Business

Nigeria Needs Strong Policy Implementing Institutions to Enjoy Technology Impact, Says Inuwa

“We need to have strong institutions to implement these policies and strategies for the realisation of our goals and objectives”, said the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa. Inuwa who spoke at at a workshop themed “Intel AI programme for Africa Deep-Tech startups, Ecosystem stakeholders” which was organised by […]

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Business

Vertiv Launches Free Online Tool to Streamline Data Centre Planning, Design

Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, today unveiled a new tool designed to transform and simplify the configuration of prefabricated modular (PFM) data centres. Available now in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), the Vertiv™ Modular Designer Lite is a user-friendly, web-based application aimed at streamlining the process of designing Vertiv™ SmartMod™ […]

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Business

Saudi Arabia Emerges World’s Most AI-Ready Government with 100 % Score 

Saudi Arabia (KSA) is leading in Artificial Intelligence (AI) readiness. According to Stocklytics.com, the country ranked first globally in the Government Strategy Index for Artificial Intelligence, boosting a score of 100. This significant achievement places Saudi Arabia at the forefront of global AI leadership, surpassing 60 other evaluated nations. Stocklytics Financial analyst Edith Reads shared her […]

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Business

NDPC Gives Organisations Collecting Personal Data of  Nigerians Three Months to Register or Risk Stiff Penalties

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) given all entities, including businesses, educational institutions, healthcare providers, and other organisations that collect personal data of individuals an ultimatum to register with the NDPC. The Commission in a post on its verified FaceBook page said that the registration is ongoing and mandatory in accordance with Section 5(d) of […]

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StartUps

MarkHack 3.0 Opens Portal for Application, Promise $10,000 Equity Investment

GDM Group, a marketing and media technology company, and Eko Innovation Centre, a renowned startup accelerator, proudly announce the launch of MarkHack 3.0, themed “BEYOND LIMITS – Unleashing Creativity with Emerging Tech”. This exciting initiative invites innovators, entrepreneurs, and marketing professionals to collaborate and develop groundbreaking solutions for real-time challenges in the marketing and media […]

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Business

Nigeria Unveils e-Government Master Plan 2.0 to Tackle Transparency in Governance

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has unveiled the second phase of the Nigerian e-Government Master Plan, towards ensuring a seamless and inclusive access to digital services with the aim of enhancing transparency in government processes. The Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa made this known at the handing over […]

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Business

SRAP 2.0 to Address Digital Literacy and Talents Hunt in Nigeria, Says NITDA

The Strategic Roadmap and Action Plan 2.0. code name (SRAP 2.0), which was unveiled by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), would foster digital literacy and cultivating talent has an ambitious goal of achieving 70% digital literacy by 2027. The Director General, Mr Inuwa Kashifu while unveiling the SRAP 2.0 at an event in […]

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StartUps

Stakeholders, Experts & Govt Harp on Quest for Collaboration in Nigeria’s Tech Ecosystem

The quest for IT stakeholders and startups to collaborate was key aspects of discussion during the week at the NITDA Co-Create West Africa Tech Expo, an event that showcased innovative businesses locally and across the globe with physical presence in Nigeria. Kicking discussion in one of the keynote address given by the Director General, National […]

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Business

NDPC Laments Poor Data Protection Compliance Level in Nigeria’s Oil & Gas Sector

The National Commissioner/CEO, Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr Vincent Olatunji, has expressed concern over the poor level of data protection compliance in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. Olatunji who was on a courtesy visit to the Director General/CEO, National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA), Mr Idris Musa with some members of the […]

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FinTech

PalmPay Flags-off Free Bank Transfer Campaign, Pledges Commitment to Initiatives on Affordable Financial Services

Fintech company, PalmPay has introduced three months of unlimited free transfers to all banks for users of its app. The company, today March 1, in a statement said the unlimited free transfer would empower its users to perform transactions without worrying about bank charges. According to the Managing Director, PalmPay, Mr Chika Nwosu, freebie to […]

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