The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has urged organizations in the country to appoint data protection officers within six months. Dr. Vincent Olatunji, the National Commissioner and CEO of NDPC, emphasized the importance of this measure in light of the substantial amount of data generated daily in Nigeria as the […]
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Canada has launched its tech talent strategy to attract foreign experts to its thriving digital sector. The announcement was made by the Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, Sean Fraser, at Collision 2023. The strategy includes an “innovation stream” providing open work permits for up to five years to […]
United Bank for Africa, a leading Pan African bank with operations in 20 countries in Africa has launched a new product, Braille Account, an account for visually impaired individuals. A brilliant initiative that showcases the bank’s belief in equal access to financial services recognizing the need to achieve financial inclusion. […]
The Executive Vice-Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof Umar Danbatta, announced that the Commission is in talks with Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite internet network, to make internet services more affordable and accessible in underserved areas of Nigeria. Additionally, he emphasized the Commission’s dedication to combating electronic fraud within the […]
WhatsApp has introduced a new feature in response to complaints from users in India regarding an increase in unsolicited calls. Mark Zuckerberg announced the feature will allows users to automatically silence incoming calls from unknown numbers along with a new privacy checkup option. Users can go to Settings > Privacy […]
iPhone maker Foxconn is making room to switch to electric cars and redrawing some of its supply chains as it navigates a new era of icy Washington-Beijing relations. Chairman and boss Young Liu says the future holds a lot for the Taiwanese firm. He said even as Foxconn shifts some […]
The National Commissioner of the Nigeria Data Protection Bureau (NDPB), Dr. Vincent Olatunji, has been selected as a member of the Forbes Technology Council for 2023. This appointment showcases Nigeria’s acknowledgment in the worldwide data protection field. Forbes Councils are exclusive communities established in collaboration with Forbes and the experienced […]
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STEAM Fun Fest, Africa’s largest event is set to prepare children for the future of work in it’s upcoming 2023 edition. The event presents parents and guardians an extraordinary opportunity to let their children or wards to be part of an unforgettable experience. The STEAM Fun Fest is a hands-on […]
The Nigeria Communication Commission (NCC) has emphasized the need for authority and control in mining and data usage to maximize data value and reduce associated costs and risks. Prof. Umar Danbatta, the Executive Vice-Chairman (EVC) of NCC, made this assertion during his keynote address at the Nigeria Digital Sense Forum, […]
