The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) joins consumers and stakeholders in the telecommunications industry to celebrate the 2024 World Telecommunications and Information Society Day. This international day, proclaimed by the International Telecommunication Union Plenipotentiary Conference in 2006, is observed annually on May 17. The theme of this year’s World Telecommunication and […]
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The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced the launch of E-tags for accessing the 24 federal airports nationwide. Sales of these E-tags start today, May 17. This new policy comes following a directive from the Federal Executive Council (FEC), which approved 21 policies and projects aimed at enhancing […]
The Nigerian Government has unveiled plans to partner with an American-based company to enhance cultural diplomacy and boost the economy through a new Global Cultural Digital Platform (GCDP). A statement by Caleb Nor, Media Unit, Office of the Executive Secretary/CEO says this initiative, aimed at promoting Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency(NITDA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding, (MoU) with the Cisco System Incorporation to advance Nigeria’s digital transformation. Cisco’s Country Digital Acceleration (CDA) Programme is a global initiative that partners with government and private sector leaders to develop sustainable, secure, and inclusive communities powered by […]
To forge strategic partnerships and collaboration for the advancement of Nigeria’s digital transformation Agenda, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa CCIE has reiterated the need for a safe and inclusive online environment responsible for human and Artificial Intelligence (AI) practices in country. Read […]
By: Dr. Bayero Agabi The Cloud Network Foundation ( CNF) has called on the federal government to immediately rescind the decision on the implementation of the 0.5 per cent tax on cybersecurity. In statement released today by the Non-governmental Foundation and signed by its chairman, Mr Abimbola Tooki, the foundation […]
Microsoft’s African Development Centre (ADC) in Lagos, Nigeria may face closure, though Microsoft has not issued an official statement regarding the matter. The staff was reportedly informed of this development on Monday, with indications that affected employees might receive their salaries and HMO benefits until June. However, a source within […]
Identification solutions startup Seamfix, which provides identity creation, verification, and transaction accreditation solutions for large organisations and government agencies, operates primarily, has raised $4.5 million from its first institutional investor, Alitheia IDF, in order to grow its operations outside of Nigeria. This was made known by Chimezie Emewulu, the company’s […]
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), in collaboration with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and KPMG, is spearheading the development of open banking frameworks to enhance financial inclusion in the country. Read Also:Â Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) Examines Alleged Data Breach by GTB and Zenith Bank Dr. Vincent Olatunji, […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has instructed banks operating in the country to commence charging a cybersecurity levy on transactions, according to a circular issued on Monday. The implementation of this levy is set to begin two weeks from the date of the circular. The directive, applicable to all […]
