Anambra State has marked a significant milestone in its journey towards technological advancement with the adoption of the Nigeria Startup Act (NSA). At a 2-day Ecosystem Stakeholders Engagement and Validation Session, held at the Solution Innovation District Centre in Awka, Anambra State in December, key stakeholders, government officials, and industry players converged to discuss the adoption of this groundbreaking legislation and validate pertinent issues that should be considered. Hosted by Ms. Chinwe Okoli, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Innovation and Business Incubation, the event witnessed the presence of esteemed dignitaries such as the Deputy Governor of Anambra State,…
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9mobile, Nigeria’s innovative telecommunications company recently hosted Photojournalists to a dynamic Capacity Building Workshop themed “New Technologies in Photography and Their Applications in Photojournalism.” The workshop which saw the participation of accomplished photojournalists eager to elevate their craft was facilitated by Modo Ekene Victor, a trailblazer in photography; an accredited FIFA.com, CAF/LMC/NPFL photojournalist and the 2019 Photojournalist of the Year by the Nigerian Sports Awards. 9mobile’s Public Relations Lead, Chineze Amanfo, speaking before the workshop, emphasised the importance of embracing technological advancements in the ever-evolving landscape of photojournalism. “As a company deeply rooted in innovation, 9mobile recognises the transformative power…
Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, has expressed the belief that the automation of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) will up the ante in tackling corruption to a large extent in the country. Inuwa who made this known during a courtesy visit to him by members of staff of the ICPC, led by the Chairman, Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, confirmed the Agency’s readiness to collaborate with ICPC to aid the digitisation of its services and monitoring corrupt practices in public institutions, noting that automation is a journey and…
The Solution Innovation District (SID) has hosted the First Lady of Anambra State, Dr. Mrs. Nonye Soludo, in an event themed “SID Tech Hangout with the First Lady of Anambra State.” The visitation, which took place on 2nd January 2024, was marked by enthusiasm, collaboration, and a shared commitment to advancing technology and innovation in the state. Upon her arrival at the SID Centre, Mrs. Nonye Soludo was warmly welcomed by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Innovation and Business Incubation, Ms. Chinwe Okoli, along with some key players in the innovation ecosystem. The Special Adviser then guided…
Hyperspace Technologies Limited, a Lagos-based Web3 startup, has secured its second patent and trademarks for cipherCHIP tap2verify, a blockchain-integrated contactless product authentication and verification system. Hyperspace Technologies specialises in next-level smart security infrastructure and key management systems. Developed within Hyperspace Technologies Limited’s research and development (R&D) division, “cipherCHIP tap2verify” system presents a novel approach to product authentication by integrating Near Field Communication (NFC) tags, Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), and blockchain technology. Digital TimesNG understands that Dr. Oluseyi Akindeinde, the lead inventor of the MFA, is poised to enhance a security system that requires more than one authentication method from independent categories…
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission has issued a Code of Conduct for Data Protection Compliance Organisations (DPCOs) in Nigeria, ahead of its enforcement drive in 2024 and in a bid to ensure professionalism among firms that are licensed to carry out compliance as a service. Addressing a meeting of the Commission with the DPCOs, the National Commissioner, Dr. Vincent Olatunji, urged DPCOs to see their role in the implementation of the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023 as a public trust which must be guarded with the utmost sense of responsibility. Dr. Olatunji noted the opportunities presented by the Act…
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-NASENI Signs MoU for Establishment of Coal-based Fertilizers The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has signed an agreement worth $21.7 million with eleven firms in Nigeria as beneficiaries for the take-off of the Delta-2 Projects The development is the outcome of the bilateral collaboration between the federal government of Nigeria and the Czech Republic. The Nigerian beneficiary companies are expected to come up with various products and services to be injected into the Nigerian economy. The Delta-2 Programme is being implemented by the Presidential Implementation Committee on Technology Transfer/Information Exchange (PICTT), NASENI as an implementing Agency…
Airtel Nigeria, a leading telecommunications services provider, has won the coveted Partnership of the Year award at the 17th edition of the prestigious Sustainability, Enterprise, and Responsibility Awards (SERAS) held at Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, on Friday, December 15, 2023. The accolade was in recognition of Airtel’s Re-imagine Education initiative, a consequential collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) According to the SERAS organisers, the jury’s selection of Airtel is in recognition of the benchmark set by the telecom giant in synergy, impact, and innovation through its visionary collaborations, noting that Airtel’s partnership with UNICEF has delivered commendable…
Akinlade Nursery and Primary School, Okun-Mopo, Ajah has become this year’s recipient of the annual Corporate Social Responsibility programme of MainOne, an Equinix Company and West Africa’s leading connectivity and data centre solutions provider, reaffirming the company’s commitment to community development. This year’s initiative involved refurbishing the classrooms, providing new desks and chairs for the students, repainting the school’s external and internal façade, roofing and restructuring the entire blocks of classrooms, all aimed at improving the school’s learning environment. Tinuola Ipadeola, Head, Corporate Services, MainOne stated, “At MainOne, we believe in the transformative power of education and that every child…