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Meet Dr. Kunle Olukotun: British-Born Nigerian Scientist And Pioneer Of The General-Purpose Multi-Core CPU
Dr. Kunle Olukotun, a British-born Nigerian computer scientist, is internationally recognized for his groundbreaking work in computer architecture and engineering. Renowned for both his innovative contributions and academic research, Olukotun is widely celebrated as the “father of the multi-core processor.”....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He began his academic journey in the United States, earning a bachelor’s degree from Calvin College in Michigan, followed by a master’s and PhD in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of Michigan in 1987 and 1991 respectively.
Immediately after completing his doctorate, Olukotun joined Stanford University as the Cadence Design Systems Professor in the School of Engineering, serving as a Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.
At Stanford, he spearheaded the Hydra Chip Multiprocessor (CMP) project, a pioneering initiative that developed one of the first chip multiprocessors with thread-level speculation (TLS)—a novel approach that delivered high performance across a diverse range of applications while maintaining architectural simplicity.
Building on the success of his academic research, Olukotun founded Afara Websystems, a company focused on creating high-throughput, low-power multicore processors for server systems. Afara was later acquired by Sun Microsystems, which leveraged Olukotun’s innovations to develop the UltraSPARC T1 processor, also known as Niagara—a breakthrough in multithreading, multicore CPU technology.
Olukotun’s research areas span computer architecture, parallel programming environments, scalable parallel systems, domain-specific languages, and high-level compilers.
He was named a Fellow of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) in 2006 for his significant contributions to multi-core and multi-threaded processor design, and became a Fellow of the IEEE in 2008.
A proud Yoruba heritage enthusiast, Olukotun incorporates cultural elements into his work. He named his company Afara, which means “bridge” in Yoruba, symbolizing innovation and connection. Similarly, he named a Stanford server Ogun, after the Yoruba god of iron, aligning with the tech world’s slang for powerful computing systems as “big iron.”
Dr. Olukotun holds 12 U.S. patents, has authored over 150 scientific publications, and has written two textbooks, further cementing his legacy as a trailblazer in computer science and engineering.
The Nigerian government has cautioned television broadcasters and news anchors over repeated violations of the Nigerian Broadcasting Code.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) issued the warning in a notice released to broadcasters on Friday, citing rising cases of unprofessional conduct on air.
The commission directed stations such as Arise Television, Channels TV, and others to strictly comply with provisions of the Broadcasting Code, especially on fairness, accuracy, balance, hate speech, and respect for constitutional institutions.
NBC stressed that broadcasters must maintain professionalism when covering sensitive issues such as politics, communal disputes, and conflict situations.
It warned that presenters who express personal opinions as fact, intimidate or bully guests, or fail to give equal opportunity to opposing views would face sanctions.
The regulator also cautioned against any behaviour that undermines neutrality or disrespects human dignity during live broadcasts.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has declared that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is prepared to confront and defeat what he described as a “failing” All Progressives Congress (APC) in the upcoming general election.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a post on his handle after meeting Adamawa ADC stakeholders at his Abuja residence, Atiku described the visit as emotional and urged party leaders to prioritise unity and inclusion.
He said the ADC has emerged as a strong opposition platform built on structure, ideology, and determination to take on the ruling APC.
Atiku also expressed confidence that the party is positioned to win future elections if it maintains internal cohesion.
Meanwhile, the Presidency dismissed opposition strength claims, insisting that the ADC is facing internal disputes and leadership tensions.
A presidential aide, Bayo Onanuga, criticised the opposition bloc, saying recent disagreements within the party expose deeper cracks in its structure.
Arsenal have received a formal warning from UEFA following a delayed kick-off during their Champions League clash with Sporting CP, putting additional pressure on manager Mikel Arteta.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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