National Institute of Security Studies (NISS) has engaged the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to advance strategic collaboration that would enhance the application of Information and Communication Technology (ICTs) towards improving national security. Speaking during a visit to the Executive Vice Chairman of the Commission, Prof. Umar Danbatta at the NCC’s Head Office in Abuja recently, […]
Read MoreThe Nigerian Government has sought inputs from stakeholders in the outsourcing business to enable Nigeria to take advantage of the opportunities presented by global value chain, leveraging its competitive advantages of having the largest youth population in Africa, mature telecoms market, strategic geographic location, and vibrant innovation ecosystem to create millions of jobs. In pursuit […]
Read MoreNokia has changed into a business-to-business (B2B) technology firm, as the Finnish company seeks to seize opportunities beyond mobile devices. Pekka Lundmark, Nokia president and CEO, unveiled the new-look brand yesterday at Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, saying the latest branding is being rolled out across its sites and assets. “Today is another milestone. […]
Read MoreThe Nigerian Government on Thursday in Abuja, inaugurated an inter-agency committee to ensure an e-waste free environment at the end of the digital switch over in Nigeria. A statement issued by Mrs Amaka Ejiofor, Assistant Director (Press) of NESREA, said the committee comprised officials of NESREA and the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC). She said the […]
Read MoreTo avert possible cyber attack as Nigeria introduces the use of technology in its General Election, the Government today, in the Nigerian capital city, Abuja, inaugurated a Committee to advise it on appropriate measures to take in protection of the nation’s cyberspace and ICT infrastructure from potential attacks especially during the 2023 General Elections. The […]
Read MoreThe South African Government has given telecoms operators a marching order on the effective rollout of 5G and ^G technology. Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni gave South African telecommunications companies five years to deploy 4G and 5G networks across the country. Ntshavheni was speaking during the State of the Nation Address debate in […]
Read MoreThe tech industry in Nigeria is excited about the efficient regulatory processes of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) that have given verve to the realisation of full digital economy in the country. Speaking at the ongoing AfricaNext in Lagos, Southwest, Nigeria, the Chief Executive Officer of CashToken Africa, Mr. Lai Labode, took the lead in […]
Read MoreLiquid Intelligent Technologies, a business of Cassava Technologies, a pan-African technology group, has partnered with Nokia. Through this partnership, Liquid deployed Nokia’s innovative transport network technology in the new terrestrial fibre route connecting Mombasa (Kenya) to Johannesburg (South Africa). This announcement comes in light of the imminent launch of the new terrestrial data superhighway built […]
Read MoreAs Africa’s largest democracy gears up for its hotly contested elections, the question of technology’s role in enhancing the voting process is once again in the spotlight. Nigeria goes to the polls in February to elect a new President, House of Representatives, and Senate, as well as new State Assemblies and Governors. More than 84 […]
Read MoreNigeria has emerged as a top five market in the world for MetaMask in terms of users, according to a report from ConsenSys, a blockchain technology company. Announced its newest initiative, MetaMask Learn, the company said that MetaMask Learn is a free-to-use resource available in 10 languages for anyone interested in learning about web3 adding […]
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