai-case-as-jury-says-lawsuit-filed-too-late

Musk loses Open AI case as jury says lawsuit filed too late

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (530+ words) A federal jury ruled Monday that Elon Musk waited too long to sue Open AI and its co-founders, delivering a decisive victory to the Chat GPT startup and ending one of Silicon Valley's most closely watched courtroom battles. The swift…...

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punchng. com > first-bank-visa-unveil-multi-currency-premium-cards

First Bank, Visa unveil multi-currency premium cards

1+ day, 23+ hour ago  (489+ words) L-R: The Vice President & Cluster Head, West Africa, Visa, Andrew Uaboi and Seyi Oyefeso, Executive Director, Retail Banking South Directorate, First Bank, at the launch of the Visa Signature and Naira Visa Debit Card held in Lagos, recently. | Credit: First…...

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punchng. com > opportunities-and-risks-of-digital-transformation-in-trust-services

Opportunities and risks of digital transformation in trust services

1+ day, 20+ hour ago  (747+ words) Financial technology is evolving at a remarkable pace, and trust services are no exception. The way fiduciary relationships are created, managed, and enforced is changing quickly. In Nigeria, this shift is further supported by the Investment and Securities Act 2025 (ISA…...

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punchng. com > nigerian-schoolgirls-earn-global-ai-recognition

Nigerian schoolgirls earn global AI recognition

1+ day, 23+ hour ago  (527+ words) Organisers said in a statement on Saturday that recognition highlights the growing impact of digital and artificial intelligence education initiatives targeting public secondary school students in Nigeria, particularly girls, as the country seeks to strengthen participation in emerging technologies. The…...