Technology

Nigeria’s Data Protection Ecosystem Value Hits N16.2bn as NDPC Generates N5.2bn in Two Years

The value of Nigeria’s data protection ecosystem now stands at whooping sum over N16.2 billion while the Nigerian Data Protection Commission (NDPC) generated over N5.2 billion in compliance revenue in the last two years of its operation. The National Commissioner of the NDPC, Dr Vincent Olatunji, who dropped the news during a virtual media chat […]

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Internet

Q4 NETWORK PERFORMANCE: 5G Reality Report Reveals Many 5G Devices in Lagos, Abuja But Without 5G Connectivity

Although Lagos leads with the average 5G coverage gap of 55.4%. more than half the time, a 5G phone in Lagos cannot connect to 5G network in the metropolitan city. In fact, 499 areas in the city are flagged as “Critical” (Gap > 70%), mostly in high-density commercial zones like Victoria Island, Lekki, and their […]

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Business

Dangote Cement Launches FairPlay Initiative to Drive Behavioural Change & Cultural Shift

Dangote Cement Plc’s Ibese Plant in Ogun State has launched a Safety FairPlay Initiative to drive behavioural change and cultural shift towards safety conducts among its employees. The roll-out scheduled to be replicated at all the plants of Dangote Cement Plc marked a significant milestone in strengthening the Company’s safety culture. The pilot launch of […]

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Technology

JUST IN: NDPC Not Revenue Making Commission, Says Dr Olatunji 

The Nigerian Data Protection Commission (NDPC), is excited about the great success it has in Nigeria and internationally recorded in the last two years of its establishment despite the fact that it is not a revenue marking Commission NDPC is a Federal Government organ of the Nigerian charged with the responsibility of personal data and […]

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Technology

Fresh Regulatory Framework Looms for Media, Technology Sector as NITDA, NBC Explore Strategic Collaboration

There are indications that the media and the technology sector should expect fresh regulatory framework. This is on the heels of a meeting between the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa and the Director General of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), Mr Charles Ebuebu. Speaking during the meeting, Inuwa […]

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News

MEXC Set to Boosts Crypto Adoption in Nigeria, Redefining Market Access with TradFi Products and Zero-Fee Trading 

As global financial markets continue to converge, Nigerian traders are emerging as early adopters of hybrid trading models that combine digital assets with traditional financial instruments. MEXC, the user-friendly crypto exchange known for innovation, is seeing rapid growth in Nigeria by uniting cryptocurrency and traditional finance (TradFi) assets on one powerful platform, complete with zero-fee […]

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Business

Over 100 New Engineers Complete Graduate Trainee Program at Dangote Cement

Dangote Cement Plc has inducted almost 200 newly trained engineers and other professionals into its workforce following the successful completion of its Graduate Trainee Programme, reaffirming the company’s commitment to job creation, skills development, and local capacity building in Nigeria. The trainees, drawn from various engineering, finance, IT and other disciplines, were formally inducted over […]

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Technology

NITDA Harps on Essence of National Digital Transformation as 50 PWDs Acquire Digital Skills

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), her determination is to ensure accessibility remains a core component of national digital transformation efforts. Already, the Agency has concluded training for 50 participants in practical digital skills to enhance their participation in Nigeria’s expanding digital economy. Speaking at the completion of a two-day digital literacy training for […]

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Business

Elumelu Joins Seplat Energy Board as Heirs Group Acquires Over 20% Shares

Chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Group, Heirs Energies, Transcorp Group, Mr Tony Elumelu has joined the Seplat Energy board as non-executive director following the sale of Etablissements Maurel et Prom SA (“M&P”) 20.07% shareholding in Seplat to a combination of Heirs Holdings Limited and Heirs Energies Limited. According to a statement by the […]

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Business

MoMo PSB Expands Business Operation into More African Countries 

MoMo Payment Service Bank (MoMo PSB), the financial subsidiary of MTN Nigeria, has expanded its cross-border transfer service, extending outbound coverage to additional African markets (including Kenya and South Sudan), while also deepening inbound remittance capabilities from the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, and Europe. With the latest expansion, MoMo PSB customers in Nigeria can […]

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