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 […]
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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: 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 […]
Cloud Network Foundation (CNF) and the Lagos State Government (LASG) are soon to hold a strategic capacity-building workshop for the operators in the media industry. The initiative, the first in a series of other noble plans is designed to engender massive engagements and collaboration with the stakeholders in the media […]
The International Police Organisation (INTERPOL) has appointed Nigerian Police Commissioner Ifeanyi Uche as the Chairman of the African Heads of Cybercrime Units, comprising leaders from 54 nations. Uche, currently serving as the Commissioner of Police overseeing the NPF National Cyber Crime Centre, succeeds Ratjindua Tjivikua of Namibia in this role. […]
Oriki Energy, a social impact startup based in Paris, France, has announced its commitment to supporting the federal government’s efforts to create job opportunities and stimulate economic activities at the grassroots level through a network of profitable solar stations across Nigeria. The company revealed its plan to empower 100 entrepreneurs, […]
In a bid to empower women in Northern Nigeria, a new initiative was launched today, introducing the AI for Beginners Learning Video Series in collaboration with Google, the Kaduna State Government, and Data Science Nigeria. This series, presented in Hausa, aims to make Artificial Intelligence concepts more accessible and culturally […]