Upholding the principles delineated in the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) of 2023, Dr. Vincent Olatunji, the National Commissioner/CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), is poised to launch the pre-inaugural National Privacy and Digital Awareness Campaign on Thursday, March 21 in Lagos. Spearheaded by the Nigerian Stakeholders for […]
Day: March 16, 2024
DG NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa CCIE (right), presenting the Agency’s SRAP to the village CEO, Sunil Santanam (left) The partnership between the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Entrepreneurship Village (eVillage) holds significant promise for fostering technology innovation and inclusivity in Nigeria. This collaboration not only reflects a commitment […]
Despite strides in gender equality, the underrepresentation of women in STEM fields persists, as highlighted by the latest UNESCO report on gender-responsive education. Biases, social norms, and expectations hinder many girls and women, especially in developing countries across Africa, from pursuing STEM education and careers. This alarming gender disparity is […]
Disruptions to internet connectivity have been documented in Nigeria due to damage inflicted upon international undersea cables crucial for the country’s online connectivity. Telecommunication firms and several banks, reliant on these cables for internet provision, have been notably impacted by the outage. The incident primarily stems from substantial impairment to […]
A series of cable cuts have caused equipment faults on major undersea cables along the West African Coast, leading to adverse effects on data and fixed telecom services in multiple countries including Nigeria, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Senegal, and Cote de Ivoire. The incidents occurred in Cote de’Ivoire and Senegal, with […]