Business
  • November 22, 2024

Foreign Nationals, 113 All from Asia Involved in High-level Cybercrimes, Hacking Now in Custody at Nigeria’s Correctional Centre

China, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Brazil, Philippines and Malaysia nationals to cool-off in Kuje and Suleja correctional facilities until the next adjourned date over high-level cybercrimes, hacking, and activities threatening national security. The group which were arraigned on a 6 count charge bothering on cyber crime includes 113 foreign nationals, comprising of 87 men and 26 […]

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NIMC DG/CEO. Engr. Abisoye Coker Odusote
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  • November 22, 2024

Nigerians to Pay for New Multipurpose National ID, No Funding for Project, Says NIMC

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has revealed that Nigerians will have to pay for the new multipurpose national Identity card due to limited government revenue and to ensure that it is produced for only those who need it. According to Dr. Peter Iwegbu, Head of Card Management Services at NIMC, the decision was made […]

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Olatubosun Alake, Lagos State commissioner for innovation, science, and technology.
Business
  • November 22, 2024

Lagos Plans First AI Usage Guidelines in Nigeria, Says Regulations Almost Ready

The Lagos State has intentions to publish Nigeria’s first Artificial Intelligence (AI) guidelines, paving the path for responsible technology use. Olatubosun Alake, the Lagos State commissioner for innovation, science, and technology, announced the idea at the 4th Zenith Bank Tech Fair, which took place in Lagos yesterday. According to Alake, the regulations are being prepared […]

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 Business
  • November 22, 2024

MasterCard Spills Out Mentorship, Funding Offer for Edtech Start-ups

Applications are now open for the 2025 Mastercard Foundation Edtech Fellowship. The six-month, equity-free acceleration programme for edtech (education technology) start-ups is designed for high-growth and high-impact companies using technology and innovation to address challenges in the South African education system. The fellowship is organised in partnership with local non-profit Injini. Starting in April 2025, it […]

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Business
  • November 22, 2024

Dangote Cement Donates Multi-Million Naira Educational Projects to Lagos Schools 

Dangote Cement Plc, a cement manufacturer, has donated multi-million Naira educational support projects to secondary schools in Lagos as part of its social investment initiatives aimed at complementing the government’s efforts in providing quality and sustainable education in the state. The company’s management explained that the projects, which were commissioned and handed over to various […]

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L-R: Director, Marketing, Airtel Nigeria, Ismail Adeshina; COO, Mobihealth, Kelechi Haidome; CCO, Airtel Nigeria, Femi Oshinlaja; Founder/CEO, Mobihealth, Dr. Funmi Adewara; and Director, Corporate Communications & CSR, Airtel Nigeria, Femi Adeniran.
 Business
  • November 22, 2024

Airtel Nigeria Simplifies Access to Health Care in Partners with Mobihealth

Airtel Nigeria, a telecommunication and mobile money service provider, has announced a partnership with Mobihealth International, a pioneering telehealth service provider. This strategic collaboration is set to significantly improve healthcare access for millions of people across Nigeria, particularly in underserved communities. Under this partnership, Nigerians will enjoy affordable and round the clock access to Mobihealth’s […]

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Business
  • November 21, 2024

Airtel Africa Unveils Five-Year Plan with UNICEF Across 13 Countries on Digital Education

Airtel Africa, a provider of telecommunications and mobile money services across 14 African countries, has unveiled  its five-year partnership with United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), aimed at transforming education across the continent, has connected over 1,500 schools to the internet, trained 17,000 teachers, and reached nearly a million learners with quality digital education resources across […]

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L-R: Dr. Babatunde Adebiyi, Director, Legal, NCMM, Mrs. Nkechi Adedeji, Curator Lagos Museum, Mr. Olugbile Holloway, D.G, NCMM, Mr. Mohamad Darwish, CEO, IHS Nigeria and Mr. Ayotade Oyinlola, Group Chief Human Resources Officer, IHS Towers.
 Business
  • November 21, 2024

IHS Nigeria Partners National Commission for Museums & Monuments to Digitize Nigeria’s Cultural Heritage

IHS Nigeria, part of the IHS Holding Limited  group, one of the largest independent owners, operators, and developers of shared communications infrastructure in the world by tower count has announced a strategic partnership with the National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM) and the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, and the Creative Economy (FMACCE) to […]

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Business
  • November 21, 2024

Expect More Innovation in Powering & Cooling AI Racks for Data Centre, Vertiv Predicts I

AI continues to reshape the data centre industry, a reality reflected in the projected 2025 data centre trends from Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions. Vertiv experts anticipate increased industry innovation and integration to support high-density computing, regulatory scrutiny around AI, as well as increasing focus on sustainability and cybersecurity efforts. […]

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Business
  • November 21, 2024

Only You Can Stop Data Depletion, Stop Blaming Telecoms Operators, NCC Tells Consumers

The reoccurring cases of complaints by telecoms services’ consumers on how fast their data plans deplete at a fast speed shortly after subscribing to one, may just have been put to rest. According to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the consumer should not expect that the telecoms operators will be the one that will end […]

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