A group of Nigerian tech-savvy youths has developed a web-based crypto platform to facilitate seamless and borderless means of accepting cryptocurrency payments globally. Known as Coinazer, the Web 3.0 crypto platform was developed out of the curiosity of a tech-savvy young Nigerian to solve a payment problem. Announcing the launch of Coinazer, the Founder, a crypto enthusiast, Johnpaul Achigonye said that the cryptocurrency solution was a product of necessity, saying that “It sounds funny how Coinazer came to existence.” “I was at my Uncle’s shop at Ikeja Market popularly known as Computer Village attending to one of his customers who…
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–As Konga Jara Ends Tuesday, January 31, 2023
In its efforts at promoting Digital Literacy and Skills of young schoolgirls in the country, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is organising a maiden edition of the Nigeria Girls Can Code (NGCC) Competition in line with the catch-them-young global initiative. The NCC said in a public notice post on its Facebook page on Friday, that the NGCC aims to engage girls in secondary schools across the country to debate innovative ways to address the challenges of food security through the application of fifth-generation (5G) technology. “This is in line with the Federal Government’s policy initiative – Nigeria Digital Economy Policy…
The award was conferred on Danbatta in recognition of his effective regulatory achievements through cutting-edge initiatives, especially during his first five years in office
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has continued to engage with foreign partners on digital inclusiveness to accelerate the development of a digital economy for Nigerians. Kashifu Inuwa, Director General and CEO of NITDA declared the Agency is leaving no stone unturned in the implementation processes of its Strategic Roadmap and Action Plan (SRAP 2021-2024). He spoke during a virtual session with CDA Lead for Africa, Clayton Naidoo. Inuwa disclosed that NITDA has continued to collaborate with CISCO since 2019, when an MOU was signed, to build an incubation centre that will foster digital skills and job creation for…
The newly established Hajj Institute of Nigeria, (HIN) an institution under the supervision of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), has indicated interest to partner with the National Information Technology Development Agency, NITDA on digitising its processes. In a meeting at the NITDA Corporate Headquarters in Abuja Thursday, both NITDA and the National Hajj Institute agreed that such a partnership between the two organisations would help in strengthening Hajj exercise in the country. The NITDA Director General, Kashifu Inuwa, described the establishment of the Institute as crucial to educate the intending pilgrims, adding that the digitalisation of the processes…
Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has said that the pervasive nature of Information Communication Technology could also be deployed and adopted in the sporting industry. According to him, Africans can leverage Artificial Intelligence, Robotics and other Emerging Technologies to create games with African character, culture, and core values because most online sporting games are not in accordance with African culture. The NITDA Director General expressed this view Thursday when hosting the President, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Musa Gusau, on a working visit to the Agency’s Corporate Headquarters, Abuja. Inuwa, while explaining the…
The Central Bank of Nigeria has issued a commercial Payment Service Solution Provider (PSSP) license to infrastructure fintech firm, Fincra, to enable it to function as a payment solutions service provider within the country. Fincra is an online and offline payment infrastructure for fintech, platforms and global businesses, and provides simple, secure and dependable payment solutions via its merchant portal or via the introduction of its APIs. The CBN first granted Fincra an Approval- in- Principle (AIP) to test its intended payment solutions for businesses before the full commercial license, which the company described as “a significant milestone for us.”…
Mrs. Molayo Jebutu, one of the customers of Konga, Nigeria’s leading composite e-commerce giant, selected for the all-expense paid Knowledge Weekend programme with the Chairman, Zinox Group, Leo Stan Ekeh, has expressed her excitement and expectations from the exclusive mentorship session. Jebutu, who confessed to being an ardent and loyal shopper on Konga, was one of the first batch of winners unveiled by the e-commerce company for the highly anticipated mentorship programme scheduled to hold in February. ‘‘I was excited after being contacted by Konga and subsequently being informed of my selection. I am looking forward to a very interesting…
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