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…
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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…
MainOne reinforces commitment to internet growth in Africa MainOne’s role at AfPIF 2023 aligns with its broader mission of driving digital transformation across West Africa MainOne, an Equinix Company, has reinforced its commitment to the growth of the internet in Africa by successfully hosting the 12th edition of the African Peering and Interconnection Forum (AfPIF) in Accra, Ghana last week. The event, co-hosted by the Internet Society (ISOC) and the African IXP Association (AFIX), drew an impressive gathering of global and local industry leaders, regulators, and stakeholders advancing Africa’s digital landscape and strengthening connectivity across the continent. Emmanuel Kwarteng, Ghana’s…
Criminal Community-Sponsored Research Contests Mirror Cybercrime Trends Sophos, a global leader in innovating and delivering cybersecurity as a service, has announced that it has uncovered how research contests run by cybercrime forums are helping to inspire new methods of attack and detection evasion. The contests mirror legitimate security conference ‘Call For Papers’ and provide the winners considerable financial rewards and recognition from peers and also potential jobs. As outlined in Sophos X-Ops latest report, “For the Win? Offensive Research Contests on Criminal Forums,” these contests are designed to drive innovation, and when analysed, the entries provide invaluable insight into how…
5G2Business will advance business digital transformation MTN Nigeria has signed a 5G2Business Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Seplat Energy to deploy 5G services to facilitate business optimisation. The 5G2Business MoU attests to unprecedented advancements in business digital transformation. 5G will enable businesses to unlock new efficiencies, automate processes, optimise operations, and propel innovation and productivity to new heights. Speaking on this collaboration, Lynda Saint-Nwafor, Chief Enterprise Business Officer of MTN Nigeria, stated, “We are thrilled to join hands with Seplat Energy to spearhead the integration of intelligent digital technologies into industry processes in Nigeria. “With this partnership, we open new…
Enugu DisCo Warns Against Activities Of Fraudsters Customers of the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company Plc. in the Southeast have been cautioned against falling victim to fraudsters in the name of prepaid metre upgrades. The company in a statement on Thursday, stressed that the planned upgrade of Standard Transfer Specification prepaid metres in its network will be free of charge and at no cost to customers. Mr. Emeka Ezeh, Head, Corporate Communications, EEDC, made this clarification in a statement made available to newsmen on Thursday. He said the caution became necessary because of information received by the company about the activities…