ITU’s newest member adds to the voices of the Pacific islands and Small Island Developing The Republic of Palau became the 194th Member State of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) during a ceremony today at United Nations Headquarters. Ilana Victorya Seid, the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Palau to the United Nations, handed Palau’s […]
Read MoreRohan Patil, regional manager for East Africa at Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, received personal recognition at the Connected Africa Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, for his participation in the panel and overall contribution to shaping Africa’s digital future. Hosted by the Kenyan Ministry of Information, Communication and the Digital Economy, the summit is an initiative towards shaping […]
Read More“You can run but you cannot hide from the digital footprint.” In a world where every click, every search, and every sign-up contributes to digital data, the concern for privacy remains paramount. Even with diligent efforts to not share personal information online, the question remains: is privacy truly achievable? The Illusion of Complete Privacy The […]
Read MoreTechnology leaders at the ITU Digital Skills Forum addressed the need for increased action to ensure that individuals everywhere have the digital skills to fully unlock the benefits of today’s technologies. Held from 17 to 19 September in Manama, Bahrain under the theme “Developing skills for digital transformation,” nearly 700 participants from 44 countries met […]
Read MoreFinding a reliable power solution can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. As Nigeria grapples with its myriad of challenges, one issue that refuses to bow is uninterrupted power supply. For many Nigerians, it’s a tale as old as time-the flickering lights, the endless queues for fuel, and the ever-present roar of […]
Read MoreThe United Kingdom (UK) has announced up to £1.9 million in financing to strengthen science, technology, and innovation in Ghana and Nigeria through its West Africa Research and Innovation Hub. The Sankore initiative would provide funds to the governments of Ghana and Nigeria to encourage the commercialisation of innovation solutions, strengthen innovation policy, and improve […]
Read MoreAMA PRESS RELEASE Tackling systemic barriers towards the participation of young women in Africa’s workforce will drive an estimated $287 billion to its economy by 2030, boosting GDP by five percent, a new report commissioned by the Mastercard Foundation reveals. Conducted in collaboration with McKinsey & Company, the study reinforces the crucial role of women’s […]
Read MoreDue Network has unveiled an significant expansion of its services tailored to the Nigerian market, following a successful launch of its global borderless payment platform, This expansion builds upon Due Network’s existing capabilities, introducing new features while reinforcing its commitment to improving global financial access for Nigerian businesses and individuals. The new services include embedded […]
Read MoreCommunications services, such as rich media messaging and conversational AI, will represent 32% of operator revenue from network application programming interfaces (APIs) by 2027. According to Juniper Research, the requirement for management tools over growing rich media technologies, such as RCS (Rich Communication Services) business messaging, will be a key driving factor in this growth […]
Read MoreNigeria needs to demonstrate accountability in relation to their data assets if it must attract investors in the country’s economy. According to the National Commissioner/CEO, Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC),Dr Vincent Olatunji, investors will be eager to do business in Nigeria if there is accountability in data assets management saying that there are at least […]
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