Apple is set to boost its Siri voice assistant and operating systems with OpenAI’s ChatGPT as it seeks to catch up in the AI race. The iPhone maker announced the Siri makeover along with a number of other new features at its annual developers’ show on Monday. It is part of a new personalised AI system – called “Apple Intelligence” – that aims to offer users a way to navigate Apple devices more easily. Updates to its iPhone and Mac operating systems will allow access to ChatGPT through a partnership with developer OpenAI. ChatGPT can also boost other tools, including…
Author: Elvis Eromosele
The African Public Relations Association (APRA) has expressed heartfelt condolences to the Public Relations Society of Malawi (PRSM, an institutional member of APRA), the government and citizens of the Republic of Malawi over the tragic plane crash that claimed the lives of the Vice President of Malawi, H.E. Dr. Saulos Chilima, and nine others on June 10, 2024. In a condolence letter dated June 11, 2024, and addressed to Benson Linje, the President of PRSM, the continental association described the incident as a “huge loss, not only to the people of Malawi but also to the African continent.” The letter…
By Ezenwa Opara. Channels TV. On the 6th of June, 2024 the Lagos Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations gathered for its monthly meeting, focusing on the art of crafting impactful sponsorship proposals. Mr. Muyiwa Akande, an experienced professional and Head of Corporate Communications at SIFAX Group, led the session, offering valuable insights and guidance. KEY INSIGHTS: Understanding Sponsorship: Participants explored the essence of sponsorship and its role in fostering mutually beneficial partnerships between organizations seeking support and sponsoring entities. This collaboration aims to achieve common objectives such as enhancing brand visibility, reaching target audiences, and supporting events…
In line with the theme of the 2024 PR Fest, “Communication and Culture – Reawakening Our Unique Heritage,” the Lagos Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) will partner with Goge Africa, an award-winning Pan African media and tourism company with over 25 years of experience. Goge Africa, ranked first among the top 100 tour companies in Africa, has consistently showcased Africa’s heritage, culture, tourism, and investment opportunities through TV content and professional consultancy services. This collaboration was sealed during a courtesy visit by the Lagos Chapter’s executive committee to the corporate office of Goge Africa in Maryland…
Dr. Biodun Adedipe, Founder and Chief Consultant of B. Adedipe Accociates Limited will deliver the keynote speech at the SUPERNEWS Nigeria SMEs Confab 2024 scheduled to hold on Thursday, June 13, 2024 at Radisson Hotel, GRA Ikeja, Lagos at 10am prompt. Adedipe will deliver a paper on ‘Bringing SMEs into the Financial Services Network via Fintech’ According to the Convener, the Publisher of SUPERNEWS Nigeria, Ngozi Onyeakusi, the choice of Dr. Biodun Adedipe to deliver the keynote speech is a reflection of his extensive professional background, diverse expertise and profound knowledge of the financial services sector and economy. Adedipe has…
The Lagos State Government (LASG) on Thursday gifted the best-graduating student at the Lagos State University (LASU), Olaniyi Olawale, with a sum of N10 million. Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu made the announcement at the 27th Convocation of the Lagos State University, which held at the Buba Marwa Auditorium in LASU. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Olawale graduated from the Accounting Education Department with a cumulative CGPA of 4.98. NAN reports that some eminent stakeholders, Prince Tajudeen Olusi and Dr Samuel Adedoyin, were awarded honorary doctorates while two professors, distinguished Prof. Amidu Sanni and Emeritus Prof. Martins Anetekhai were…
Digital literacy, low smartphone penetration, and incidents of fraud are key factors hindering financial inclusion in Nigeria. Premier Oiwoh, MD/CEO of Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System Plc, highlighted these challenges in his welcome address at the 24th edition of the Digital PayExpo Conference and Exhibition in Lagos on Wednesday. Hosted by Intermarc Consulting, the event brought together industry leaders, innovators, and stakeholders to explore the evolving landscape of digital payments in Africa under the theme, “Redefining Payment.” Oiwoh emphasized the critical role of digital literacy, infrastructure investment, and smartphone penetration in driving the future of payments. He stressed the need for…
By Elvis Eromosele “An old woman is always uneasy when dry bones are mentioned in a proverb.” This is a popular saying from Chinua Achebe’s “Things Fall Apart”. Many times, these days, I feel like that old woman in the saying, especially when I see skits where food is wasted and there are too many of them now. I don’t find them funny. I can’t laugh. They offend my sensibility. Food don cost. This rising food cost is called food inflation. Food inflation refers to the rate at which food prices increase over a specific period, typically measured by the Consumer Price…
Over the past few years, the landscape of sports betting has experienced a notable shift with the increasing involvement of women. Traditionally dominated by men, women are now actively participating in sports betting, finding enjoyment in strategic wagers while also exploring the potential for financial gains. A study conducted by Orange Business Intelligence Technology (ORBIT) in March 2023 revealed that Nigeria’s betting sector surged past the $2 billion mark in revenue during 2020, with an estimated 60 million Nigerians aged between 18 and 40 contributing to a daily expenditure of $5.5 million. Simultaneously, a National Sports Industry Policy introduced in…
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has taken another bold step in its ongoing “Don’t Burn Their Future” campaign to curb underage access and use of tobacco products. This initiative aligns with the objective of the National Tobacco Control Act (NTCA) to protect young people from the dangers of tobacco use. Following the successful launch of its campaign targeting this critical issue, the FCCPC has announced the introduction of a groundbreaking television series aimed at further curbing access to tobacco products by minors. The TV series titled “Faith & Fortune” further reiterates the Commission’s unwavering commitment to implementing…