Serial digital entrepreneur and Chairman, Zinox Group, Leo Stan Ekeh have called on all aggrieved parties in Imo State to embrace peace, noting that no form of progress can take place in an atmosphere of unrest or insecurity. He made this known while speaking at the Imo State Government House during a courtesy visit to Governor Hope Uzodinma on Monday, May 24, 2021. The Zinox boss, who has been pained by recent developments regarding insecurity in Imo State, had decided, based on reportage and discussions with various stakeholders, to visit the state for a personal assessment of the situation, even…
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Economic adversity since the Covid-19 pandemic, as has been the lot across the world and especially in Nigeria, brings out the best or the worst in organisations. In times of adversity, forward-looking organisations rise above the fray and are distinguished by their uncommon display of leadership and empathy. Smile Nigeria ranks amongst the select few that have soared in their support for Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with its recent offers of 100% discount on its devices (especially Routers and SMiFis). There is no gainsaying that SMEs are the worst hit by the prevailing, harsh economic climate. Invariably, SMEs in…
Life is not just about having the latest electronics but about the experiences technology creates. To live a healthy and more convenient lifestyle, many people across the world are seeking eco-friendly, energy-saving and sustainable smart home appliances than ever before. In an attempt to address the needs of its esteemed consumers who are health conscious and want to live a healthy lifestyle, LG Electronics in the last few years, have focused on innovative ways to deliver the next generation of quality products that will fit into the smart home of the future. In the residential air conditioners market, some of…
President of the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS), Prof. Adesina Sodiya is to preside over the 2021 edition of the Nigeria DigitalSENSE Africa Forum on Internet Governance for Development (IG4D), slated for Thursday, June 10, at the Golden Tulip Hotels, International Airport Road, Lagos. Organisers of the event who spoke through the Lead Consulting Strategist and Group Executive Editor, ITREALMS Media Inc, Mr. Remmy Nweke, said that this year’s theme will focus on ‘Digital Cooperation: Enhancing Multistakeholders Governance for Digital Economy.’ Nweke said that DigitalSENSE Africa is a project of ITREALMS Media group, made up of internationally reputed and award-winning Information…
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami has directed the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), as the Regulator of the Information Technology sector, to engage vigorously with Facebook to understand the processes, level of security, etc of the data of Nigerian users. This directive is aimed at ensuring that policies proposed for Nigeria strictly adhere to the provisions of the Nigeria Data Protection Regulations (NDPR). The directive, DigitalTimesNG understands, comes on the heels of the recent announcement by WhatsApp of the updated Privacy Policy of its messaging application. The Policy states that WhatsApp will…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has denied several media publications to the effect that the Commission will require Nigerians to submit the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) of their phones to it from July 2021. The Commission said in a statement signed by its Director, Public Affairs, Dr. Ikechukwu Adinde that at no time did the Commission issue a Statement regarding the registration of IMEI by subscribers and assured that it has no plans to do so. “The reports in question have emanated from a section of the Revised National Identity Policy for SIM Card Registration recently launched by President…
Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Mallam Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, has urged the Lagos State Ministry of Health to fully adopt all the provisions of the Nigerian Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) to protect the medical data of the residents of the state. Abdullahi made the call recently in Lagos, when he paid a working visit to the state Commissioner of Health, Professor Akinola Abayomi where the issue of Implementation of the NDPR for the Lagos Health Sector was discussed. He commended the Commissioner and his team on the proactive, professional dispositions and approach in which the State…
Executive Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has commended the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) for the revolutionary work being done to develop the digital economy. Sanwo-Olu made this commendation when the Director-General of NITDA and management staff paid a courtesy visit to the Governor at the Lagos State Government House. “I know NITDA and what NITDA has been doing, you have some intellectually driven people and I urge you to ensure that we create an ecosystem where businesses and processes are enduring to stand the test of time,” he said. The Governor believes that NITDA is helping…
By Ayeni Wole DAPO AYENI WOLE DAPO is a Technical Product Manager and an Agile coach. He holds a Bachelor degree in Project Management, and is also a certified Scrum Product owner. In this article, Dapo provides insight into how businesses can successfully manage an agile team remotely. Covid 19 has impacted millions of businesses around the world, forcing all businesses to transition to a remote working style. Hence, agile adoption has gained significant traction as businesses strive to stay responsive to the dynamic, fast-paced environments they face. However, remote work presents unique challenges to Agile, which is typically designed…