On Thursday, the House of Representatives took a significant step by passing a bill that seeks to amend the 1999 Constitution, enabling candidates not affiliated with political parties to participate in key elections, including presidential, governorship, and legislative elections. The proposed legislation, titled “A Bill for an Act to Alter […]
Year: 2024
Ikeja-based tech startup, Menxtt Technology NG, is rapidly gaining prominence in Nigeria’s digital landscape, offering an extensive range of high-quality tech products, including laptops, smartphones, and tablets from renowned global brands such as Dell, HP, MacBook, iPhones, Nokia, and Samsung. The company is setting a new benchmark for delivering premium […]
L-R: Deputy Director, Technology Business Development, Edward Abaver, NASENI; representative of the EVC/CEO, National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu, Director of Information, Olusegun Ayeoyenikan; and Deputy Director of Information, NASENI, Chima Akwaja at the NASENI Day held on Wednesday 25th September, 2024 at the ongoing Abuja […]
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has kicked off a motorised advocacy campaign across key areas of Eti-Osa Local Government, aimed at raising awareness on environmental sustainability as part of its World Cleanup Day activities. Under the theme “Make Room for Life,” the campaign began at Lekki Toll Gate and […]
In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, Ghassan Azzi, Sales Director for Africa at Western Digital, has emphasized the importance of scalable, cost-effective data storage solutions in meeting the needs of modern businesses. As data generation continues to surge, particularly with the rise of connected devices and artificial intelligence (AI), Azzi […]
The Women Entrepreneurs and Executives in Tech Summit (WEETS) 2024 Boot Camp, held at the Digital Bridge Institute in Oshodi, Lagos, on Thursday, 19th of September, 2024, brought together women and girls from across the tech and entrepreneurial sectors for an immersive learning experience. The event was packed with insights […]
The Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA), the official registrar for the .ng country code Top-Level Domain (ccTLD), has officially announced the upcoming Tech Convergence 1.0, a two-day conference and exhibition set to take place on November 28-29, 2024, at the Muson Centre in Onikan, Lagos. This inaugural event will become […]
The National Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has initiated a thorough investigation into the data practices of Optasia, a company operating in Nigeria under Nairtime Nigeria Ltd. This action follows concerns raised by NDPC’s routine oversight of major data controllers and processors, which revealed potential breaches in data compliance. Dr. Vincent […]
Nigeria’s definitive bank for small and medium-sized businesses, as well as their customers and employees, Moniepoint Microfinance Bank has made securing digital payments a top priority, implementing the need for additional Factor of Authentication by customers when making payments. It has introduced a Multi Factor Authentication, MFA on its mobile […]
PalmPay, a leading financial platform with over 30 million users on its smartphone app in Nigeria, today announces the launch of its USSD code. This service offers Nigerians an additional way to manage their finances without the need for internet connectivity. With the PalmPay USSD code, customers can now perform […]