The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have announced a nationwide strike commencing on Monday, June 3rd, 2024. This decision follows the tripartite committee’s failure to reach an agreement on a new minimum wage and the recent hike in electricity tariffs. TUC President Festus Osifo declared […]
In a move set to boost the country’s tech sector, the Federal Government, through NITDA, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to host the world’s largest technology fair, GITEX, for the first time in 2025. The agreement was signed by Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, Director General and CEO […]
Dr. Vincent Olatunji, National Commissioner/CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), delivered the keynote address at the Sensitization Workshop on the Nigeria Data Protection Act for top government officials from various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) in Ogun State. Dr. Olatunji commended Upper Link, a Data Protection Compliance Organisation, […]
An 8-page in-house e-magazine and newsletter, ‘Cultural Renaissance,’ will debut on June 3rd. Published by the Ministry of Art, Culture and Creative Economy, under the supervision of the National Institute for Cultural Orientation (NICO), a parastatal within the ministry, the publication will be released every fortnight. A statement signed by […]
Comrade Adede John Williams, President of the Association of Telecommunications, Information Technology, Cable Satellite Network Operators and Allied Services Employers’ of Nigeria (ATICEN), has called on the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Dr. Olayemi Michael Cardoso, to adopt industry-centric policies for the cashless and digital economy as […]
As economic challenges loom large, the quest for quality at an affordable price becomes more crucial than ever, especially in the realm of smartphones. Amidst this backdrop, TECNO emerges as a beacon of innovation and hope with the launch of the POVA 6 Neo. This budget-friendly marvel defies expectations and […]
The Federal Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Investment (FMTII), in collaboration with Newwaves Ecosystem, has announced the formation of a Technical Committee for the upcoming “Renewed Hope Business Roundtable.” This event will focus on leveraging Free Trade Zones (FTZs) and Special Economic Zones (SEZs) to drive economic diversification. Established on […]
As the curtains rose on the grand spectacle of the 10th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), TECNO again took centre stage, illuminating the night with a blend of technological innovation and unwavering support for the Nigerian movie industry. Amidst the glitz and glamour of the red carpet, where superstars […]
Kenya has revived the controversial ICT Practitioners Bill, now rebranded as the ICT Authority Bill, 2024. This new legislation aims to regulate the country’s ICT industry by licensing and registering ICT companies and professionals. Initially introduced in 2016 by then-majority leader Aden Duale, the ICT Practitioners Bill faced widespread criticism. […]
The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has announced its first-ever investment in Powerstove, a pioneering Nigerian company specializing in the production of cookstoves and carbon credit projects. A statement by Mr. Olusegun Ayeoyenikan, Director of Information, reveals that this strategic investment marks a significant milestone in NASENI’s […]