Business

Nigeria Needs Stiffer Data Protection Laws, Enhanced Cybersecurity for Hitech Deployment, Says NITDA

The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Mr Kashifu Inuwa believes that Nigeria needs for stronger data protection laws, enhanced cybersecurity frameworks, and AI governance strategies that promote responsible technology deployment. According to him, no digital economy can thrive without adaptive policies stressing that the importance of regulatory frameworks such as the […]

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News

AfriGO, Moniepoint Plans Introduction of Five Million Contactless Cards 

AfriGO, national domestic card scheme powered by Afrigopay Financial Services Limited (AFSL), a subsidiary of the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System, has announced a strategic partnership with Moniepoint Inc. This collaboration, according to AfriGO, will drive the distribution of 5 million AfriGO cards and introduce contactless, tap-to-pay solutions, boosting Nigeria’s commitment to a thriving, cashless economy. […]

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Business

Red Hat Extends Global Collaboration with Fujitsu to Deliver AI-ready Solution

Red Hat, Inc., the world’s provider of open source solutions, today announced a global collaboration with Fujitsu to deliver a virtualised radio access network (vRAN) solution on Red Hat OpenShift, the industry’s leading hybrid cloud application platform powered by Kubernetes. Fujitsu has chosen Red Hat OpenShift as its preferred hybrid cloud platform to deliver a […]

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Jonathan Duncan, Vertiv
 Business

Vertiv Resumes Technical Webinar Series for African Data Centre Professionals 

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, is resuming its technical webinar series in Africa in 2025. Called the “Technology Knowledge Forum” webinar series, the talks aim to keep data centre managers, IT professionals, and industry leaders informed on the latest technology trends shaping the continent. This year’s series of webcasts focus on […]

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Karl Toriola, MTN Nigeria CEO
 Business

MTN Nigeria Records Impressive Performance in  Sustainability Rating

Telecommunications company, MTN Nigeria, has been awarded a “B-” in Climate Change and a “C” in Water Security by the global Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). These scores underscore the telco’s approach to addressing environmental challenges and commitment to transparency in managing climate and water-related risks. The ratings also reflect the company’s continued efforts to enhance […]

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Business

MoMo PSB Partners with Sochitel to Launch Gift Card Services.

MoMo Payment Service Bank (MoMo PSB), a leader in digital financial services in Nigeria, recently partnered with Sochitel Group, a global leader in digital prepaid products. This collaboration introduces the Global Duka Gift Card Service within the MoMo PSB Super App, enabling millions of users to make seamless online international payments for gaming and entertainment […]

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Business

Dangote to Refund N16bn to Customers for Over Billed PMS Sales

Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has announced that it will refund customers who purchase Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) at rates higher than the advertised prices from any of its key partners-AP (Ardova Plc), Heyden, or MRS-across Nigeria. This move follows the refinery’s recent reduction of its gantry price from N890 per litre to N825 per […]

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Business
  • February 28, 2025

Critical Stakeholders in Public, Private Sector Seeks Support for Safe-Guarding Undersea Telecoms Cable

Governments, industry executives and international organizations have expressed support for strengthening the world’s vital undersea network of telecommunications cables.at the International Submarine Cable Resilience Summit in Abuja, Nigeria. The concluding Summit Declaration, developed by the International Advisory Body on Submarine Cable Resilience, includes a commitment to international efforts to reinforce submarine telecommunications cable resilience, centred […]

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Technology
  • February 28, 2025

Only 12% of  Federal Public Institutions Comply with Processes in Civil Service, Says NITDA Boss

Only 12 percent of Federal Public Institutions, (FPIs) comply with the process, necessitating a whole-of-government approach for full alignment with national digital transformation goals. Director-General of National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA). Mr kashifu Inuwa, who revealed this while welcoming the public participants to a capacity building programme for ICT, Budget, Finance and Planning Officers […]

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Ebelechukwu Nwachukwu, head of NAICOM’s publicity sub-committee.
Software
  • February 28, 2025

NAICOM Tasks Insurance Players to Explore Opportunities in Cyber Insurance Products

Nigeria’s National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has urged local insurance companies to prioritise the development and rollout of cyber insurance products to address growing digital risks. The call was made by Ebelechukwu Nwachukwu, head of NAICOM’s publicity sub-committee, during a recent NAICOM meeting held in Lagos. She highlighted the urgency of the initiative, citing the global shift […]

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