Technology

IoT Market Marked Another Double-Digit Growth as Revenue Increased by 18% 

As one of the technologies driving Industry 4.0, along with artificial intelligence, Big Data, robotics, and automation, the Internet of Things (IoT) has entered almost every market over the past years, providing seamless communication between people, processes, and devices. Although the global semiconductor shortage has slowed the market growth compared to pre-pandemic levels, the global […]

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Technology

Emir of Borgu Relive Old Memories as Lagos Motor Show Display Classic, Vintage & Hitech Cars

The Emir of Borgu Kingdom in Niger State, Mohammed Haliru Dantoro relives the good old days of the automobile industry in Nigeria as he tour the first Lagos Motor Show held at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), which had on display cars of yester-years as well as latest hi-tech cars. Dantoro who was at the […]

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Business

We Want to Make Nigeria Exporter of Tech Talents, Says Minister

The overall target of one of the flagship programmes of the Ministry of Communication, Innovation and Digital Economy is to create jobs for the teeming Nigerian youths. The Minister, Dr Bosun Tijani, said that the programme which is geared towards training three million technical talents in four years,  is to make Nigeria a net exporter […]

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Business

Government Plans MoU with Stakeholders to End Menace of Tech Hub Monopoly by Universities 

The recurring challenge of monopoly of tech hubs by some facilities in Universities in Nigeria has become an issue of concern to stakeholders in the ecosystem, and as such the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is considering an MoU that would sort the issue out. According to the Director General of NITDA, Mr Kashifu […]

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AI & Computing

NITDA Mulls Integration of Artificial Intelligence to Tackle National Insecurity

Nigeria needs to integrate artificial intelligence to enable the nation tackle the myriad of insecurity issues facing it. According to the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Mr Kashifu Inuwa, the country needs collaboration between the security industry and the startup ecosystem to address the issues. Inuwa while hosting the Commandant […]

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Business

Data Controllers & Processors Registration Fees Now Base on Risk Level, Says NDPC

The new guidelines for the registration of data controllers and processors have been restructured to allow payment based on the risk involvement levels of the data protection management organisation. According to the new, guidelines released by the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), the Commission has varied the payable fees according to the level of Major […]

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Technology

Non-compliance with Data Protection Act Inimical to Nigeria’s Petroleum Industry, Warns NDPC

The non-compliance with the Data Protection Act would have dire consequences on the Nigeria’s petroleum industry, and as such there is the need for the regulatory agency concern to adhere to the enabling laws. According to the National Commissioner/CEO, Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr Vincent Olatunji, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), needs […]

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Business

Samsung Semiconductor Revenue Market Share Dwindles by 40% in 2 Years

Samsung’s semiconductor market share dwindled by about 40% in the last 2 years. The firm’s worldwide market share in the semiconductor industry was 7.5% in 2023, down from 12.3% in 2021 according to .Stocklytics.com, The site’s financial analyst, Edith Reads, comments: “Samsung faces challenges aligning with the changes happening in the semiconductor industry worldwide, where […]

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Business

Moniepoint, NITHub Unilag Open Application for HatchDev Programme  

Moniepoint Inc, Africa’s digital financial services provider, in collaboration with NITHub Unilag, have announced a call for applicants into the second cohort of the highly competitive HatchDev programme. This initiative, aimed at nurturing the next generation of market-ready software engineers, has received widespread recognition for its impactful contribution in helping to bridge the skilled tech […]

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News

Commission Opens Registration Portal for Data Controllers, Processors & Others

Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), has unveiled a portal for registration of Data Controllers and Processors. The Commission urged all entities, including businesses, educational institutions, healthcare providers, and other organisations that collect personal data of individuals, that registration is mandatory in accordance with Section 5(d) of the Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023. In a post […]

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