Dr Vincent Olatunji 
 Business

Data Protection Commission Mulls Fresh Guidelines and Regulations to Deepen Compliance Culture in Nigeria

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission may soon release fresh guidelines and regulations for various purposes in order to ensure a robust Data Protection culture in Nigeria. The National Commissioner/CEO, Dr Vincent Olatunji  who made this known during a ,consultative meeting with representatives of Data Protection Compliance Organisations (DPCOs) further said that the DPCOs have been […]

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Technology

NITDA Lauds HND Computer Science Unbundling, Says, ‘ll Bridge IT Skills’ Gaps

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has commended the recent decision by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) to unbundle the Higher National Diploma (HND) in Computer Science programme into four distinct specialisations: Artificial Intelligence, Network & Cloud Computing, Software & Web Development, and Cybersecurity and Data Protection. This visionary move is not […]

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Business

NITDA Flags-off Review of Guidelines for Registration of ICT Services to MDAs, Seeks Stakeholders Input

The Nigerian Government is reviewing the Guidelines for Registration of ICT Service Providers/Contractors engaged by Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government of Nigeria. According to the regulatory agency, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), the Government is undertaking the comprehensive review of the Guidelines for Registration of ICT Service Providers/Contractors to […]

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Dr Bosun Tijani
 Technology

Nigeria Unveils Development in Government Initiative to Digitally Empower Civil Servants

Nigeria innovation today unveiled a new project designed to build digitally empower civil servant, the initiative would see the introduction digital innovation and technology into governance in all levels government. The Minister of Communication, Innovation and Digital, Dr Bosun Tijani who announced the project to on his verified X handle, said, “Today, we announce #DevsInGovernment, […]

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BrandTech

Virtual Reality to Sharp Emerging Technology in 2024, Say Experts

The growing demand for immersive experiences is driving the evolution of advanced platforms and technologies. These innovations are set to transform how people engage with content and their environment, offering captivating virtual worlds and enhancing education, training, and various sectors like healthcare, consumer, retail, automotive, travel & tourism, and gaming, said GlobalData, a leading data […]

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NITDA DG, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, with the ICPC Chairman, Dr Musa Aliyu.
 Financial

NITDA Harps on Automation of ICPC to Heighten Anti-Corruption Fight

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has said that the automation of the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC) will step-up the fight against corruption to a large extent in the country. According to the Director General of NITDA, Mr Kashifu Inuwa, automation is a journey and not a one off […]

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inister of state for Defence Bello Matawalle presents documents of vessels to President Tinubu.
 Technology

Nigerian Military Adds Two Hi-Tech Unmanned Water Vessels to Arsenal

Nigeria has taken possession of two high-grade unmanned water vessels courtesy of a United State company desire to support the fight against insecurity in the maritime sector. According to a statement, the Minister of State for Defence, Muhammed Bello Matawalle has presented the two water vessels to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The S2 and S3 […]

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Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo (R) and NIS Comptroller General Wura-Ola Adepoju (L) during an inspection in Abuja.
 Business

Passport Application Automation Go Live January 8, Says Minister

The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, said automation of passport application process will begin from January 8, 2024, and Nigerians will be able to apply and complete their passport application process online without human contact. “We are good to go live,” Tunji-Ojo said in Abuja during an inspection of facilities of the Nigeria Immigration Service […]

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L-R: Editor-in-Chief, ITREALMS Media, Remmy Nweke; Editor-in-Chief, Political Economist, Mr. Ken Ugbechie; National President, Association of Waste Managers of Nigeria (AWAMN), Mr. Olugbega Adebola and President, Domain Name System (DNS Women) Nigeria, Mrs. Nkem Nweke.
 News
  • December 22, 2023

Only Conscious Efforts on Critical Measures Can End E-Waste Menace in Nigeria, Says NCC Boss

Stakeholders in the technology space needs to end lip-service on measures to reduce the electronic waste generated by the use of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) tools in the country. According to the Executive Vice Chairman  of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, there is the need for conscious measures to reduce the […]

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National Commissioner, Dr. Vincent Olatunji speaking at the event.
 Business
  • December 20, 2023

Policy Inconsistency, Infrastructure Dearth & Funding Crisis Bane of Nigeria’s Digitalization Process, Says Olatunji

The National Commissioner/CEO, Nigeria Data Protection Commission, Dr. Vincent Olatunji, has called for close attention to the critical issues of  policies, human capital development, infrastructure and technology deployment, funding are and the imperative to enhance confidence and trust in the digitalization process. Olatunji, who spoke while participating in the One Day Retreat on Digitalisation for […]

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