The Swedish Government have hold talks with the Nigerian Communications Commission on areas of mutual benefit to both the NCC and the Swedish people. The talks took place when the Executive Vice Chairman of the NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida played host to the Swedish Ambassador, H. E. Annika Hahn-Englund who was on a courtesy visit […]
Read MoreChief executive officers, Top Government Executives as well as influential industry leaders from the ICT, Telecommunications and various sectors of the Nigerian economy are meeting this Friday, in Lagos Southwest Nigeria to brainstorm on ideas needed to leapfrog the nation’s digital economy. Meeting under the auspices of IDEA DINNER WITH THE CEOs, a brainchild of […]
Read MoreAfrica-focused fintech platform PalmPay has unveiled two new products in Nigeria, Unlimited Free Transfer and Target Savings, removing transfer fees to all banks and fintech platforms on its app. PalmPay announced the news today, saying with the Unlimited Free Transfer product, users of its app now have access to unlimited fund transfers to family and […]
Read MoreThe Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) signed two significant Memoranda of Understanding with the National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC) and the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), aimed at bolstering data protection initiatives across various sectors. The National Commissioner/CEO of NDPC, Dr Vincent Olatunji, represented NDPC, Director General, NLRC, Mr Lanre Gbajabiamila, […]
Read MoreSaudi 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 […]
Read MoreThe 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 […]
Read MoreThe 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 […]
Read MoreMaking a case for gas development in Nigeria, Seplat Energy Plc, a lNigerian independent energy company, said gas development is a clear solution to Nigeria’s immediate problems and remains a longer-term transition fuel. The Director New Energy at Seplat Energy, Mr. Effiong Okon, said this whilst delivering Keynote during the Gas Stakeholders Conversation panel session […]
Read MoreThe Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revoked the licenses of 4,173 Bureaux De Change Operators, accusing the affected institutions of failing to observe regulatory provisions. The apex in a statement on Friday by the bank’s Acting Director, Corporate Communications, Sidi Ali Hakama, said . the move is part of efforts to restore confidence in […]
Read MoreThe National Commissioner/CEO, Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr Vincent Olatunji, has expressed concern over the poor level of data protection compliance in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. Olatunji who was on a courtesy visit to the Director General/CEO, National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA), Mr Idris Musa with some members of the […]
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