The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) is worried that there are some personal data that are sensitive, which require additional safeguards, such as health records, labour union affiliation, sexual orientation, and information that can be used for discriminatory purposes. The National Commissioner/CEO, Dr Vincent Olatunji NDPC who made the observation while receiving the Minister of […]
Read MoreMicrosoft is ramping up investments in the next wave of Africa’s artificial intelligence (AI) evolution, to support businesses to solve a myriad of challenges and unlock new opportunities. This was the word from Lillian Barnard, president of Microsoft Africa, delivering a keynote presentation yesterday at Microsoft’s AI, A New Era event in Johannesburg. Discussing the infinite economic […]
Read MoreAirtel Africa Plc results for half year ended, September 2023, has revealed strong and resilient operating performance across all regions despite foreign exchange headwinds, specifically in Nigeria. According to the report, total customer base grew by 9.7% to 147.7 million, as the penetration of mobile data and mobile money services continued to rise, while driving […]
Read MoreDangote Cement in the nine months ended September 30, 2023 reported 15.2 percent increase in pan-African volumes which rose from 7.4Mt to 8.5Mt, compared to the corresponding period in 2022. Pan-African volumes refer to the volume of sales by Dangote Cement plants situated outside Nigeria. A review of the cement company’s unaudited results released on […]
Read MoreEcobank Nigeria has advised its customers and stakeholders to stay safe online and boost their cybersecurity initiatives against the rising activities of cyber criminals. In a message to customers via email, as part of the Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the bank enjoined customers to integrate four key measures into their online practices to safeguard their personal […]
Read MoreDon Bosco Science Academy, Ekpoma, Edo State, has emerged winner of the12th edition of Seplat Energy JV PEARLs Quiz , bagging the coveted prize of Ten Million Naira for a project and one hundred-thousand-naira (N100,000) scholarship for each of its three partaking students. The event is one of Seplat Energy Plc, Nigerian independent energy company […]
Read MoreThree companies, out of 81 companies that contested at the Nigerian Communication Commission’s inspired technology innovation talent hunt competition, shared the N30 million prize money equally. Nine other shortlisted companies went home with N500,000 consolation prizes each. Solaris GreenTech Hub, Knownow Africa Limited and Specxs Care Limited, came bright at the 2023 NCC’s Annual Hackathon Competition, […]
Read MoreToday’s Doodle celebrates iconic Nigerian footballer Rashidi Yekini, an accomplished forward nicknamed the “Goalsfather” for his ability to sneak shots by the keeper. On this day in 1963, he was born in Kaduna, Nigeria. The beginning of Yekini’s life was difficult as he faced homelessness and poverty. To make money, his first jobs were a […]
Read MoreThe Dangote Group, has received a significant accolade from Government and expressed Government’s position over the company’s numerous strides in Nigeria and across Africa. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, gave the recognition after several honours and awards were received by the company for creating thousands of jobs and touching lives. Tinubu who visited the Dangote’s compartment […]
Read MoreCommemorating the 2023 International Chef’s Day, 50 children from Nestlé for Healthier Kids (N4HK) beneficiary schools in Sagamu, Ogun State, had an immersive cooking experience with Nestlé Professional. The Company believes that encouraging children to be creative with food motivates them to try out healthier food options. Every year on International Chefs Day, Nestlé Nigeria […]
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