The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has extended the deadline for the registration of Data Controllers and Data Processors of Major Importance (DCPMIs). The new deadline, approved by the Commission’s National Commissioner/CEO, Dr. Vincent Olatunji, is now set for October 31, 2024, allowing affected entities to register without penalty. This […]
Month: October 2024
The Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 2 Command. Onikan, Lagos, AlG. Fayoade M. Adegoke, sets up a 6-man panel consisting of DCP. Ajao S. Adewale, Deputy Commissioner of Police in-charge of Zonal Criminal Investigation Department (ZCID), ACP. Ogunsakin Gbenga, Officer in-charge of Zonal Intelligence Department, Mr. Emma Nnadozie, Group Crime […]
Globacom has unveiled the latest edition of its ‘Festival of Joy’ promo, giving customers the chance to win major prizes, including Toyota Prado SUVs and other valuable items. The promo, which kicked off on October 1, 2024, will run through January 31, 2025. It is open to both new and […]
L-R: Head of Partnership, PalmPay, Chibuzor Melah; Managing Director/CEO, AfriGOPay Financial Services Limited, Ebehijie Juliet Momoh; Managing Director, PalmPay, Chika Nwosu; Vincent Ogbunude, MD, Payment Tokens (Verve); Femi Hanson, Head, Marketing and Communications, PalmPay at the recent 5th Anniversary celebration of the fintech in Ikeja, Lagos. PalmPay, a leading fintech company in […]
Alhaji Bako Bala, the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Suru Local Government Area of Kebbi State, was abducted and subsequently killed by armed assailants. The disturbing news was shared via a post on the official Facebook page of Alhaji Zaidu Bala Kofa Sabuwa, the Special Adviser to […]
Nigerian actress Kate Henshaw stirred up a social media storm after the recent Independence Day celebrations on October 1, 2024. An X user shared a photo and video of her donning a green and white outfit, urging her to join the fight against corruption in the country. The user expressed […]
PalmPay, a prominent fintech company in Nigeria, recently celebrated significant milestones in its growth while unveiling key updates to bolster its impact on the nation’s financial landscape. During the event, the company officially launched its much-anticipated USSD code, *861#, aimed at increasing access to its services for users without internet […]
Nigerian music star Wizkid has stirred up fresh controversy with a string of fiery social media posts that appear to target fellow Afrobeats heavyweight, Davido. On Wednesday, Wizkid took to X (formerly Twitter) to mock Davido’s use of the title “001,” saying, “The only time you’re 001 is when you’re […]
L-R: General Manager, Internal Audit & Fraud Management, MTN Nigeria, Ibe Etea; General Manager, Architecture and Engineering, MTN Nigeria, Bukola Ajayi; Chief Customer Relations Officer, MTN Nigeria, Ugonwa Nwoye; Ayham Moussa, Chief Operations Officer, MTN Nigeria; General Manager, Brands and Communications, MTN Nigeria, Emamoke Ogoro and Idowu Adesokan, General Manager, […]
ALX, Africa’s top tech career accelerator, recently marked a major milestone with the graduation of over 2,800 learners from across the continent, including over 800 Nigerians. The graduates, who completed the Data Science program, came from countries such as Ghana, South Africa, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Kenya, Morocco, and Egypt. In Nigeria, […]