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Shoppers in Nigeria are now able to buy original mobile and computing devices online following a new deal between eCommerce giants, Konga and world-renowned technology company, Apple, Digital TimesNG can now report. Digital TimesNG understands that with the coming together of both technology giants, authentic products from Apple such as the iPhone, Mac, and iWatch among other exciting accessories are readily available for purchase directly from the Konga online store at the click of a button. As an industry pacesetter, Konga continues to set a track record of producing and selling authentic products to its wide customer base, having built…

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The Central Bank of Nigeria has appointed new executive directors to oversee the affairs of Polaris, Union, and Keystone banks, whose boards were dissolved less than 48 hours ago. The apex bank, in a statement signed by the acting Director of Corporate Communications, Sidi Hakama, released on Thursday morning, said the appointment takes immediate effect. Yetunde Oni, the first female CEO of the Standard Chartered bank in Sierra Leone, was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of Union Bank, while Mannir Ubali Ringim was selected as the Executive Director of the tier-2 bank. Hassan Imam was appointed as Keystone Bank’s…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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