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Justice Ariwoola Applauds NCC’s Regulatory Strides as Worthy of Emulation

The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Hon. Justice Olukayode Ariwoola has pronounced the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), a worthy telecom regulator in Nigeria for its dedicated efforts in promoting awareness and knowledge of Information Communications Technologies (ICT), among the judiciary in particular, and the Nigerian public. The CJN who is the Chairman, Board of Governors […]

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NASENI and REA Forms Alliance to Deploy Solar Resources for Electricity Supply in Rural Nigeria

The government agencies in the key areas of Nigeria’s economy have formed alliance to deploy solar resources and other renewable energy technologies, to increase electricity supply to country’s rural areas. The agencies are: the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI)Rural Electrification Agency (REA). The Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the NASENI, Mr Khalil Halilu […]

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UOB, The EM District, and AEG Unveil “UOB LIVE,” Elevating ASEAN’s Entertainment Scene with a Cutting-Edge Indoor Event Hub

Top Organizers and Promoters Applaud ‘UOB LIVE’ as ASEAN’s Premier Comprehensive and Advanced Entertainment Venue BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach – 28 August 2023 – United Overseas Bank (UOB), in collaboration with The EM District and AEG, has revealed an unprecedented alliance aimed at unveiling “UOB LIVE” – a cutting-edge and most comprehensive indoor event […]

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Ex-Health Ministry Director, Dr Nnenna Ezeigwe Joins ‘Resolve to Save Lives Nigeria’ Board

Resolve to Save Lives Nigeria (RTSL Nigeria) announced the appointment of Dr. Nnenna Ezeigwe, Co-Founder and CEO, Environment for Health Development Initiative (E4HDI), to the RTSL Nigeria Board of Directors. RTSL Nigeria is part of Resolve to Save Lives, a global health nonprofit focused on preventing 100 million deaths from cardiovascular disease and making the […]

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Seplat CEO Advocates More Investments in Nigeria Nigeria’s Upstream Sector

There is a severe need for funding in the upstream and midstream segment of the energy sector in Nigeria, and relevant success stories from the country will facilitate these investments, the Chief Executive Officer, Seplat Energy Plc, Mr. Roger Brown, has said. He said attracting the necessary funding will be dependent on regulatory reforms, fiscal […]

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Nigeria’s fintech PalmPay Hits 25 Million Users Set to Consolidate Financial Inclusion Plans

PalmPay, Africa-focused fintech platform has hit 25 million users on its smartphone app with an “extensive” network of 500,000 mobile money agents and 300,000 merchants in its payments ecosystem. According to the fintech, its rapid growth within just four years of its market entry in Nigeria is a testament to the company’s robust strategy centred […]

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Why Nigeria Cannot Implement Cashless Policy Amid Rising Cases of Cybersecurity Risks

Despite the gains of the cashless policy in Nigeria, implementation is challenged due to inadequate critical infrastructure to support electronic payment systems, particularly in rural areas. According to the President, Information Security Society of Africa, Nigeria (ISSAN), and General Manager and Chief Compliance Officer, Ecobank Nigeria Limited, Dr. David Isiavwe, though the rise of online […]

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MobileGPT Set to Unleash AI Chatbot Technology on WhatsApp for African Users

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and OpenAI’s flagship software, the AI chatbot ChatGPT, have garnered widespread excitement in recent months. With advancements in natural language processing, personalization, and automation, AI tools like ChatGPT are transforming various industries and unlocking new possibilities. Now, the power of ChatGPT and AI is becoming even more accessible through MobileGPT, which brings […]

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NCC Tasks Telecoms Subscribers on Essence of WhatsApp Two-Factor Authentication

The Nigerian Communications Commission’s Computer Security Incident Response Team (NCC-CSIRT) has recommended that users of the popular messaging app, WhatsApp, set up Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) to avoid falling victim to account takeover by hackers. In an advisory issued on Tuesday, NCC-CSIRT noted that WhatsApp, which is a Meta-owned service, is increasingly becoming a prime target […]

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Cybercriminal Gangs Now Use AI-Generated YouTube Videos to Distribute Malware, NCC Warns

The Nigerian Communications Commission’s Computer Security Incident Response Team (NCC-CSIRT) has warned those looking to acquire pirated software and resources that they risk becoming victims of cybercriminal gangs that are using AI-generated YouTube videos to distribute malware. NCC-CSIRT further warned in its advisory that the consequences of falling victim can be significant for individuals and […]

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