(L-R): Joshua Ibinabo War, Entrepreneurship Development Manager, ALX Nigeria; Chidi Afulezi, Guest Speaker & Product Management Consultant, and Nkechi Idinmachi, Fellowship Specialist, ALX Nigeria, at the Exclusive Product Management Masterclass organised by ALX Nigeria recently in Lagos. ALX Africa, the acclaimed career and entrepreneurship accelerator, has once again strengthened its […]
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The Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) has strongly opposed the Federal Government’s intention to reintroduce a five percent excise duty on the telecommunications sector, cautioning that this move could impose significant burdens on the industry. Previously, President Bola Tinubu signed four executive orders on July 6, 2023, which […]
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) has highlighted the vital importance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and robust infrastructure in reinforcing cybersecurity defenses. Temi Popoola, Chairman of Central Securities Clearing Systems Plc (CSCS), made this assertion during the company’s cybersecurity conference, held in partnership with the Office of the National Security Adviser […]
Human rights lawyer Festus Ogun has criticized the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) for the recent arrest of Nigerian crossdresser, Okuneye Idris, popularly known as Bobrisky. Ogun expressed his disapproval through a Facebook post, calling the arrest “arbitrary, illegal, and unconstitutional,” while emphasizing Bobrisky’s right to freedom of movement under Nigerian […]
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has attributed ongoing power outages across parts of the northern region to the tripping of its 330-kilovolt (kV) Ugwuaji-Apir Double Circuit transmission lines 1 and 2. According to TCN, the fault occurred on Monday, resulting in widespread outages affecting the North East, North West, […]
Meta, the tech giant behind Facebook and Instagram is preparing to launch a new facial recognition trial aimed at curbing the misuse of celebrity images in fraudulent advertisements. Scheduled to begin in December, the trial will involve approximately 50,000 public figures whose Facebook profile photos will be scanned and compared […]
Investing is a journey that changes as you go through different stages of life, with each stage requiring specific strategies to match your evolving financial goals and risk tolerance. In early adulthood, individuals are just starting their careers and becoming financially independent. At this point, it’s important to focus on […]
Globacom, Nigerian telecommunications company, has reaffirmed its commitment to the sponsorship of cultural festivals across the country, including the notable Ofala and Ojude Oba festivals. This pledge was reiterated by the company’s Divisional Head, South, Mr. Tochukwu Okechukwu, during the 2024 Ofala Festival held at Ime Obi, Onitsha, Anambra State, […]
Digital Encode Limited, a premier cybersecurity and Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) firm in Africa, has proudly announced its sponsorship of the upcoming Africa Tech Alliance Forum (AfriTECH 4.0). This highly anticipated event, set to take place in Lagos in November 2024, will bring together technology leaders, innovators, and enthusiasts […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has joined forces with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to empower young people across West Africa with the knowledge and skills needed to protect the region’s cyberspace. A regional cybersecurity hackathon held in Abuja, Nigeria, showcased the talent of emerging […]