The Minister of Communication, Innovation and Digital Economy and the Lagos State Governor are confident that technology and innovation holds the key for employment in the creative industry of Nigeria. The Minister, Dr Bosun Tijani, and the Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu both spoke at the Art of Technology (AOT) Lagos 5.0 Conference with the themed ‘The […]
Read MoreAfrica Data Centres, a business of Cassava Technologies, is pleased to announce that iOCO has selected the colocation giant as a partner for data centre services to expand its range of digital business offerings to the market. Through this collaboration, iOCO’s customers will benefit from Africa Data Centre’s best-in-class, secure data centre colocation services, that […]
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Schneider Electric, the global leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation and Enactus, the world’s largest global business and higher education network have partnered for a mentorship programme that will see 75 university student leaders mentored by Schneider Electric employees including key leadership team members across the Anglophone Africa region. Launched during […]
Read MoreThe International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has published the framework for the development of standards and radio interface technologies for the sixth generation of International Mobile Telecommunication (IMT) systems, popularly referred to as 6G. The details of the 6G framework are contained in Recommendation ITU-R M.2160 on the “IMT-2030 Framework” approved by the ITU Radiocommunication Assembly (RA-23) at […]
Read MoreThe legal framework that will make it easier for investors to invest in digital public infrastructure in Nigeria would soon be ready. When ready, it would aid automation of governance, and fast track the digitising the Nigeria’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to drive the needed sustainable economic growth. According to the Director-General of […]
Read MoreDigitising all processes for smallholder farmers in Nigeria through initiatives developed by the Government would not only boost productivity but increase the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by $67 billion. Smallholder farmers are producing an estimated 90% of the country’s food and contributing 21% to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of $477 billion. The Director […]
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Amazon Web Services (AWS) has launched Amazon Q, a new type of generative artificial intelligence (AI) assistant that it says is specifically developed for work and can be tailored to a customer’s business. Speaking at his company’s annual re:Invent conference in Las Vegas this week, AWS CEO Adam Selipsky kicked off a programme filled with discussion around […]
Read MoreBy 2028, global virtual card spend will have increased by 355%; from $3.1 trillion in 2023. The key driver will be the adoption of API-based virtual card issuing platforms, a new study by Juniper Research, revealed. Virtual cards use randomly generated and generally temporary card numbers linked to a payment account, which are used to […]
Read MoreThere is currently a noticeable surge cyber-attacks due to ongoing advancements in the digital landscape, emerging technologies, and the proliferation of smart devices. A Cybersecurity Consultant, Olaifa Opeyemi at Digital Encode Limited, who made the observation recently while speaking at a fire-side chat during the Africa Tech Alliance (AfriTECH 3.0) Forum, noted that the more […]
Read MoreThe Nigerian Government has set up a Startup Support and Engagement Portal, designed as a one-stop shop for startups, venture capital companies, hubs, and innovation stakeholders through the efforts of the . National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA). The portal will facilitate the labelling of Nigerian Startups and the registration of Venture Capitalists, Angel Investors, Accelerators, […]
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