Techeconomy panel session to focus on “5IR: Media Innovation for Regional and Economic Growth” Techeconomy, a leading digital media startup in Nigeria, will hold a special session at the forthcoming #StartupSouth8 in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria on October 5-6, 2023. The eighth edition of #StartupSouth’s annual event has as its central theme: “Deep & Bold: 5IR, Emerging Realities, Regional Economic Imperatives & The Role of Innovation.” Through the Session Hosting programme, Techeconomy will delve into the sub-theme: “5IR: Media Innovation for Regional and Economic Growth.” The panellists will include Peter Oluka, editor, Techeconomy; Ebere Ogwumoyi, general manager, RedCloud Technologies…
Author: Our REPORTER
LG said this initiative aims to support the hospital’s ongoing efforts to provide quality healthcare services to the community, especially during these challenging times. LG Electronics, a leading consumer electronics company, has announced its recent donation of essential products and health items to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abuja. LG said this initiative aims to support the hospital’s ongoing efforts to provide quality healthcare services to the community, especially during these challenging times. Recognising the critical role that FMC Abuja plays in delivering healthcare services to the public, LG Electronics has taken the initiative to contribute to its mission. The…
By this acquisition, Turaco will deepen affordable insurance coverage across Africa MicroEnsure Ghana will rebrand as Turaco Ghana in a deal that underscores Africa’s burgeoning health insurance sector Turaco, Africa’s leading tech-enabled affordable insurance company, has announced the acquisition of MicroEnsure Ghana, a pioneering microinsurance company from MIC Global. Under the deal, MicroEnsure will rebrand as Turaco Ghana and retain the expertise of the existing team and leadership. The acquisition is part of Turaco’s long-term vision to provide simple and accessible insurance to 1 billion people. The expansion increases Turaco’s operational markets to four–Kenya, Uganda, Nigeria, and Ghana–and active policies…
New Fixed Lines Format To Assume Full Recognition Across All Networks January 1, 2024 Mobile Numbers Not Affected By The Change In Fixed Lines Numbering Format In keeping with its responsibilities under the enabling law as contained in the Nigerian Communications Act (NCA) 2003, to manage Nigeria’s numbering resources, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced a new numbering format for fixed lines. Consequently, Nigeria’s Fixed-Lines Numbering Format has changed from eight digits to 10 digits by just adding “02” prefix before the existing fixed number. The Commission said that the old and new number formats are allowed to run…
Agbata said the visit was also part of the agency’s efforts to advance the State Government’s vision to ensure data privacy and protection for Ndi Anambra. The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Anambra State ICT Agency, Mr. Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata, (CFA), on Friday, paid a courtesy visit to the National Commissioner/CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr. Vincent Olatunji at the Commission’s office in Abuja. Agbata said the visit was to explore possible avenues of collaboration that will yield accurate data sourcing for Anambra state, which will, in turn, prove resourceful for the Commission in national planning. The visit…
CJN says information technology and telecommunication services have surpassed the conventional method of court service delivery The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has been described as a worthy telecom regulator in Nigeria for its dedicated efforts in promoting awareness and knowledge of Information Communications Technologies (ICT), among the judiciary in particular, and the Nigerian public. The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Hon. Justice Olukayode Ariwoola stated this in his opening remark at the 2023 edition of the NCC-hosted annual workshop for judges on telecommunications issues, which began in Kano on Monday. Justice Ariwoola who is the Chairman, Board of Governors of…
Danbatta insists the various efforts of the Commission to improve broadband penetration are yielding fruitful results with the current estimates as of July 2023 standing at 47.01 per cent. The national target to achieve 70 per cent broadband penetration by 2025 is receiving renewed attention from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), which promises 50 per cent before the end of 2023. This promise was one of the highlights of the special media chat with executive editors and media chiefs in the northern part of the country, hosted by the Executive Chairman of the Commission, Prof. Umar Danbatta, to unveil his…
The Nigeria Information Technology Reporters Association (NITRA), has announced its upcoming event, tagged NITRA FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY (FINTECH) FORUM 2023, slated to hold on Thursday, October 26, 2023 at CitiHeight Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos. The event, which will gather industry stakeholders in the financial technology sector, and the ICT industry as a whole, both from the public and private sectors, will discuss and find ways of accelerating growth in the Fintech sector as a means of achieving laudable federal government set targets and policies. The NITRA FINTECH FORUM with its Theme: “Harnessing Nigeria’s Fintech Potentials: Challenges And Opportunities”, will also discuss issues…
Committee of Vice Chancellors of Nigerian Universities is seeking data protection for Students Committee is calling for capacity building on data protection for senior officers of Nigerian Varsities The Committee of Vice Chancellors of Nigerian Universities (CVCNU) has sought the partnership of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) for capacity building for VCs and data officers in universities, according to a statement by Itunu Dosekun, Head, Media Unit of NDPC. Professor Yakubu Ochefu, the Secretary General of CVCNU, who called for a capacity building on data protection for senior officers of Nigerian universities, made the request during a courtesy visit…
Smartcash customers can now receive remittances from anywhere in the world Smartcash payment service bank, a subsidiary of Airtel Networks Nigeria, has entered into a partnership with Simba Pay Limited, an MFS Africa subsidiary for inward International Remittance Services. This partnership will enable customers to receive remittances from anywhere in the world, directly into their Smartcash PSB accounts, by simply sharing their phone numbers, which also serve as their account numbers. In today’s interconnected world, where global transactions are becoming increasingly common, Smartcash PSB has said it recognises the need for a secure and efficient solution for its customers. Managing…