The Nigerian Government is to incorporate digital literacy in the Education Curriculum to accelerate and achieve a 70 percent digital literacy drive by 2027. This was disclosed by the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa at a media party on Wednesday in Abuja, Nigeria. Kashifu while highlighting NITDA’s, Strategic […]
Read MoreThe Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has reopened registration for Organisations interested in becoming Data Protection Compliance Organizations (DPCOs). This decision comes as part of NDPC’s commitment to fostering a culture of accountability and transparency in data processing practices across Nigeria. The registration portal, which was previously closed in 2023, has been revamped to accommodate […]
Read MoreThe National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Cisco to advance Nigeria’s digital transformation. Cisco’s Country Digital Acceleration (CDA) Programme is a global initiative that partners with government and private sector leaders to develop sustainable, secure, and inclusive communities powered by ethical and innovative technology solutions. The partnership […]
Read MoreAMA Press Release The Africa Tech Summit (ATS) London will showcasing six Nigeria startups at the London Stock Exchange when it celebrates its eighth edition, together with other tech ventures in its ATS Investment Showcase 2024. The ATS London Investment Showcase provides ventures with the opportunity to present their businesses to leading African tech investors, […]
Read MoreThe UK-Nigeria Tech Hub, launched in 2019, and which is part of the International Tech Hub Network delivered by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office under the UK Government’s Digital Access Programme (DAP), has recorded massive impact on the Nigeria’s tech space. Besides supporting startups in […]
Read MoreThe National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is redefining the acquisition of (AI) Artificial Intelligence knowledge in the Hausa language of northern Nigeria. The Director General of NITDA, Mr kashifu Inuwa was recently represented by Dr. Ahmed Tambuwal, Head of Digital Literacy Division, at the official unveiling of AI learning content in Hausa, held in […]
Read MoreWestern Digital has launched the SanDisk Desk Drive, the latest addition tonits portfolio of external desktop SSDs. This new storage device is designed to accommodate the expansive data needs of digital creators and professionals managing large volumes of content. The introduction of the SanDisk Desk Drive is a response to increasing demands for robust storage […]
Read MoreAfrica now has an artificial intelligence (AI) institute dedicated to the defence and military sector, as part of the hubs of the AI Institute of South Africa (AIISA). ITWeb first reported on the imminent launch of the AI hub at the South African Military Academy last month. On Friday, communications minister Mondli Gungubele officially launched the Defence Artificial Intelligence […]
Read MoreAfrica’s two providers in the shared workspace industry, KOFISI and Workshop17, have announced a strategic partnership to provide a wider range of services and locations across Africa. The demand for shared workspace continues to grow faster in Africa than the rest of the world – fueled by the growth in the working age population – […]
Read MoreThe Nigerian EdTech is set for rejigging as Co-creation Hub Nigeria (CcHUB) selects twelve innovative EdTech start-ups to join its second cohort of the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship. Launched in 2023, the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship at CcHUB provides industry support and funding to empower start-ups driving change in Africa’s education landscape. The Mastercard Foundation […]
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