Google has introduced its Growth Academy AI for Cybersecurity program, a new initiative aimed at helping startups that utilize artificial intelligence to strengthen cybersecurity. The program offers emerging companies the tools, knowledge, and international strategies they need to grow their businesses, with expert guidance from Google and other industry leaders. […]
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At the 2024 National Cybercrimes Summit, held at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Kashifu Inuwa, Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), emphasized the urgent need for greater investment in cybersecurity training across both public and private sectors. Inuwa highlighted that the benefits of securing organizations […]
AfriTECH 4.0 organizers are excited to unveil the official sponsors for this year’s highly anticipated event, with QNET taking the spotlight as the Gold Sponsor. AfriTECH 4.0, Africa’s leading technology and innovation conference, will be held on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at Oriental Hotels, Lekki Road, Lagos, Nigeria. This year’s […]
Babcock University has set a new benchmark in cybersecurity education with its groundbreaking partnership with ThinkCyber Nigeria. This collaboration aims to equip students with world-class cybersecurity training, aligning with global standards and preparing them for the rapidly evolving tech industry. The partnership between Babcock’s School of Computing and Business School […]
(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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Aiming to revolutionize healthcare delivery in Nigeria, London-based IT expert Demilade Okewale has introduced a groundbreaking telemedicine app, TeleDoc, at an event in Ikeja, Lagos. Co-founded by Okewale and Kiki Okewale, the app is designed to make healthcare more accessible, particularly for underserved communities, by harnessing technology to enhance service […]