Business

NITDA, Brevity Anderson to Host Digital Empowering Conference in Lagos

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) in partnership with Brevity Anderson is proud to announce the Digital Nigeria International Conference & Exhibition DNICE 2024 in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria with the theme “Empowering a Digital Future.” The event will feature a dynamic mix of keynote speeches, panel discussions, workshops, product showcase, and exhibitions, all aimed […]

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Business

Vendease, Nigerian Food-tech Firm On Expansion Drive, Engages New CFO

Vendease, a Nigerian food tech procurement platform, is stepping up fundraising efforts and expanding its presence across the continent. As it seeks expansion, the company has strengthened its senior management by appointing Mohamed Chaudry as its new chief financial officer (CFO). According to the company, Chaudry’s appointment brings over 20 years of experience to the […]

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Business

NDPC Inaugurates Local Organising Committee for 2025 Data Protection Conference

The  The Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the forthcoming Network of African Data Protection Authorities (NADPA-RADPA) Conference and Annual General, has been inaugurated by the National Commissioner and CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr Vincent Olatunji. The10th edition of the conference and AGM, which holds next  will gather esteemed delegates and participants […]

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Technology

Under One Roof Unveils Online Lists Services for Residential Property  

Under One Roof, is an entirely new concept set to solve some of the most frustrating problems encountered with other property listing websites. It introduces a homeownership resource-concentrated hub that not only presents properties for rent or sale – which uniquely also assists its clients to complete a transfer to a new owner – but also incorporates […]

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Business

Security AI and Automation Related Data Breach Cost Companies $1.8m Damages, Says Report 

The average data breach cost has snowballed over the years, causing companies more financial damage than ever. Despite considerable investments in security technology and solutions to prevent cybercrime, the average data breach cost has grown by more than one million over the past six years, reaching a whopping $4.88 million in 2024. Still, this figure […]

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Business

Leo Stan Ekeh Foundation Empowers 200 Students with Free Tablet PCs, Cash

The Leo Stan Ekeh Foundation (LSEF) Centre has empowered its first batch of 200 aspiring entrepreneurs. Recalled that the LSEF, a brainchild of tech icon, Mr. Leo Stan Ekeh was inaugurated at the Imo State University Owerri, four months ago with state-of-the-art technology infrastructure. The centre distributed free cutting edge Zinox Tablet PCs and provided […]

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FinTech

Complex and Contradictory Regulations Stifling Innovation in Nigeria, Says Tim Akano

Until the Nigerian Government takes drastic steps to tackle the complex and contradictory regulations that stifle innovation, significant of innovation for sustainable development in Nigeria will remains in doldrum notwithstanding the evidences that the innovation ecosystem is driven primarily by young population, who are increasingly tech-savvy and entrepreneurial. This sad state of the nation’s innovative […]

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Business

Huawei, NITDA Firmed-Up Nigeria’s Quest for 5.5G Reality to Advance Digital Technology

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in partnership with Huawei, the IPv6 Forum, and the IPv6 Council Nigeria, hosted the IPv6 Driven Digital Summit under the theme “Bringing Net 5.5G Into Reality: Inspiring New Growth.” The event marked a significant milestone in advancing Nigeria’s digital technology, and the importance of transitioning to IPv6 to […]

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Business

Digital Encode, NeuRaL AI, NiRA Back NITRA ICT Growth Conference 

Cyber security and Governance Risk Compliance (GRC) company, Digital Encode and Artificial Intelligence (AI) firm, NeuRaL AI, have indicated interest in collaborating with ICT industry media body, the Nigeria Information Technology Reporters Association (NITRA), on its forthcoming annual multi-stakeholder conference. Also partnering with NITRA for this year’s event will be the Nigeria Internet Registration Association […]

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Business

NDPC Slams N555.8m Fine  on Fidelity Bank for Unauthorised Use of Customer’s Data

Fidelity Bank PLC has been slammed with a fine of N555,800,000 for violation of the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation, 2019. The Bank was also given 14 days notice to payment of the fine or risk legal action by the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC). A statement from the NDPC, revealed that  investigation into the data […]

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