Technology

Lagos Court Slams UBA with N8m Fine for Volation of Customer Data Privacy  Right

The United Bank of Africa (UBA) PLC in Nigeria has been ordered to pay its customer N 8,000,000 for gross violation of her right to data privacy in a matter funded by Paradigm Initiative (PIN) through its digital rights reporting platform Ripoti. The bank was found liable for unilaterally opening a domiciliary account for Miss […]

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Business

Over 30 Million Corp Members Set to Acquire Digital Skills as NITDA, NYSC Launch Initiative 

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in partnership with the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development and the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), has launched a comprehensive initiative to enhance digital literacy for corpss across the nation. The strategic partnership underRoadmap and Action Plan (SRAP 2.0), which was formalised at the NYSC Secretariat in […]

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Business

NITDA Moves to Implement Nigeria Startup Act with Setup of Committee

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has taken a significant step towards driving the implementation of the Nigeria Startup Act (NSA) with the inauguration of a Startup Labelling Committee. The committee, inaugurated by Director General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa, comprises representatives from both the public and private sectors. The NSA, enacted on October 19th, […]

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News

Konga Bags HP Retail Supplies Partner Award for 2023

Konga Bags HP Retail Supplies Partner Award Konga, the multiple award-winning composite e-commerce group, has once again made a significant mark on the global stage. The retail powerhouse has been honored with the prestigious Retail Supplies Partner of the Year 2023 award by global technology company HP. The award recognizes Konga’s excellence and solidifies its position […]

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Business

Liquid C2 to Provide Hybrid Network Connections for Google Cloud

Liquid C2, a business of Liquid Intelligent Technologies (www.Liquid.Tech), a pan-African technology group, is pleased to announce that it has become the first Google Cloud Interconnect provider on the continent. This strategic partnership with global hyperscaler Google Cloud adds significant capacity to the cloud solutions that Liquid C2 already offers its customers across Africa through […]

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Business

NITDA, World Bank & WTO to Explore Collaboration on Digital Trade Regulation

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), the World Bank and World Trade Organisation for Digital Trade Engagement are considering collaboration digital trade and related issues. That was part of the purpose of  discussion when  Director General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa received a delegation from the global business and financial body led by Aleksandar Stojanov, […]

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Technology

At Conversion Rate of 15 Cars Every Two Hours, Nigeria Set to Transit All Cars to CNG in One Year

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed Federal Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in the country to patronise technologies and products of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) to support Made-in-Nigeria goods and reduce importation. The President represented by President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio made the declaration while commissioning NASENI-Portland Compressed Natural […]

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Business

Western Digital Showcases Innovative Storage Solutions at GITEX Africa 2024

Western Digital, a global leader in data storage solutions, is currently taking part at the global tech event, GITEX Africa has put on display some of its latest innovations. Among the highlights are the world’s highest storage capacity in a 2.5″ portable HDD, the WD My Passport portable HDD line, and the new 8TB SanDisk […]

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Business

Nigerian Govt Unveils  CNG Mass Transit Conversion Program with 50% Discount Giveaway

The Presidential Compress Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI), in collaboration with Rolling Energy, has announced the commencement of the nationwide Mass Transit Conversion Program. The announcement was made at the PCNGI launch of the conversion and refuelling site in Ilorin on Wednesday. A statement by the PCNGI, said the initiative aims to convert mass transit vehicles […]

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Technology

Opera Mini Launches Locked Mode for PIN-protected Browsing

AMA PRESS RELEASE Global browser innovator Opera made a significant privacy enhancement to Opera Mini with the introduction of Locked Mode, which enables PIN-protected browsing to further boost privacy protections. The move addresses the needs of 94%* of mobile users who have requested increased password protection features, particularly when sharing devices with family or friends. […]

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