News Highlights: The NDPC has initiated a full-scale investigation into Optasia over suspected non-compliant data processing activities. NDPC stresses that data controllers relying on third parties for data processing must ensure those parties are registered with the Commission. National Commissioner/CEO, National Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr. Vincent Olatunji, has ordered a full-scale investigation into the data processing activities of Optasia which operates in Nigeria as Nairtime Nigeria Ltd. Digital TimesNG understands that this investigation was triggered by a pattern of suspected non-compliant data processing which was discovered during routine regulatory oversight of data controllers and data processors of major importance.…
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-TestNigeria 3.0 Conference Focuses On Security Of Digital Frontiers Through Quality Assurance News Highlights: The TestNigeria 3.0 Conference will emphasize the importance of quality assurance in safeguarding digital systems. The conference will feature notable speakers, including Senator Salisu Shuaibu Afolabi and Hon. Adedeji Stanley Olajide. The Nigerian Software Testing Qualifications Board (NGSTQB) has announced plans for the TestNigeria 3.0 Conference, set to take place on September 26, 2024, at the prestigious Radisson Blu Hotel in Ikeja GRA, Lagos, Lagos State. Themed “Security in the Spotlight: Safeguarding Digital Frontiers through QA,” the conference aims to address the critical role of quality…
News Highlights: Adedeji brings over 25 years of experience in Network Operations, Architecture, and Service Delivery Management. He is expected to enhance the company’s network capabilities and deliver a robust customer experience. The Board of Directors of Emerging Markets Telecommunication Services Limited (EMTS), operating as 9mobile, has approved the appointment of Ayodeji Adedeji as the new Chief Technical and Information Officer (CTIO) for the company, reports Digital TimesNG. This appointment is in line with its strategic business transformation agenda to bring new ideas, solutions, and capabilities towards delivering a robust network experience to its customers. Adedeji is a seasoned leader…
News Highlights: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved a crucial financial accommodation to support the merger between Unity Bank Plc and Providus Bank Limited The CBN has also extended a N700 billion, 20-year term loan to the new entity, with an interest rate of Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) minus 11 per cent. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Tuesday announced approval for a pivotal financial accommodation to support the proposed merger between Unity Bank Plc and the Providus Bank Limited. The proposed merger will result to an asset ownership of 80-20 per cent (80 per cent Providus,…
News Highlights: 9PSB Emphasizes Collaboration and Innovation Future Vision for Payment Service Banks outlined Call for Regulatory Expansion made 9 Payment Service Bank (9PSB), Nigeria’s digital payment service bank dedicated to financial inclusion, has highlighted that the evolving payment ecosystem and increased collaboration among players and stakeholders in the financial sector are key factors driving the future growth of the payment system in Nigeria. This was disclosed by Nasiru Isyaku, Executive Director, Finance and Banking Operations, who represented the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the bank, Branka Mracajac at the recently organized Nigeria Fintech Forum held at The…
MTN Nigeria, in collaboration with premier music streaming service, Apple Music, has announced the launch of its Flexa Bundle, aimed at delivering seamless subscription service to Apple Music users in Nigeria. MTN customers can easily subscribe or renew their subscription with their airtime, to access Apple Music’s extensive catalogue of over 100 million local and international songs for as low as ₦1,750 per month, including 1GB of data to stream on the go. This comes in three offers, providing 1GB, 5GB, or 15GB of data, and is available to both prepaid and postpaid customers on iOS and Android devices. Chief…
News Highlights: Nigeria has been ranked at 71 percent for its legal, policy, and governance frameworks towards G5 digital transformation. The ranking highlights the country’s preparedness to deploy and adopt mass-market 5G networks. Nigeria scored high in several benchmarks, including 91 percent in regulatory capacity and 82 percent in market rules. Nigeria has been ranked very high at 71 per cent, in comparative legal, policy and governance frameworks towards G5 – an advanced state of readiness for digital transformation known as G5 with Germany, Finland and Singapore leading the global chart. In the new report conducted by the International Telecommunication…
News Highlights: TECNO has partnered with UNICEF to support the Nigeria Learning Passport, a digital learning platform. The Nigeria Learning Passport has expanded to 19 states with approximately 888,000 registered users. The Learning Passport programme, established in 2018, has been recognized globally. TECNO, a leading innovative technology brand, has partnered with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Nigeria to support the implementation of the Nigeria Learning Passport, a digital learning platform. Too many children remain out of school today, and many more are not learning. In Nigeria, the challenges in the field of education are particularly acute. To improve…
News Highlights: INEC is seeking ways to ensure proper protection of personal data in its database. There are potential consequences of inadequate data protection measures. An implementation committee established to enforce data protection measures. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has sought clarifications and sensitization on data protection from the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC). This request was made during an interactive meeting between INEC and NDPC at the INEC headquarters. The meeting aimed to ensure the proper protection of the personal data of Nigerian citizens in INEC’s database. The goal is to ensure adequate safeguards for citizens’ and voters’…
One of the most pressing challenges is crafting interfaces in ways that remain applicable across varying culture contexts. Senior UIUX Designer Damilare Kila envisions the solution in shedding the formality built into rigid personas and, rather, adopting an ethnographic approach, one which regards the transformation of culture as something ongoing and fluid and devises digital experiences that will change alongside it. Classic UX is deeply invested in personas: tidy dossiers of a conceptual user’s objectives, peeves, and behaviours. Helpful in concept, personas tend to become frozen portraits: They rigidify users into types fast losing meaning if and when practices shift…