The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) recently welcomed a team from Paradigm Initiative, led by its Acting Chief Operating Officer, Adeboye Adegoke. The meeting focused on exploring collaborative efforts to connect underserved Nigerians with digital opportunities aimed at improving livelihoods through digital literacy training. During […]
Google has expanded its translation service, Google Translate, adding support for 110 new languages. This update marks the platform’s largest expansion to date, enhancing its ability to serve nearly a tenth of the world’s population. Among the newly supported languages are Afar, Cantonese, Tamazight (Amazigh), Awadhi, Marwadi, Manx, Nko, Punjabi […]
Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) have proven to be remarkably resilient and adaptable in promoting cross-border economic growth and development, even in the face of economic downturns and global crises. Africa’s fastest-growing financial institution, according to the Financial Times, Moniepoint MFB, has reaffirmed its commitment to offering MSMEs unparalleled […]
Nigerian music producer and singer Don Jazzy captivated his followers in an engaging and heartfelt interactive session on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday. The popular artist responded to various comments and questions from fans, addressing personal topics with his characteristic humor and candor. One fan’s playful observation about Don Jazzy’s […]
Peace Timi Welcome to today’s edition of Tech Throwback Thursday, where we embark on a journey through time to explore the fascinating progression of internet technology, from the era of dial-up connections to the high-speed fiber optics of today. Join us as we dive into how the internet has evolved, […]
Representative of the DG NITDA flanked by the National Coordinator Office for Nigeria Digital Innovation Ms Victoria Fabunmi and the AGROVESTO team. The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has underscored the transformative potential of advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Internet […]
Customs Officer, DC Essien was at the Senate Committee on Tuesday for a briefing on the activities of the Customs in the past few years to date. Few minutes into his address, while briefing the committee, Deputy Comptroller Essien requested water and showed signs of discomfort. Despite immediate […]
A fire broke out at the Dangote Refinery located in Lagos Nigeria, on Wednesday morning. Though the cause of the fire could not be ascertained yet, Workers at the refinery were evacuated out of the building amidst panic. The sky turned a dark shade of grey, and the acrid […]
Cubana Chief Priest who was alleged to have sprayed and tampered with naira notes during an event at the Eko Hotel in Lagos on April 16. However, pleaded not guilty to the charges and was granted bail of ₦10 million. At the last adjourned date on May 2, Chikaosolu […]
From the 2023 NIBSS Annual Fraud Landscape report, incidents of fraud in Nigeria have seen a staggering increase, particularly in internet banking. The report noted a 325% rise in fraud losses through internet banking from 2022 to 2023. Mobile, web, and point-of-sale (POS) platforms emerged as the most targeted channels […]