Jumia, the prominent e-commerce platform in Africa, has sent shockwaves through the region’s online retail sector by announcing the closure of its food delivery service, Jumia Food, by the end of December 2023. This unexpected move raises questions about the future of the African food delivery market and the challenges […]
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The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) is taking proactive measures to uphold the rights of data subjects and foster confidence in Nigeria’s digital economy landscape. Read Also:Â President Tinubu Signs Data Protection Bill into Law Outlined in its Guidance Notice titled “GUIDANCE NOTICE ON THE FILING OF DATA PROTECTION COMPLIANCE AUDIT […]
The Art of Technology Lagos (AOT) conference, in its fifth edition, concluded after a two-day session where public and private sector figures engaged in vibrant discussions aiming to shape the landscape of Lagos’s creative and tech economy. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, who hosted the event, commended the Eko […]
The Director General of the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), Joseph Osanipin, has advised the Auto Sector Skills Council to integrate advanced technology into the development of operational standards for auto mechatronics training in the country. This directive was issued during the recent Sector Skills Council Awareness/Sensitisation […]
NordVPN, a prominent cybersecurity company, announces the integration of a new feature into its Threat Protection cybersecurity solution. This addition aims to safeguard users from potential cyber threats associated with vulnerable software. The vulnerability detection feature proactively examines Windows computers for applications with security flaws, promptly notifying users to take […]
Dr. Bosun Tijani, the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, has revealed that an estimated $2 billion investment is needed for the expansion of fiber optic cables across Nigeria. Dr. Tijani emphasized the potential improvement in service quality for mobile telephony and home internet services with the prioritization […]
In a groundbreaking initiative, Natural Oilfield Services Limited (NOSL), in partnership with the Rise Up and Sparkle Initiative, orchestrated an inspiring event titled “Girls in STEM: Future is STEM” on November 23rd, 2023. The occasion witnessed the enthusiastic participation of girls from Queens College in Yaba, Lagos, as they […]
Engr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote’s first 100 days as the head of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) have been marked by transformative leadership. The newly confirmed Director General/CEO has initiated significant changes, streamlining National Identity Number (NIN) registration processes and addressing long-standing challenges. She introduced strategic restructuring and advanced technologies to […]
The Guidelines for Secure AI System Development have been jointly issued by the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), and their partners. These guidelines address the convergence of artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, and critical infrastructure, emphasizing the importance of implementing Secure by […]
The Federal Government has officially opened applications for the Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies (4IRTA) on Monday, aiming to enhance Nigeria’s economy through technological advancements. Dr. Bosun Tijani, the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, shared in a statement the government’s commitment to promoting the use of technology, especially […]
