Digital Skills Community & Google Business Group (GBG) Abuja

  1. Introduction: The Nigerian Naira has been facing volatility for years, but there may be a revolutionary solution on the horizon. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has been working on a pilot program for the e-Naira, which could not only provide a more efficient and secure payments system but also have the potential to stabilize the Naira. However, the CBN could take this to the next level by partnering with leading cryptocurrency exchange Binance and stablecoin issuer Tether. Together, they could create a stablecoin that is not only backed by reserves, but also widely used and accepted. 2. The e-Naira's potential: The e-Naira is a digital version of the Naira, backed by the CBN, which guarantees that the value of the e-Naira is equivalent to the physical Naira. It is designed to increase financial inclusion and to create a more efficient and secure payments system in Nigeria, leveraging digital technologies such as blockchain and smart contracts. By working together with Binan

  - Alphabet cuts 12,000 jobs after pandemic hiring spree, refocuses on AI. - Google to lay off 12,000 people. - Google to Cut 12,000 Jobs in 6% Reduction of Global Workforce. Yes, the news headlines are everywhere: There are two (2) ways to share thoughts towards affected Googlers. 1. An empathetic and emotional message like: "I am so sorry to hear that some Googlers have been impacted by the job cuts at Alphabet. Losing a job can be a difficult and overwhelming experience, and my thoughts are with you during this challenging time, and I wish you all the best to navigate this transition and look towards new opportunities.” 2. Remember, it’s just a change of title to “Ex-Googler”. There's a long list of innovative people who have left the company and gone on to do great things. You've got all the skills and experience you need to make something amazing happen, the world is your oyster! Now it's time to show the world what you can do. Here's a list of people who hav

  A SMALL JOKE BEFORE THE SHORT ARTICLE: There is a widespread popular cultural meme in Nigeria, where in a heated argument, when one person (usually the bully) is losing composure and decides to intimidate the other party, they will often use similar phrases such as - In Pidgin English, “And this guy or girl know say I no dey well oh”. The Hausa or Hausa/Fulani version could be subtle like, “I am sure you’re aware that I am not feeling too well?” - kind of “Ajebo-ish in nature”. But the Yoruba, Igbo, and others have more intense suspense, thrill and drama added to it, more like - “Was this guy or girl not informed officially that I have just been discharged?” or something like - “Ha, and this guy or girl knows that this my ailment is uncontrollable once it starts oh!”. Anyways, this tactic is used often to create an impression of being unhinged and to instill fear. I decided to ask ChatGPT a direct question regarding this cultural meme, with a humorous intention in mind. I asked, &quo

  How ChatGPT could transform Microsoft's AI capabilities and take on Google In today's tech landscape, Microsoft and Google are two of the most dominant players in the industry, offering a wide range of products that compete in several different markets. From office suites to operating systems, web browsers to search engines, and cloud storage to email services, these two companies are constantly vying for market share and consumer attention. One area where these companies are particularly competitive is in artificial intelligence (AI) and natural language processing (NLP). And now, Microsoft may have a new weapon in its arsenal to help it gain an edge over Google: the language model ChatGPT. Developed by OpenAI, ChatGPT is a highly advanced and sophisticated language model that is used in conversational contexts. By acquiring ChatGPT, Microsoft could improve the capabilities of its existing products and services that use NLP, such as its virtual assistant, Cortana, and its la

I still like Peter Obi, but this post was inspired by Emmanuel Ejay Salifu, an active supporter of Atiku Abubakar. In his words, “Happy New Year, I had been following with keen interest your Google trend post for elections, why did you stop?”. Well, I have been busy a bit, but immediately I heard Ruger say: “See, I'm ahead of them, Asiwaju”…“Ni ilu mi” (Yoruba) which means, “In My Country” (English), the rhythm was symbolic as “Arise, O compatriots, Nigeria's call obey”. As Nigeria's presidential race heats up, the public is eager to know more about the candidates vying for the country's highest office. One way to gauge the popularity and interest of these candidates is through Google search trends, which can give us a sense of what people are looking for when they search online. In this article, we'll take a closer look at the Google search trends for Nigeria's top 4 presidential candidates – Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, Peter Obi, Atiku Abubakar, and Rabiu Musa Kwankw