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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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L-R: Alice Eze, Chief Operating Officer of Climate Action Africa and Olatubosun Alake, Commissioner, Innovation, Science and Technology, Lagos State
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Stakeholders Harp on Need to Integrate Environmental Sustainability Models & Technology to Address Climate Change Challenges

Climate Action Africa (CAA), a leading social enterprise focused on environmental sustainability, reaffirmed its commitment to fostering an inclusive climate action ecosystem at the ongoing Omniverse Summit 2024. Co-founded by Innovation Support Network (ISN Hubs) with support from GIZ/Digital Transformation Center Nigeria (GIZ/DTC Nigeria), the Omniverse serves as a meeting point for diverse stakeholders across sectors, including […]

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2024 RegTech Confab Set to Unlock Africa’s Economic Potential

AMA PRESS RELEASE   In an era defined by digital transformation, data has become the cornerstone of innovation and progress, particularly within Africa’s burgeoning financial landscape. With Sub-Saharan Africa spearheading the global adoption of Mobile Money, boasting over 218 million active accounts according to GSMA’s State of the Industry Report on Mobile Money 2023, the […]

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Lack of Tech Infrastructure Next Big Challenge Implementing AI Initiatives, Say IT Professionals

Artificial Intelligence has become the latest buzzword in the business world as companies worldwide look to implement AI in their processes. However, the implementation of AI has its own challenges, and according to the latest survey, proving the value of AI solutions to businesses might be the biggest one. According to the data presented here […]

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