Technology

Nigeria Needs Strong Policy Implementing Institutions to Enjoy Technology Impact, Says Inuwa

“We need to have strong institutions to implement these policies and strategies for the realisation of our goals and objectives”, said the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa. Inuwa who spoke at at a workshop themed “Intel AI programme for Africa Deep-Tech startups, Ecosystem stakeholders” which was organised by […]

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Africa Fintech Summit 2024 to Hold on Sideline of World Bank/IMF Spring Meetings

Africa’s financial technology leaders are gathering in Washington DC, US, on the sidelines of the IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings on April 17, 2024. The Africa Fintech Summit, Africa’s most influential bi-annual confluence of regulators, policymakers, founders, investors, and entrepreneurs from across the globe, is excited to be back in the US Capital, hosting 2024’s first […]

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Seplat Energy Emerges Leadership Newspaper Oil & Gas Company of 2024

Seplat Energy Plc, a Nigerian independent energy company listed on both the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) and the London Stock Exchange (LSE), has emerged as the Leadership Newspaper Oil & Gas Company of the Year. The Company was honoured at the recently concluded Leadership Annual Conference and Awards held in Abuja. According to the Leadership […]

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Airtel Africa Set for Ground-Breaking Kick-off of First NXtra Data Centre at Eko Atlantic City

Airtel Africa is set to host a ground-breaking ceremony to kick off the construction of its first NXtra Data Center. The event, scheduled to hold  at Eko Atlantic, Victoria Island, Lagos is expected to have in attendance distinguished guests, including the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu; his Ogun State counterpart, Prince Dapo Abiodun; and […]

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Vertiv Launches Free Online Tool to Streamline Data Centre Planning, Design

Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, today unveiled a new tool designed to transform and simplify the configuration of prefabricated modular (PFM) data centres. Available now in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), the Vertiv™ Modular Designer Lite is a user-friendly, web-based application aimed at streamlining the process of designing Vertiv™ SmartMod™ […]

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Saudi Arabia Emerges World’s Most AI-Ready Government with 100 % Score 

Saudi Arabia (KSA) is leading in Artificial Intelligence (AI) readiness. According to Stocklytics.com, the country ranked first globally in the Government Strategy Index for Artificial Intelligence, boosting a score of 100. This significant achievement places Saudi Arabia at the forefront of global AI leadership, surpassing 60 other evaluated nations. Stocklytics Financial analyst Edith Reads shared her […]

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NDPC Gives Organisations Collecting Personal Data of  Nigerians Three Months to Register or Risk Stiff Penalties

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) given all entities, including businesses, educational institutions, healthcare providers, and other organisations that collect personal data of individuals an ultimatum to register with the NDPC. The Commission in a post on its verified FaceBook page said that the registration is ongoing and mandatory in accordance with Section 5(d) of […]

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Tecno Unveils CAMON 30 Premier 5G at Mobile World Congress

TECNO made waves at the 2024 Mobile World Congress (MWC) by unveiling its groundbreaking PolarAce Imaging System, featuring the cutting-edge Sony Imaging Chip. This groundbreaking technology is set to debut in the upcoming CAMON 30 Premier 5G, promising a paradigm shift in smartphone photography and imaging capabilities. TECNO’s PolarAce Imaging System marks a bold leap […]

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Why Ghana Apex Bank Revoked FX License of GTB & First Bank

The Bank of Ghana has suspended the foreign exchange trading licences of two Nigerian-owned banks operating in the neighbouring West African nation-Guaranty Trust Bank and First Bank — over “fraudulent documentation” in their forex operations. In a statement, the Ghanaian regulator said the suspension will become effective from March 18, 2024, for one month. “Bank […]

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FINALLY: Binance Ends All Naira Services, Asks Users to Converts Assets into Crypto

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has ended its naira services, the company said on Tuesday. It listed the timeline for the closure, asking users to take needed action. “Users are encouraged to withdraw NGN, trade their NGN assets, or convert NGN into crypto prior to the discontinuation of these NGN services,” Binance said in a statement. “From […]

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