Business

NASENI CNG Conversion Centre Set to Drive Sustainable Energy Solutions in Nigeria

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to commission the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Conversion, Filling, Reverse Engineering and Training Centre in Utako Abuja. The landmark event which will take place on Friday, May 31, 2024, marks another NASENI milestone in its commitment to supporting the Federal Government’s […]

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Business

NDPC Partners Data.Org to Equip Nigerian Civil Servants with Skills on Data Management

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) in collaboration with Data.Org has launched a Responsible Data Management Course, a free online course resource targeted at equipping public servants with the fundamentals of ethical data management. It bridges the theoretical aspects of the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 with practical knowledge of data rights and responsibilities, helping […]

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Business

Vertiv to Showcase Cutting-Edge Augmented Reality Solutions at Gitex Africa 2024

 Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, has pledged its support of the upcoming Gitex Africa event, touted to be the continent’s largest and most influential tech and startup show. At this year’s event, Vertiv will showcase its critical infrastructure solutions, providing Gitex Africa visitors with an immersive, 3D experience.  This […]

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Business

CcHub Launches “Let’s Build, Africa” to Empower Startups for Intra-African Cross-Border Growth

In celebration of Africa Day, Co-creation Hub (CcHUB) has announced the launch of “Let’s Build, Africa,” an innovative market entry program designed to empower African startups to expand their horizons and enter new markets within the continent. “Let’s Build, Africa” is a strategic initiative aimed at supporting startups that are poised for cross-border growth but […]

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Technology

Lagos Innovation Policy Dialogue: Proposed Innovation Bill to Spur Big Tech Firm Support for Startups, Says Alake

The proposed Lagos State Innovation Bill when signed into law is expected to help bigger technology companies drive innovation in the Lagos state ecosystem by helping startups in the ecosystem through several collaboration activities in the ecosystem. Also, when implemented, the Bill is going to help the bigger tech companies to also innovate within the […]

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Business

All-Female Digital Healthcare, MobiHealthCare Secures Afrexibank $1.5m Funding to Expand Telemedicine Services

An all-female digital healthcare firm, has received a funding injection to help it expand its telemedicine services across Africa. The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and MobiHealthCare Limited (MobiHealth) have signed a project preparatory facility agreement to expand their presence in Nigeria. The financial injection would also enable Mobihealth to investigate the viability of developing similar […]

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Business

Innovation ‘Essential to Growth of African Enterprises’, Says SAP

AMA PRESS RELEASE Technology and business leaders today met at the SAP Innovation Day in Johannesburg to discuss how businesses can shift away from stagnation and ignite a new wave of innovation and growth to drive their success. Speaking at the event, Hans-Peter Fuelle, Chief Business Officer for EMEA, SAP, said businesses today operate in […]

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Internet

Lagos Unveils Cybersecurity Project Ahead of Passage of Innovation Bill to Secure IT Infrastructure

The Lagos State government has launched its cybersecurity project designed to safeguard the State’s digital infrastructure against potential attacks that are becoming rampant. The State is also pushing for a State Innovation Bill through which it could implement policies and laws that would improve the development of technology in the State. The Innovation Bill, if […]

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Business

Vertiv Designs New Pre-Integrated IT Rack for Edge Applications in North America & EMEA

The proliferation of edge computing use cases has shifted critical equipment and data from the protected confines of the data centre to more demanding environments where heat, humidity, air quality, and physical security are significant challenges. Recognising this new reality, Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, today introduced the Vertiv […]

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Business

Nigeria Scales Bidding Process to Emerge Hosting Country for Africa’s Data Protection Conference 

The  Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), has secured the hosting right for the 10th edition of the  Network of African Data Protection Authorities’ (NADPA-RADPA) Conference and Annual General Meeting. According to a statement from the Commission, Nigeria secured the hosting right at the 9th NADPA Annual General Meeting  in Nairobi, Kenya, duringa bidding process. The […]

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