Zoho Provides Access to Powerful, Flexible, and Privacy-Centric Tools for Work Across the Globe Today (Tuesday September 5, 2023), Zoho Corporation, a leading global technology company, announced that it is serving 100 million users across its 55+ business applications. Zoho is the first bootstrapped SaaS company to reach this milestone. This growth comes on the heels of the company reaching 1 billion USD in annual revenue last year. Consistently providing accessible technology while promoting sustainable growth, Zoho has steadily increased its traction from 1 million users in 2008 to 100 million 15 years later—with the last 50 million users added…
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Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa has reiterated the agency’s unwavering commitment to empowering the youths to shape Nigeria’s destiny through technology. Inuwa said this during the closing ceremony of NITDA STEM Bootcamp for Kids organised by the Agency in collaboration with FutureMap Foundation, which brought together enthusiastic students between the ages of 12 – 16 from various schools across Jigawa State. He said, the 10-day Training Programme held simultaneously in Rivers, Jigawa, and the FCT, was to nurture children’s interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines while exposing them to the…
As the 2023 Africa Internet Governance Forum (AfIGF 2023) billed to hold in Abuja from 18 to 21 September 2023 draws nearer, all is now set for Nigeria to play host to 54 African nations and other continental Internet governance stakeholder blocs expected at the event. Hosted by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on behalf of the Federal Government, this year’s event, being the 12th edition of the annual forum, is scheduled to take place at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, with the theme, “Transforming Africa’s Digital Landscape: Empowering Inclusion, Security, and Innovation.” The NCC said in a release made…
Lagos Blue Line among 6 identified Rail routes in the Lagos Rail Mass Transit Red Line for commissioning this year The Lagos Blue Line on Monday, September 4, 2023, commenced commercial operations as Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State led hundreds of Lagosians, consisting of members of the public, the media, and other sectoral stakeholders to herald the commencement of commercial passenger operations of the first phase of the rail services with a train ride from the iconic Marina train station to the Mile 2 terminal station. The Lagos Blue Line is one of the six identified Rail routes in…
Khalil Halilu Vows To Use STI To Drive President Tinubu’s Socio-Economic Priority Areas Mr. Khalil Halilu, the newly appointed Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO), the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), has said that he would ensure that President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda is achieved through the deployment of Science, Technology and innovation (STI) in the economy. Halilu made this statement while addressing the management and staff of the Agency shortly after his assumption of office as the EVC/CEO at NASENI Headquarters on Monday 4th September 2023. A tech expert and entrepreneur, the new EVC/CEO, was appointed…
Hyperspace has introduced cipherKEYtap2sign™, a groundbreaking MFA technology Hyperspace Technologies Limited has secured a patent for Blockchain technology-driven Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). Developed within Hyperspace Technologies’ research and development (R&D) division, cipherKEY tap2sign™ MFA is a next-generation security system designed to leverage the decentralized nature of blockchain, the robustness of public/private key cryptography, and the convenience of NFC (Near Field Communication) technology to provide an unprecedented level of security against identity theft, phishing, and social engineering attacks. Dr. Oluseyi Akindeinde has been credited as the inventor of this MFA poised to enhance a security system that requires more than one method…
The managing director/chief executive officer, Anambra State ICT Agency, Mr. Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata “CFA”, has called on Governments of the five Southeastern states to begin to invest in digital infrastructure to boost the chances of effective digital adoption and open up myriads of tech opportunities in the region. Agbata made the call when he appeared as a keynote speaker at last month’s conference of the International Igbo Professionals for Development (IIPD). The conference with the theme ‘Aku Ruo Ulo, Ala Igbo Arise,’ aims to reawaken a sense of urgency among Ala-Igbo to work together to rebuild the Igbo Land across…
Electric Boda will initially cost 15-20% less than a regular Uber Boda trip Uber on Thursday announced the launch of Electric Boda in Kenya, a first for Uber in Africa, and a significant milestone in sustainable mobility on the continent. The launch of electric motorcycles offers an affordable, comfortable, and reliable means of mobility within the city, as well as a zero-emissions method to help drive green transformation in the country. Using Electric Boda will initially cost 15-20% less than a regular Uber Boda trip, as going green should be accessible for everyone. Uber’s launch of Electric Boda presents an…
The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi has emphasised the need for an inclusive approach to achieve the desired results of the Agency’s Strategic Roadmap and Action Plan (SRAP 2021-2024). The DG who was represented by NITDA’s Director, Zonal Offices Directorate, Ajayi Babajide Ayodimeji, made this known during a one-day stakeholders’ workshop programme in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State Capital, organised by the Agency in collaboration with the state’s Ministry of Science and Technology He spoke against the backdrop of NITDA’s drive to partner and collaborate with stakeholders, create awareness and visibility of the…
WATISE 2023 will provide a platform for organisations to showcase emerging innovative products and solutions Critical stakeholders in the telecoms industry will converge in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria at the maiden edition of WATISE, the West Africa Telecoms Infrastructure Summit and Exhibition, designed to tackle the challenges of telecoms Infrastructure which is affecting the growth of the region’s digital economy. Billed to hold October 3-4, 2023, at the Oriental Hotel, Lagos, the event, which already has registered participants from Tunisia, Egypt, Republic of Benin, will explore the abundant investment opportunities in the tech sector with the aim of attracting more investors…