The National Commissioner/CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr Vincent Olatunji, has won the Most Influential Figures in Nigeria’s Digital Economy in the institutional recognition category at the 15th West Africa Convergence Conference (WACC), The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, presented the NDPC, under the leadership of […]
Read MoreWith the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) data localisation directive set to take effect on 1 January 2027, Clouds2Africa – the locally hosted cloud platform operated by TelCables Nigeria and powered by Angola Cables says it is already fully compliant with the regulatory requirements and is positioned to help and support financial institutions and businesses in their […]
Read MorePaystack, one of Africa’s leading payments technology companies, has launched the Paystack Small Business Program to support Nigerian small businesses through a range of initiatives designed to help them grow, connect with relevant opportunities, and access funding for their next stage of growth. The program will support businesses as they start, manage and grow their […]
Read MoreNigeria’s communications sector faces tighter regulatory oversight after regulators yesterday announced new compliance requirements governing changes in the ownership structure of licensed communications companies. Effective immediately, any proposed transfer of ownership or control of shares in a licensee of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) amounting to 10% or more of the company’s total share capital, […]
Read MoreLG Electronics Nigeria (LG) has announced the upcoming launch of Make Life Good, a heartwarming original reality series produced in partnership with MultiChoice. Debuting on 13 June on Africa Magic, the series shifts the traditional advertising narrative to focus on the powerful, real-life human connections enabled by technology within the African context. Built around the concept […]
Read MoreThe National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is seeking collaboration with the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) enhance power supply for the rapidly expanding data centres ecosystem in Nigeria. According to the Director General of NITDA, Mr Kashifu Inuwa, artificial intelligence and other digital infrastructure globally has made dependency on power supply a critical factor […]
Read MoreThe planned deployment of over 12,000 additional coverage and capacity sites by the Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) in Nigeria reached over 40 percent with over 5,000 already completed. According to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the additional sites by the operators is expected enhance network coverage, capacity and overall Quality of Experience. The Commission in […]
Read MoreThe Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is set to deploy artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies to combat payment fraud and strengthen the country’s rapidly expanding digital payments ecosystem under its Nigeria recently released roadmap for the payments sector, reflects growing efforts to address rising cyber threats and bolster confidence in digital financial services as electronic transactions […]
Read MoreNigerian students are set to become active drivers of innovation and technological development as opportunity for that have been gifted to them through the Nigerian Government. The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani was at the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife where the Renewed Hope–NITDA Innovation Hub at The facility, established […]
Read MoreA major global change in smartphones and other mobile device is set to take users by surprise following a new directive from the European Union to device markers. The move by the EU, which is another major move could reshape the global tech industry. The EU had pushed Apple and other manufacturers toward USB-C, Brussels is […]
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