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Tingo AI Unveils Community-as-a-Service Platform, GPU-Powered AI Factory in Victoria Island

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8 months ago

July 29, 2025

Eric

Tingo AI, Africa’s trailblazing artificial intelligence company, has announced the official launch of its Tingo AI Community-as-a-Service (CaaS) platform, alongside the commissioning of its new GPU-powered AI Factory in Victoria Island, Lagos. This strategic initiative marks a major advancement in Africa’s AI ecosystem, aimed at fostering innovation, inclusion, and infrastructure for the continent’s digital future.

The AI Factory, powered by cutting-edge GPU clusters, is designed to meet the growing needs of African startups, researchers, academic institutions, and enterprises seeking access to high-performance computing for AI model training, deployment, and experimentation.

At the heart of the initiative is the Tingo AI Community-as-a-Service (CaaS) — a unique membership-based platform that offers users access to AI compute power, development tools, training programs, mentorship, and networking opportunities. It is built specifically to empower African data scientists, engineers, developers, and entrepreneurs to build scalable, impactful AI solutions.

> “With the launch of our AI Factory and Community-as-a-Service platform, we’re not just providing access to technology — we’re laying the groundwork for a thriving AI innovation ecosystem across Africa,” said Dozy Mmobuosi, Founder of Tingo AI. “This is about removing barriers and enabling talent to flourish. Victoria Island is just the beginning — we are building Africa’s AI backbone.”

This latest milestone builds on Tingo AI’s growing suite of initiatives, including TingoGPT, a Nigerian-trained AI assistant, and Tingo AI Radio 102.5 FM, Africa’s first AI-powered radio station. The new AI Factory will serve as a central hub for these innovations, supporting the development and deployment of Africa-focused AI solutions.

Early adopters of the Tingo AI CaaS platform will benefit from preferred access to compute time, training sessions, exclusive tools, and regional AI challenges and hackathons.

Tingo AI is actively working on expanding its infrastructure footprint with planned AI Factory locations in Abuja, Port Harcourt, and other key African cities over the next 12 months.

For media inquiries or partnership opportunities, contact:
partnership@tingoai.ai

About Tingo AI

Tingo AI is a next-generation artificial intelligence company dedicated to building Africa’s AI infrastructure and ecosystem. Through innovative platforms like TingoGPT, Tingo AI Radio, and the GPU-powered AI Factory, the company is equipping a new generation of African talent to lead in global AI development.

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Eid-el- Fitr: Interior Minister Announces Thursday, Friday As Public Holidays

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7 days ago

March 18, 2026

Eric

The Federal Government has declared Thursday, March 19, and Friday, March 20, 2026, as public holidays to mark the celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr, the end of the holy month of Ramadan.

This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr Magdalene Ajani, on Tuesday in Abuja.

The declaration was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the Federal Government.

The minister extended warm greetings and congratulations to Muslim faithful on the successful completion of the Ramadan fast.

Tunji-Ojo urged Muslims to sustain the virtues of love, generosity, peace, tolerance, and sacrifice emphasised during the holy month.

He also called on Nigerians to use the festive period to pray for the continued peace, unity, and prosperity of the country.

“The federal government remains committed to fostering national unity and peaceful coexistence among all Nigerians,” he said.

The minister encouraged citizens to celebrate responsibly and extend acts of kindness to the less privileged in society.

He noted that Eid-ul-Fitr represents a period of reflection, gratitude, and compassion, urging Nigerians to uphold these values beyond the festive season.

The Federal Government also reaffirmed its commitment to promoting unity and strengthening peaceful coexistence across the country.

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Nine Senators Announce Defection to ADC

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2 weeks ago

March 12, 2026

Eric

Nine senators on Thursday announced their defection from their various parties to the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

Five of the senators dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), three left the Labour Party (LP), and one from the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA).

The defectors from PDP are Senators Dauda Yaroe, Lawal Usman, Ogochi Onawe, Aminu Tambuwal and Austin Akubondu.

The LP defectors are Senators Ireti Kingibe, Victor Umeh and Tony Nwoye.

Eight of the senators who dumped the PDP and LP cited leadership crises in their parties for their defection.

However, Senator Eyinnaya Abaribe said he dumped APGA because the party sacked him in September 2025.

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Police Council Confirms Tunji Disu As Substantive IGP

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3 weeks ago

March 2, 2026

Eric

The National Police Council has confirmed Olatunji Disu as the substantive Inspector-General of Police.

His name is now to be sent to the Senate for screening.

President Bola Tinubu appointed Disu as the acting IGP on February 25, 2026, following the resignation of former IGP Kayode Egbetokun.

Tinubu, in a statement by the presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, had said he would convene a meeting of the Nigeria Police Council to formally consider Disu’s appointment as substantive IGP, after which his name would be transmitted to the Senate for confirmation,” he said.

The former AIG assumed office as the acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP) last Wednesday.

Disu, 59, took over the reins as Nigeria’s new police chief at a brief ceremony at the Louis Edet House in Abuja, shortly after President Bola Tinubu decorated him as the acting IGP.

Until his appointment, Disu served as Assistant Inspector-General in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex, Alagbon, Lagos.

He was promoted to the rank of Assistant Inspector-General of Police last year.