Following complaints of violation of the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) against Phillips Consulting and United Bank for Africa PLC, the Nigeria Data Protection Bureau National Commissioner, Dr Vincent Olatunji, has ordered a forensic investigation in line with Article 4 of the NDPR. The complaint against Philips Consulting is in […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), through its subsidiary, the Office for Nigerian Digital Innovation (ONDI), in partnership with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), is opening applications for the 2022 Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs) Hackathon. The IFF Project is supported by the Ford Foundation […]
As MTN Announces The mPulse Spelling Bee Competition’s 2022 Edition MTN Nigeria has announced the 2022 edition of the mPulse Spelling Bee Competition. In this third edition, the competition, which aims to promote literacy, sharpen comprehension, and improve the vocabulary of kids will be executed in a hybrid format – the first two rounds will be held […]
The Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy and Chairman of the National Frequency Management Council (NFMC), Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami), chaired the 58th Regular Meeting of the Council on Thursday, 4th August 2022. The Council resolved to remind members of the public, Ministries, Departments and Agencies of Governments […]
The remains of Mr Oluwashola Kadiri, late husband of the Director of Public Affairs of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Folashade Kadiri, were laid to rest on Friday, 12th of August, 2022 at the Private Vaults, Atan Cemetery, Yaba, Lagos. Mr Kadiri, popularly called ‘Solar,’ an accomplished businessman, died […]
MTN Nigeria Plc, a leading technology company, has announced a new data bundle designed specifically for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) that want to access free business capacity-building content but cannot afford the data required to do so. Recognizing the benefits of knowledge and information to growing businesses, as […]
To prevent ransomware attacks, the Nigerian Communications Commission’s Computer Security Incident Response Team (NCC-CSIRT) has urged organizations to implement stronger cybersecurity measures such as requiring employees to use strong, unique passwords for each account and enabling multi-factor authentication (2FA) wherever it is supported. It also advised businesses to ensure regular […]
The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed Force No. 509745 Corporal Opeyemi Kadiri attached to Dolphin Divisional Headquarters, Lagos Police Command for gross misconduct, disobedience to lawful order, and assault on a member of the public captured in a viral video on August 3, 2022. The dismissed officer who, enlisted into […]
Nigeria’s broadband usage has continued on the rise, moving up from 40.9% in February 2022 to 44.5% in July 2022, a figure considered hopeful for achieving the national broadband target of 70% in 2025. Executive Vice Chairman of the Commission, Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, who disclosed this yesterday at the […]
…Empowers Nigerians Across 33 States And The FCT The leading technology company is expanding broadband services to millions of homes across Nigeria. On Friday, 5 August, MTN Nigeria officially concluded the 2022 Y’ello Care campaign at a closing ceremony held at the company’s Falomo, Ikoyi head office. Present at the […]