The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in collaboration with the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, has launched an extensive Digital Literacy Training and Certification programme for federal civil servants. The initiative was designed to empower federal government employees with essential IT knowledge and skills, and enhance public service […]
Read MoreThe National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS) in Lagos State has announced a $1 billion agreement with Digital Learning Network Inc. (DLN), a US-based education technology business, to transform digital education in Nigeria. The project, which is fully funded by DLN, aims to improve educational quality and promote social inclusion across the country by […]
Read MoreExperts in fintech and payments markets, forecast a 15.3% growth in digital wallet adoption globally by 2029; up from 52.6% in 2024. Juniper Research in a research found that adoption will be driven by the increasing ease of acceptance, and the digital wallet’s ability to connect underserved communities to financial services. The research found that […]
Read MoreTechnology distribution company in Africa, TD Africa has unveiled its Green Hero Initiative, a groundbreaking program designed to tackle Nigeria’s persistent energy challenges and promote the adoption of sustainable energy solutions. This initiative underscores TD Africa’s commitment to advancing cleaner, more affordable energy alternatives for Nigerian households and businesses. As the cost of fossil fuels […]
Read MoreGoogle has paid Can$100 million to Canadian news outlets to use their content on its platform, as part of a deal with the government to offset loss of advertising revenues. Canada passed the Online News Act in 2023, joining Australia and a few countries in Europe in establishing policies to force tech platforms to compensate […]
Read MoreElectric Vehicles (EV) station operators in Nigeria need customized storage solutions that support new AI workloads and associated storage requirements. As video analytics and deep learning for today’s intelligent video solutions are performed both on-premise and in the cloud, it is important to provide a scalable, cost-effective, and durable, yet high-performance storage infrastructure, according to […]
Read MoreIn recent years, the oil and gas industry has progressed from using digital technologies for select use cases to making their entire processes digital. Certain technologies—such as artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, cloud computing, the Internet of Things (IoT), robotics, and virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR)—are now part of their daily routine. These digitalization […]
Read MoreThe National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), plans to begin a fellowship programme to nurture young, talented individuals in developing digital solutions tailored to local challenges. According to the Director General of NITDA, Mr Kashifu Inuwa, the fellowship would reduce dependence on external expertise saying that the initiative aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed […]
Read MoreThe Director General of the National Information technology Development Agency (NITDA),Mr Kashifu Inuwa, has advocated for ethical and responsible governance of digital technology in Africa. Addressing global leaders at the 19th Internet Governance Forum (IGF) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia with the theme, “Building Our Multi-stakeholder Digital Future,” Inuwa lamented the unregulated rise of social media […]
Read MoreWhen you fly either on local or international route, every airline by law allocates specified kilogram of luggage space to every passenger to use for free, and thereafter every excess luggage is paid for by the traveler. Very often some passengers do not exceed the volume of kilogram allocated to them while some do often […]
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