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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Business

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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News

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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Financial

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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Technology

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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Technology

Datacentrix Wins Huawei Recognition as IT Services Partner of 2024 

Datacentrix, a provider of high performing and secure ICT solutions, has been recognised as IT Services Partner of the Year by Huawei, a global provider of ICT infrastructure and smart devices. The award was presented at the recent Huawei Africa Connect 2024 event. Taking place at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, Africa Connect featured […]

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Business

TD Africa Partners ZTE to Offer Nigerian Consumers Diverse Affordable Devices 

TD Africa is set to redefine and further strengthen the Nigerian mobile phone ecosystem as it partners ZTE Corporation on its smartphone range. This recent strategic partnership ushers in a new era of mobile availability to the Nigerian mobile consumers, offering a diverse range of devices that combine affordability, performance, and innovation to cater for […]

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