Industry experts at the 10th edition of the Information Communications and Telecommunication Exhibition (ICTEL Expo) have stressed the need to find a balance between fostering innovation and implementing effective regulations within Nigeria’s fintech sector. The event, organized by the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) under the theme “New […]
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The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa CCIE, has underscored the critical need for incorporating digital literacy and skills into Nigeria’s formal education system. This, he argued, is essential to adequately prepare citizens for the challenges of the modern world. Speaking at a Stakeholders […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria reaffirmed its dedication to establishing the country as a leader in technology innovation and entrepreneurship during the closing ceremony of the iHATCH startup incubation program’s third cohort. The event took place in Abuja, where the Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Inuwa […]
Program Director Pi-CNG. Engr. Michael Oluwagbemi (6th from left); EVC/CEO OF NASENI, Khalil Suleiman Halilu(5th from left): DG FRCN, Dr Bulama Muhammad (4th from right) and CEO of Portland Gas Limited, Mr Folajimi Mohammed (4th from left) at the launch of PI-CNG’s Ride-Share CNG Conversion Incentive Program and My-CNG App […]
Dr. Obadare Peter Adewale, Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of Digital Encode Limited and a Forbes Best of Africa Outstanding Digital Trust Leader, has been appointed as Nigeria’s inaugural Professor of Practice in Cybersecurity at Miva Open University in Abuja. The appointment, announced in a letter dated July 1, 2024, […]
Peace Timi As we traverse the rapidly evolving landscape of technology, it’s intriguing to take a step back and reflect on the origins and early developments of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML). These fields, now at the forefront of innovation, have a rich history filled with milestones that […]
Nigeria’s burgeoning telecommunications landscape has propelled the West African tech economy to new heights, with the region’s telecoms sector now valued at $63.1 trillion. This significant revenue surge is largely driven by the rapid growth in Fintech, E-commerce, and digital marketplaces, which collectively contribute 80% of the sector’s annual growth. […]
L-R: Deputy Director, Manufacturing Services, Engineering Directorate, NASENI, Dr. Salawu Morufu; Director, Manufacturing Services Department, Engineering Directorate, NASENI, Engr. Dr. Olayode Olasupo; Director, Information, New Media & Protocol, NASENI, Mr. Segun Ayeoyenikan; Research Director, NASENI, Engr. Prof. Abdulmalik Onuwe; Prof. Abass Alade, Department of Chemical Engineering, LAUTECH; Research Director and representative of […]
WhatsApp, a messaging service in Nigeria, is considering suspending its operations in the country in response to recent regulatory actions. This potential suspension comes after the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) imposed a hefty $220 million fine on Meta Platforms, WhatsApp’s parent company, for alleged violations of data […]
The Nigeria Information Technology Reporters Association (NITRA) is gearing up for its fourth edition of the ICT Growth Conference, scheduled to take place at the Citiheight Hotel, Ikeja Lagos on August 8, 2024. This year’s conference, themed “Impact of AI On National Development: Prospects, Policies, and Challenges in Nigeria,” aims […]