Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

ChatGPT, for smarter service delivery, transitions to GPT-4o ChatGPT, for smarter service delivery, transitions to GPT-4o OpenAI will phase out its GPT-4 model from ChatGPT by April 30, 2025, replacing it with GPT-4o—a sharper, more capable model with superior performance in coding and solving science and mathematical problems. The Microsoft-backed AI startup said in a statement on Thursday that the shift follows upgrades that have strengthened GPT-4o’s instruction-following and conversational abilities, areas where it now consistently outperforms its predecessor in testing. The transition gives ChatGPT’s 400 million weekly active users access to a more intuitive tool, designed to generate cleaner…

US Tariffs: AfDB president Adesina asks for trade deals with US African Development Bank Group (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina US Tariffs: AfDB president Adesina asks for trade negotiation with US * Adesina prefers strategic trade investment partnerships for Africa. * African to focus on local consumptions. The president of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has cautioned against engaging in a tariff war with the United States, urging African nations to prioritise strategic trade and investment partnerships instead. Adesina stated this while delivering the 14th convocation lecture of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) with the…

Jesus impact on my DJ career plans – DJ Cuppy DJ Cuppy Jesus impact on my DJ career plans – DJ Cuppy Media personality DJ Cuppy has shared a personal update about her life’s direction, attributing a significant transformation in her career to her growing faith in Jesus Christ. In a recent tweet, she expressed that her faith has disrupted her DJ career plans, but in the best way possible. Cuppy emphasised that being “booked and busy” means nothing if one isn’t walking in their purpose. “Was thinking this evening… Jesus really disrupted my DJ career plans o. But in…

Actress Doris Ogala gives testimony of death experience: “And God said to me, ‘My child, go back’” Actress Doris Ogala Actress Doris Ogala gives testimony of death experience: “And God said to me, ‘My child, go back’” Nollywood actress Doris Ogala has sent shock waves to fans and the entertainment world with a chilling and emotional revelation of a near-death experience she claims took her to heaven and back. Sharing a heartfelt post accompanied by her original audio and shared to her social media account, Ogala disclosed that she was declared “physically dead”, but had a vivid encounter in the…

Tinubu, US official, hold high-level talks on security in France President Bola Tinubu with the United States State Department Senior Advisor for Africa, Massad Boulos. Photo credit: Presidency.  Tinubu, US official, hold high-level talks on security in France Tinubu, US official, hold high-level talks on security in France. President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, met with United States State Department Senior Advisor for Africa, Massad Boulos, in Paris, France. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, made this known via his official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Friday. He said the high-level discussions focused on regional…

Nigeria enhances Abuja tech hub, secures $12.1m from Japan Nigeria enhances Abuja tech hub, secures $12.1m from Japan Nigeria enhances Abuja tech hub, secures $12.1m from Japan. Nigeria has secured a $12.1 million grant from Japan to develop a startup hub in Abuja, an ambitious move to position the country’s administrative capital as a nucleus for tech innovation. The National Information Technology Development Agency disclosed the agreement in a statement on Thursday, following a signing ceremony at the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning in Abuja. The grant, courtesy of the Japan International Cooperation Agency, will bankroll the hub…

Jonathan honours with Sunhak Peace Prize in South Korea Goodluck Jonathan Jonathan honours with Sunhak Peace Prize in South Korea * He says award is for Nigerians. Former President Goodluck Jonathan has expressed gratitude after receiving the Founder’s Sunhak Peace Prize at an official ceremony held in Seoul, South Korea. Jonathan, who made the announcement on Friday via his X page, described the award as an honour not only to himself but also to Nigerians and Africans committed to peace and development. “Hugely grateful for the Founder’s Sunhak Peace Prize that was presented to me today at an official ceremony…

FG, NBC to reverse ban on ‘Tell Your Papa” or face legal action – SERAP SERAP logo FG, NBC to reverse ban on ‘Tell Your Papa” or face legal action – SERAP * Warns FG, NBC to reverse ban on ‘Tell Your Papa” or ready for the consequence. The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the Federal Government and the National Broadcasting Commission to reverse the ban on Eedris Abdulkareem’s latest protest song, “Tell Your Papa.” The organisation made this known in a post via its official X handle on Thursday, hours after NBC placed…

AAEA awards: Burna Boy becomes Best Overall Male Artiste Burna Boy AAEA awards: Burna Boy becomes Best Overall Male Artiste Nigerian music artist Burna Boy was recently awarded as the Best Overall Male Artiste at the AAEA awards that recently took place yesterday in Nairobi, Kenya. The award was another tribute and evidence of his global status. Some Nigerians also won different awards at the Music Awards event but the African Giant, Burna Boy, took home the Big award. Other Nigerian artists that were awarded at the ceremony are: 1 Tems: The Grammy awards winner won the award for the…

Reason for removal of transfer charges, by Sterling Bank CEO Why we removed transfer charges, by Sterling Bank CEO As part of its move to reshape Nigeria’s banking landscape, Sterling Bank has eliminated transfer charges for online transactions, ushering in a new era of truly free digital banking. The policy, which is already in effect, is aimed at rewarding Nigerians who join the bank before the end of April, the bank said. At a briefing in Lagos, the bank’s Chief Executive Officer, Abubakar Suleiman, underscored the strategic nature of this decision. “This is not an incidental event; it is a…