| Date | Title | Description |
| 11.11.2024 | Nigeria: TIA 2024 Celebrates Innovation, Recognises Tech Experts | Tech Innovation Awards (TIA 2024), at the weekend in Lagos, celebrated technology innovation and resilience that transformed Nigeria's tech space, while recognising technology experts and organisations that have worked towards Nigeria's dig... |
| 11.11.2024 | Nigeria: NCS - Nitma Awards Will Create Tech Innovation, Boost Economy | Emma Okonji
The President of Nigeria Computer Society (NCS), Dr. Muhammad Sirajo Aliyu has explained the importance of the annual National Information Technology Merit Awards (NITMA), organised by NCS, insisting that the awards have been de... |
| 09.11.2024 | The VAT Tug-of-War: A Recipe for Chaos in Nigeria's Tax System | The debate over Value Added Tax (VAT) collection in Nigeria is heating up. The Chairman of the Presidential Tax Reform Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, has raised alarms about the potential chaos that could ensue if states are allowed to collect V... |
| 08.11.2024 | Nigeria: Concerns Rise Over 'Borrow-Me-Credit' Service in Nigerian Telecom Sector | The Association of Telecom Entrepreneurs, representing Nigeria's airtime distribution sector, has raised concerns over what it describes as excessive costs and a troubling lack of transparency surrounding the "borrow-me-credit" sc... |
| 07.11.2024 | Nigerians and Social Media Usage | The advent of social media has been no doubt life transforming and life defining for many people around the globe. Nigerians are no exceptions.
That, suddenly, communication can be social, seamless and synchronized, with many people around ... |
| 07.11.2024 | Nigeria: CJN Calls for Improved Strategies, Innovation to Protect Telecoms Consumers' Data | Worried about the continuous misuse of personal data of telecoms consumers, which has exposed them to increased risk of identity theft, coupled with the frequent hacking of customers' online banking app, leading to loss of huge sums of mone... |
| 05.11.2024 | Bridging the Digital Divide: Nigeria's Tech Transformation | Nigeria stands at a crossroads. The nation is rich in potential, yet it grapples with significant challenges in its tech landscape. The rise of Human Mobile Devices (HMD) and the push for skills in emerging technologies like AI and blockcha... |
| 05.11.2024 | Empowering Nigeria's Future: The Rise of Financial Literacy and Capital Market Education | In the heart of Nigeria, a silent revolution is brewing. It’s not about politics or oil; it’s about knowledge. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Wema Bank are leading the charge, transforming the landscape of financial litera... |
| 05.11.2024 | Nigeria: Artificial Intelligence and the Law - The Future of Legal Practice (Part 3) | Introduction
In the last instalment of this treatise, we discussed key aspects of Nigerian Legal practice, the impact of AI on it and public concern over its misuse. Today's discussion will continue with same, and start by posing the questi... |
| 04.11.2024 | Nigeria: Wema Bank's Alat Xplore - Pioneering Financial Literacy With Nigeria's 1st Teen Banking App | Oluchi Chibuzor writes on Wema Bank's ALAT Xplore App, Nigeria's first licensed banking App tailored specifically to teenagers ages 13 to 17
As the world rapidly evolves into a digital and interconnected marketplace, financial literacy amon... |
| 31.10.2024 | Nigeria: HMD Introduces Human Feature Into Phone Design | Tech innovator, Human Mobile Devices (HMD), has spearheaded the dumbphone trend by reimagining feature phone classics for the modern day as consumers sought to limit their screen time for their own mental wellbeing.
The European phone manuf... |
| 31.10.2024 | Nigeria: Developing Skills in Ai, Blockchain Technologies Will Boost Nigeria's Economy | HP's Managing Director, Southern and Central Africa, Mr. Yesh Surjoodeen, speaks about the challenges in tech industry, strategic investments in digital infrastructure, and the need for focused skills development in emerging technologies li... |
| 31.10.2024 | Nigeria: Agama - SEC to Infuse Cybersecurity, Ai, Others in Curriculum Review | In its avowed commitment to fostering a robust and comprehensive capital market education for Nigerian universities, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken steps to better align the curriculum to include Cybersecurity, Artif... |
| 31.10.2024 | Nigeria: My-G - Catering to the Entertainment, Connectivity Needs of Young Nigerians | My-G, an innovative and affordable data offering, was recently introduced by Globacom to cater to the entertainment and connectivity needs of young Nigerians.
To promote its latest offering, the telecoms giant is reaching out to youth acros... |
| 27.10.2024 | Africa: Huawei Calls for High-Quality Microgrid to Light Up a Greener Africa | Huawei Digital Power sub-Saharan Africa is excited to announce the recent showcase of FusionSolar solutions at Nigeria Energy, that took place from
October 15 to 17, 2024, in Lagos, Nigeria.
This pivotal event brought together industry lead... |
| 22.10.2024 | Nigeria: Tackling Nigeria's Electoral Challenges Utilising Ai | As far back as independence, Nigeria's electioneering process has been tumultuous, mostly fraudulent, rancorous and violent. The circle of elections which the new democratic dispensation ushered in from 1999 hasn't fared much better. If any... |
| 21.10.2024 | Nigeria: Digital Transformation, Culture, Technology and Innovation | A successful digital transformation rests on a harmonious balance between culture, technology, and innovation, argues TOPE FASORANTI
The Fourth Industrial Revolution, characterised by rapid technological advancements, has brought unpreceden... |
| 21.10.2024 | Nigeria: Emocom, Opentext Proffer Tech Solutions to Boost Productivity | Emocom Technology and Consulting Limited, in partnership with Opentext, an enterprise software company and Mitsumi Distribution, held a workshop on IT Operations Management (ITOM), where they showcased the latest technology solutions that w... |
| 21.10.2024 | Nigeria: Stakeholders Urge FG to Secure Telecoms Infrastructure | Abuja — Key stakeholders in the telecommunications sector have urged the federal government to take over the security of telecommunications infrastructure, which had now been designated as Critical National Infrastructure (CNI).
The stakeho... |
| 17.10.2024 | Nigeria: NSIG Graduates 5th Cohort As Future Leaders in the Digital Space | The Nigerian School on Internet Governance (NSIG), championed by the Internet Society Nigeria Chapter has successfully concluded its 5th cohort, graduating a new wave of leaders poised to shape the future of the digital world.
The President... |
| 17.10.2024 | Nigeria: Use ICT to Propagate Love, Peace Cleric Urges Nigerians | Nigerians have been called upon to take advantage of the fast growing penetration of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) tools in the country to spread the message of love and peace.
The call was made by the National Chairman, N... |
| 17.10.2024 | Nigeria: Analyst Calls for Enhanced Cyber-Security Measures to Prevent Breach of National Security | As Nigeria records an increasing trend in cyber-related crimes in various facets of the economy, a security analyst and consultant; Mr. Matthew Ibadin has called for urgent upscale of cyber-security measures put in place by the government t... |
| 15.10.2024 | Nigeria: Experts - Technology Devices Can Increase Mental Health Cases | Emma Okonji
Experts in the fields of technology and medicine have acknowledged the positive impact of technology in driving global digital transformation, but have argued that over dependence on digital tools and social media platforms have... |
| 12.10.2024 | Africa: Nigeria Is Pacesetter in Fight Against Cybercrime in Africa, Says Interpol | Abuja — The International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol), has said that the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC), is setting the pace in the fight against cybercrime in Africa.
The Director Interpol Cybercrime... |
| 11.10.2024 | Platnova’s Journey to the Startup World Cup: From Vision to Victory | In the bustling halls of San Francisco’s Startup World Cup 2024 finals, Platnova stood among the world’s most innovative startups. The air buzzed with energy, as various founders from all corners of the globe pitched groundbreaking ideas to... |
| 10.10.2024 | TECNO's Bold Steps: Empowering Youth and Innovating Technology in Southeast Asia and Africa | In a world where dreams often feel out of reach, TECNO is stepping up. The innovative technology brand is on a mission to inspire the youth of Southeast Asia and Africa. With its recent campaigns, TECNO is not just selling products; it’s ig... |
| 10.10.2024 | Nigeria: Olaopa Tasks Ncpwd On Credible Data As People With Disabilities Rise to 35.5m | The Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission ( FCSC), Prof. Tunji Olaopa, on Wednesday urged the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) to gather credible data about its members.
Olaopa spoke when the officials of... |
| 08.10.2024 | Nigeria: Walson-Jack Urges Public Servants to Take It, Digitalisation Seriously | Abuja — Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs Esther Didi Walson-Jack, has tasked public servants to embrace to begin to take IT and digitalisation very seriously because promotion test is computer based.
She made the appeal in Abuja... |
| 08.10.2024 | Nigeria: Ibom Air, Others to Address Local Needs With Tech Innovation Challenge | Ibom Air and other sponsors have identified with Ibom Innovation Network, organisers of Akwa Ibom Tech Week, to support tech startups in developing local solutions that will help Ibom Air address some of the identified challenges in the Avi... |
| 08.10.2024 | Nigeria: Tecno Champions Ai Consumer Electronics Innovation in Nigeria | As emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) continue to drive global digital transformation, TECNO, a global technology company has built innovation around AI that will enhance consumer electronics in Nigeria.
The company has... |
| 03.10.2024 | Nigeria: Sony Introduces Ult Power Sound Series Products in Nigeria | Determined to offer Nigerians a revolutionary option in home and outdoor entertainment, Sony has officially launched its latest ULT Power Sound Series.
The speakers and headphones are custom-built and assembled with top-quality craftsmanshi... |
| 29.09.2024 | Nigeria: World Bank Begins Education Programme On Generative Ai in Nigeria | Abuja — In one of the pioneering efforts to leverage free Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to enhance educational outcomes in a context where it is most needed, the World Bank has commenced an experiment in Edo State.
Generativ... |
| 23.09.2024 | Africa's Tech Renaissance: A New Dawn for Innovation and Identity Management | Africa stands at the precipice of a technological renaissance. With the rise of companies like Cavista Holdings, the continent is poised to transform its economic landscape through innovation and skill development. This shift is not just ab... |
| 23.09.2024 | The Pulse of Progress: Technology's Role in Nigeria's Fertility and Power Sectors | In the heart of Nigeria, two sectors pulse with potential: fertility care and power supply. Both are at a crossroads, where technology meets tradition, promising a brighter future. The Bridge Clinic in fertility care and the Transmission Co... |
| 22.09.2024 | Nigeria: Capturing Reality's Blurred Lines | Through the fusion of photography and mixed media, Mariagoretti Chinenye Eze presents a provocative commentary on contemporary society, inviting viewers to reflect on their own place within the digital landscape. Okechukwu Uwaezuoke reports... |
| 20.09.2024 | Navigating the AI Frontier: Nigeria's Digital Evolution | Nigeria stands at a crossroads. The nation, Africa's largest economy, is shifting gears from traditional industries to a knowledge-based economy. The engine driving this transformation? Artificial Intelligence (AI). Recently, the Nigeria In... |
| 19.09.2024 | Nigeria: Bridge Clinic Series - Role of Technology in Fertility Care | Oladimeji Ajayi
Since ancient times, there has been a strong connection between medicine and technology with some notable advancements and innovations that paved the way for future developments.
Ancient cultures developed medicinal herbal r... |
| 19.09.2024 | Nigeria: Zoho Launches Ai-Rich Version of Zoho Analytics | Zoho Corporation, a leading global technology company, has launched a new version of Zoho Analytics--Zoho's self-service BI and analytics platform.
Among more than 100 other enhancements, Zoho Analytics has developed powerful new AI and ML ... |
| 19.09.2024 | Nigeria: Durodola - ID Holder's Consent Imperative in Identity Management | Founder and Chief Innovation Officer of UrbanID Global, Mr. Olatunji Durodola, speaks to Emma Okonji on a range of digital identity technology matters, at a time when the world is grappling with how to solve data privacy and identity manage... |
| 19.09.2024 | Nigeria: FG Fixes H1 2025 for Launch of Scada System in Bid to Stabilise National Power Grid | The federal government through the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) yesterday carried out a demonstration of the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system being built in partnership with the World Bank to help stabilise t... |
| 19.09.2024 | Africa: Making Africa Technology Hub | Raheem Akingbolu writes on how Cavista Holdings is living up to its promise to groom more software engineers in Africa and impact the continent's economy with technology
The giant strides being made by Cavista Technologies and its parent co... |
| 19.09.2024 | Nigeria: Nitra - Stakeholders Give Imperatives for Ai Adoption in Nigeria | Nigeria, Africa's largest economy, is rapidly transitioning into a knowledge-based economy with the prospects of adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI), which is an enabler of growth, innovation, and increased productivity. This was the f... |
| 11.09.2024 | Nigeria: Ncair, Google Launch N100m Ai Fund to Empower Nigerian Startups | The National Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (NCAIR), with support from Google, yesterday, announced the launch of the AI Fund, a N100 million initiative aimed at supporting Nigerian startups that are leveraging Artificial I... |
| 10.09.2024 | Nigeria: Etranzact, EDC Partner to Survey Msmes Readiness On Ai | etranzact and the Enterprise Development Centre - EDC, Pan Atlantic University) have partnered to conduct a survey to ascertain the level of knowledge and readiness of operators of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises towards Artificial Int... |
| 10.09.2024 | Nigeria: HP - Recycled Materials Used in Producing Computer Since 2019 | Computer makers, HP said it had that it made use of over one billion pounds of recycled materials in its products and packaging since 2019.
The company's Senior Vice President, Product Design and Sustainability, Stacy Wolff, disclosed this ... |
| 05.09.2024 | Nigeria: Advocating for Sustainability of Media Business in the Digital Age, the MTN Way | The overarching objective of the MTN Media Innovation Summit, which was held in collaboration with Pan-Atlantic University (PAU), Nigeria; and University of Johannesburg (UJ), South Africa, was to advocate for the sustainability and surviva... |
| 04.09.2024 | Uber conducting internal review as drivers expect ride-hailing companies to raise prices | Ride-hailing platforms are considering raising ride fares as fuel prices soar to ₦897 per litre, following two months of fuel shortages in Nigeria. If they adjust fares, the platforms would need to find a middle ground that will balance the... |
| 29.08.2024 | Empowering Women Through Technology: A New Dawn in Nigeria | In a world where technology is the new currency, Nigeria is making strides to ensure that young women are not left behind. The Girls' Education and Skills Partnership (GESP) Programme, launched by Yaba College of Technology in collaboration... |
| 29.08.2024 | Nigeria: NIMC, Galaxy Backbone to Lead Discussions At Egovt Summit 2024 | The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) and the Galaxy Backbone are set to lead discussions on eGovernance at the Nigeria eGovernment Summit, scheduled to hold on September 20, 2024, at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Lagos.
Themed: 'T... |
| 29.08.2024 | Nigeria: Google Search for Use of AI Increased By 40% in Nigeria - Report | A recent report released by Google, shows that Artificial Intelligence (AI) was searched more than ever in 2024 in Nigeria and around the world, with search coming from Nigerian users.
According to the report, search trends in Nigeria relat... |
| 27.08.2024 | From Banking as a service to App as a service: How Fintava helps you launch your startup in a few days | Fintava is a banking-as-a-service startup, which means businesses plug into its API to embed banking services without worrying about compliance, regulation or licenses.
However, Fintava is taking banking as a service a step further with a s... |
| 26.08.2024 | Nigeria: 15wins Ventures Set to Launch Joble App to Revolutionise Meeting Efficiency | A Dutch-based venture builder and global investment hub, 15Wins Ventures, has announced the launch of an innovative AI-powered platform, Joble, designed to revolutionise meeting efficiency and productivity.
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO)... |
| 25.08.2024 | Nigeria: NIA Dig Resigns, Cites Personal, Family Reasons | Abuja — The Director General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Ahmed Abubakar, yesterday announced his resignation, citing personal and family issues.
Abubakar announced his decision after submitting his resignation letter to Presi... |
| 24.08.2024 | Nigeria: Gesp - Yabatech Partners Unicef, Inaugurates ICT Training Programme for 5,250 Young Women | Yaba College of Technology, in collaboration with UNICEF and other partners, yesterday inaugurated the Girls' Education and Skills Partnership (GESP) Programme to equip 5,250 girls and young women with essential ICT skills. The initiative a... |
| 22.08.2024 | Nigeria: Global Consumers Engage More With Ai Tools to Enhance Work, Life Style - Report | In light of the rapid technology advancements, global consumers are engaging more with emerging technology like Artificial Intelligence (AI), using it to enhance their work and lifestyle, a recent report by Kaspersky, a global cybersecurity... |
| 20.08.2024 | Nigeria: Western Digital Unveils Next-Generation Ai Storage Solutions At Flash Memory Summit 2024 | Western Digital, a prominent leader in flash and hard disk drive (HDD) data storage, made a significant impact at this year's Flash Memory Summit (FMS) 2024 by introducing innovative storage solutions designed to meet the growing demands of... |
| 15.08.2024 | Revamping Education and Revenue: Nigeria's Leap into the Digital Age | Nigeria stands at a crossroads. The nation grapples with a learning crisis while simultaneously striving to modernize its revenue collection systems. Recent initiatives reflect a broader ambition: to harness technology for societal growth. ... |
| 14.08.2024 | Empowering Nigeria's Youth: A Digital Revolution in Benue State | In the heart of Nigeria, a digital revolution is brewing. Benue State is taking bold steps to empower its youth through a partnership with Google. The initiative aims to train 10,000 young people in Information and Communication Technology ... |
| 13.08.2024 | Nigeria: Sanwo-Olu to Unveil Digitalised Lagos Revenue Portal Thursday | In a bid to simplified non-tax payment process by residents and corporate entities in Lagos, the state Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, would this Thursday formally inaugurate the innovative Lagos Revenue Portal (LRP) for the benefit of al... |
| 12.08.2024 | Nigeria: Ransomware Groups Manipulate Stolen Data to Increase Pressure On Targets - Report | Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, has released a new dark web report, tagged, 'Turning the Screws: The Pressure Tactics of Ransomware Gangs', which details how cybercriminals are weaponisin... |
| 11.08.2024 | Navigating Nigeria's Telecom Landscape: Changes and Challenges Ahead | The Nigerian telecommunications sector is undergoing significant changes. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is at the helm, steering the industry through a maze of regulations and consumer needs. Recently, the NCC extended the de... |
| 09.08.2024 | Nigeria: After 12 Years, Govt Reviews Curriculum With Technology, New Skills in Focus | Abuja — After 12 years of curriculum review, the federal government has said there is no going back in delivering to Nigerians a reviewed curriculum for its basic and senior secondary schools which is aimed at addressing the current learnin... |
| 08.08.2024 | Nigeria: Experts Harp On Tech Innovation for African Development | Experts at the recently concluded Titans of Tech Conference and Expo 2024, themed: 'Tech for Good', explored the burgeoning landscape of tech-driven solutions, examining how advancements in mobile technology, artificial intelligence, and da... |
| 08.08.2024 | Nigeria: NCC Partners Nitra On ICT Growth Conference 4.0 | The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) and CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida is billed to lead stakeholders to the annual roundtable and the fourth edition of the NITRA ICT Growth Conference that will x-ray the... |
| 08.08.2024 | Nigeria: Africacomicade's Gamathon Returns for Fourth Edition | Iyke Bede writes that Gamathon, Africa's premier convention for the interactive and immersive media industry, is a major event, attracting an average of over 2,000 unique visitors annually who come to learn, connect, and showcase their proj... |
| 06.08.2024 | Nigeria: How Afree Mobile App Has Become Game Changer for Connecting Users Within the African Continent | Esther Oluku
A new mobile application and pan-African social network, AFREE, has launched its operation in Nigeria with a media parley and conference.
Making the announcement in Lagos, Country Director and Head, AFREE Nigeria, Dr. Joshua Ar... |
| 06.08.2024 | Nigeria: NCC Issues Guidelines On Telecoms Tariff Plans, Promotional Activities | The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has issued guidelines on tariff plans, bundles and promotional activities.
The directive for the guidelines was issued to telecommunications operators, asking them to simplify their tariff plans,... |
| 02.08.2024 | The Pulse of Progress: Celebrating Innovation and Excellence in Africa | In the heart of Africa, two stories emerge, intertwining innovation and excellence. One tale unfolds in the bustling streets of Lagos, Nigeria, where Smile360 Dental Specialist Clinic shines as a beacon of dental care. The other story takes... |
| 01.08.2024 | Nigeria: Smile360 Wins Big At Nhea, Boasts Advanced Technology | Again, Smile360 Dental Specialist Clinic has won the Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Awards (NHEA) for Best Dental Service Provider for the eighth consecutive time.
The dental clinic received its latest win at the NHEA's 10th Anniversary whi... |
| 01.08.2024 | Africa: Google Announces 8th Cohort of Startups Accelerator Programme | Google has announced the 8th cohort of its Google for Startups Accelerator Africa programme.
This year's cohort features ten innovative startups from Nigeria, Kenya, Rwanda, and South Africa, selected from nearly 1,000 applications, highlig... |
| 31.07.2024 | Bridging the Digital Divide: Empowering Africa's Future Generations | In a world increasingly driven by technology, the gap between those with digital skills and those without is widening. This divide is particularly pronounced in Africa, where access to quality education and resources remains a challenge. Ho... |
| 25.07.2024 | Nigeria: Nabu, HP to Empower 25m African Children On Digital Literacy | NABU, a tech-enabled publisher of multilingual books, providing children with quality, culturally relevant, bilingual stories has collaborated with HP to empower African children, Nigeria inclusive with digital learning skills by 2030.
Anno... |
| 25.07.2024 | Nigeria: Again, Stakeholders Push for Establishment of Technology, Business Development Bank | Members of the Association of Telecommunications, Information Technology, Cable Satellite Network Operators and Allied Services Employers' of Nigeria (ATICEN), have again reminded the Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria, Dr. Olayemi Micheal C... |
| 25.07.2024 | Nigeria: Despite Challenges, Telecoms Industry Contribution to Nigeria's GDP Maintained Steady Growth in Three Years | Emma Okonji
Despite the difficult times faced by telecoms operators in delivering telecoms services across all sectors of the Nigerian economy, the contribution of telecoms industry to Nigeria's Gross Domestic Product (GDP), has maintained ... |
| 24.07.2024 | Nigeria: Linda Ogbonye - Leveraging Ai, Data Analytics, and Esg for Brand Success | In the dynamic and rapidly evolving landscape of brand and media strategy, Linda Ogbonye stands out as a visionary leader, innovator, and trailblazer, harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics, and advanced commun... |
| 24.07.2024 | Nigeria: Driving Insurance Sector With Technology | Ebere Nwoji writes on how the National Insurance Commission is making effort to position insurance as a technology -driven sector
Insurance sector operators, like every other forward-looking sector, are determined to leverage on technology ... |
| 23.07.2024 | Africa, Technology and the Quest for Disruption and Opportunities | The current moment offers a leapfrogging opportunity for Africa to use technology in transforming traditional socio-economic sectors, argues Jane Nkechi Egerton-Idehen
It is a great honour to be among great African leaders and to listen to ... |
| 22.07.2024 | Nigeria: Foul Tongue of Danbilki Commander | A viral video on the social media last week of the Kano-based "Sojan Baka" [literally, soldier of the mouth] Alhaji Abdulhamid Danbilki Commander being handcuffed and mercilessly whipped caused shock, consternation and shrug in eq... |
| 01.07.2024 | Nigeria: Omosehin Charges Actuaries On Shaping Future of Insurance With Ai | The Commissioner for Insurance, Mr Olusegun Ayo Omosehin, has charged members of the Nigerian Actuarial Society (NAS) to collaborate, innovate, and lead the way in shaping the future of the Nigerian insurance industry through continuous evo... |
| 01.07.2024 | Nigeria: 76% of Companies Improved On Cyber Defenses - Report | Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, has released its findings from its recent survey, titled: "Cyber Insurance and Cyber Defenses 2024: Lessons from IT and Cybersecurity Leaders."
A... |
| 27.06.2024 | Nigeria: Ribadu - Nigeria Needs Robust National Cybersecurity Intelligence, Strategies for Digital Transformation | The National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu has stressed the need for robust national cybersecurity intelligence initiatives and strategies that will enable Nigeria achieve a successful digital transformation and safe cyberspace.
Riba... |
| 27.06.2024 | Nigeria: Internet Subscriptions Maintain Steady Growth to 164.4m As Mobile Broadband Penetration Hits 43.53 Percent | The latest statistics released by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has showed a steady growth in active internet subscriptions in one year, from April 2023 to March 2024.
According to the statistics, the total number of active ... |
| 26.06.2024 | Nigeria: Ministers At War | Ministers trade words over ownership of AI implementation platform,writes
The proposed implementation strategy and platform to grow Artificial Intelligence (AI) is now a source of disagreement between immediate past Communications & Dig... |
| 26.06.2024 | Nigeria: MTN Nigeria Hosts High-Level Forum to Innovate Digital Education | Funmi Ogundare
Key stakeholders from the public and private sector, academia, government agencies, as well as officials of MTN Nigeria recently converged on Rooftop MTN Plaza, Ikoyi, for a high-level focused group discussion on education.
I... |
| 26.06.2024 | Nigeria: Ilift Foundation Inaugurates Dlei to Equip 2,000 Students With Digital, Leadership Skills | Funmi Ogundare
iLift Foundation, a non-governmental organisation (NGO) dedicated to empowering youth in underserved African communities, has launched its 'Digital, Leadership, and 21st Century Empowerment Initiative (DLEI)'.
In collaboratio... |
| 18.06.2024 | Nigeria: Adrian Wood Returns to Nigeria, Moves to Rebrand Ntel With Fresh Investors | The former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MTN Nigeria, Mr. Adrian Wood, who left Nigeria in 2004, has returned to the Nigerian telecoms space as the new Chief Executive Officer of ntel, the telecoms company that was unbundled from NITEL a... |
| 14.06.2024 | West Africa: Nigeria Commended for Surpassing 225,000 Domain Names | The global community of Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has commended Nigeria for surpassing the 225,000 mark for all registered .ng domain names in the country.
The total domain names of the .ng registry increas... |
| 11.06.2024 | Nigeria: Police Working On Modern Technologies to Stop Kidnapping in Nigeria, Says Dig Alabi | Ado Ekiti — The coordinating Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) in charge of Southwest, Sylvester Alabi, has said the Nigeria Police Force was already working on the use of modern technologies to stop kidnapping and other crimes in Ni... |
| 05.06.2024 | Nigerian Teams Shine At Huawei ICT Competition | Abuja — Four teams from Nigeria have secured two grand prizes, and two first prizes at the Huawei ICT competition 2023-2024 global final.
At the fierce competition held recently in Shenzhen, China, designed to help students enhance their IC... |
| 05.06.2024 | Nigeria: Winners Emerge At 2024 Microsoft Office Specialist World Championship | ReadManna Empowerment Initiative (REI) has unveiled the Nigerian team for the 2024 Microsoft Office Specialist World Championship for Students (MOSWC), to hold from July 28 to 31, at Disneyland, USA.
The MOSWC is keenly competed annually by... |
| 21.05.2024 | Nigeria: ICT Will Revolutionise Justice Delivery' | That Law Reports go to the heart of legal practice, is not a mere aphorism. No Lawyer can effectively conduct a case successfully without the aid of reliable law reports, as this is the tool that Lawyers in most jurisdictions, if not all, r... |
| 17.05.2024 | Africa's Tech Future - Daniel Oyeduntan Leads the Charge | Daniel Oyeduntan, a seasoned professional with about a decade of experience in data science and machine learning, is capturing the attention of the technology industry across EMEA.
Commencing his career as a Data Analyst at Linkage Assuranc... |
| 17.05.2024 | Nigeria: Edniesal Consulting Announces CIO C-Suite Awards for African Tech Driven Innovations | Dike Onwuamaeze
The Edniesal Consulting Limited (ECL) has announced the launch of the 5th edition of the CIO and C-Suite Awards Africa.
The ECL said that the award is a prestigious event dedicated to recognising and celebrating those who ha... |
| 16.05.2024 | Nigeria: Leveraging Emerging Technologies to Improve SME Productivity in Nigeria | Lynda Saint-Nwafor
Nigeria's economic challenges have seen it suffer two significant recessions in recent years; still, Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) have provided much-needed succor to millions of Nigerians struggling to se... |
| 15.05.2024 | Nigeria: Vizo Unveils Revolutionary Gold Trading, Bill Settlement, Virtual Trading App | Precious Ugwuzor A comprehensive, safe, and secured application for digital assets management and trading of actual gold has debuted on play store and iOS. It is called Vizo, formerly known as Zupago.
The app is also a wallet system that en... |
| 15.05.2024 | Nigeria: Exclusive Networks Inaugurates West African Office in Lagos | Exclusive Networks, a global cyber security specialist organisation, recently, inaugurated it's West African office in Victoria Island, Lagos, with the aim of creating job opportunities and contributing to the technology landscape in the co... |
| 15.05.2024 | Nigeria: Cyber Charge, Taxation and Minimum Wage | In the last couple of weeks, two issues have dominated discussion about Tinubu's economy: the imposition of a cyber security charge on Nigerian bank customers by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the demand by organized labour through t... |
| 14.05.2024 | Nigeria: Cybersecurity Levy - Matters Arising | The report that President Bola Tinubu has now ordered the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to suspend the implementation of the proposed Cybersecurity Levy must come to many Nigerians as some sort of relief, but before we deal with the sense o... |
| 13.05.2024 | Nigeria: Bad Law, Needless Levy | A few weeks ago, Nigerians were startled by a legislation that had largely escaped public awareness. This legislation, which has since undergone substantial amendment carries profound implications for the financial health of every Nigerian,... |
| 13.05.2024 | Nigeria: Presidency - Tinubu Suspends Cybersecurity Levy to Prevent Overburdening Nigerians | Deji Elumoye, Chuks Okocha, Michael Olugbode, Emmanuel Addeh and Sunday Aborisade in Abuja
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, at the weekend, directed suspension of the implementation of the cybersecurity levy, as provided for in the Cybersecurit... |
