The Nigerian Government has launched the National Digital Literacy Framework (NDLF) for achieving a digitally literate citizenry with the plan of achieving 95 percent digital literacy by 2030. The framework is aimed at providing a clear and consistent definition of digital literacy and to develop a national curriculum for digital literacy capacity building training to […]
Read MoreAn NGO, eHealth Africa, has called for the integration of digital solutions to battle health emergencies and vaccinations especially in hard-to-reach communities in Nigeria. The Executive Director, ehealth, Atef Fawaz made the call during the 2023 Insight Learning Forum with theme :”Digital Innovations in Public Health Practice: Lessons and Impact organised by the NGO in […]
Read MoreGoogle has partnered with Verve to make digital transactions on Google Play Store easier for Nigerians. The firm noted that as from Wednesday (today), Nigerians can now use their Verve cards to make purchases on the Google Play Store. It stated that under its new partnership, Google will process Verve transactions within Nigeria and the […]
Read MoreA recently updated report unveils the tremendous opportunities for content delivery networks (CDNs), cloud services, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) providers in Africa’s ever-expanding connectivity landscape. TeleGeography, a leading telecom market intelligence and research provider, highlights significant developments in the African telecommunication network infrastructure landscape and the resultant traffic patterns. This will benefit CDNs, cloud, and SaaS […]
Read MoreWith the advent of technology and remarkable advancements like artificial intelligence (AI), several jobs and industries in the United States are anticipated to face a downturn. The convergence of technological progress establishes the foundation for a shift in the job landscape, putting certain professions at risk of disappearing. In particular, data acquired by Finbold has […]
Read MoreFacebook parent Meta has partnered with Microsoft to unveil its ChatGPT rival: the Llama 2 open source artificial intelligence (AI) model. According to a Microsoft blog post, the new free-to-use model enables developers and organisations to build generative AI-powered tools and experiences. Llama 2 will be distributed by Microsoft through its Azure cloud service and […]
Read MoreThe National Commissioner of the Nigerian Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr Vincent Olatunji, has assured Nigerians that the Commission has the capacity to create about 500,000 jobs and create additional income for the citizen. Olatunji told journalist in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria in a training organised by the NDPC for members of Nigeria Information Technology Reporters […]
Read MoreTech firm HP, in partnership with Microsoft and T4 Education, has named Simi Nwogugu, CEO of JA Africa, as the winner of the Africa Education Medal 2023. The Africa Education Medal was founded last year with the aim of honouring individuals who have demonstrated impact, leadership, and advocacy in education. Nwogugu is based in Nigeria […]
Read MoreNational Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), said there are no locally manufactured IoT devices, and calls for the need to build infrastructure, like data centers, cloud solution where IoT data can be stored. The Director General of NITDA, Mr Kashifu Inuwa, who spoke at the IoT West Africa Conference and Exhibition 2023 in Lagos State, […]
Read MoreBenin is positioning itself to become a catalyst for digital development in Africa. Benin recently hosted the Digital Entrepreneurship and Artificial Intelligence trade show, where the country punted itself as a centre of technology innovation in West Africa. Organised by the Ministry of Digital Affairs and Digitalisation, the event brought together Beninese talent and international […]
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