Moyo Lawal, Mohbad, Asake, Gangs of Lagos, Shanty Town, and more lead top trends on Nigeria’s 2023 Year-in-Search list Google has unveiled the findings of its 2023 Year-in-Search for Nigeria, showcasing the most popular searches, notable individuals, actors, musicians, topics, questions, and other subjects that captured Nigerians’ attention throughout the year. Google’s Year in Search is an annual analysis that reveals the top trending lists and also spotlights what the world searches to see, learn, and do. In Nigeria, this year’s results show a heightened interest in lifestyle, local politics, and notable personalities such as Moyo Lawal, Peter Obi and…
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Zoracom has strategically invested in state-of-the-art technologies and strategies within its Network and Security Operation Centres to stay one step ahead of cyber attackers. Zoracom, a Lagos-based technology company for cybersecurity, observability and infrastructure management has said that its Network and Security Operations Centre (NSOC) has made remarkable advancements in capacity building for cybersecurity experts and the mitigation of digital breaches. In an era of rapid digitalisation where organisations worldwide are heavily investing in digital assets, the persistent threat of cybersecurity breaches has underscored the critical need for robust cybersecurity partners. Zoracom said it is equipped to meet this demand…
In a bid to implement government policies aimed at digitally transforming the country and sustaining a vibrant digital economy, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is poised to collaborate with the International Financial Corporation (IFC) by co-creating robust regulatory frameworks. NITDA Director General, Kashifu Inuwa, disclosed this when he played host to a delegation from the IFC, led by the corporation’s Senior Economist, Dr. Nadege D. Yameogo, at the corporate headquarters of the agency in Abuja. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, according to Inuwa, has mandated the Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy to enhance productivity through technological innovation…
Nigeria’s IT sector is receiving the attention of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), according to the Director General of the Agency, Kashifu Inuwa while outlining the Agency’s plan for the development of the sector, with a focus on building resilience in the face of challenges. Inuwa, who stated this during an event ‘CONNECT THE DOT’S CONFERENCE’, with the Theme “Igniting Resilience and Empowering Youth,” which was held on Thursday at A- Class Event Centre, Abuja, emphasised the need for resilience from all stakeholders in the sector. He stated that NITDA is working on various initiatives to ensure that…
M-KOPA expands its operations in West Africa, rapidly growing its reach on the continent M-KOPA, a leading African fintech platform, Tuesday announced the official launch of its flexible digital financing model in Ghana following a successful pilot phase. The strategic move to expand its operations makes Ghana the second West African country for the company, strengthening its Pan-African footprint to provide financial and digital inclusion for underbanked customers. The company established its market entry in the Greater Accra Region, focusing on smartphone financing. Leveraging key partnerships with Samsung and Nokia, M-KOPA has provided financing to over 100,000 people and unlocked…
By Glory Ejime Ikeke AI adoption is no longer an experiment, it’s a business imperative. Global tech giants like Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and Alibaba have mastered the art of scaling AI-powered products, driving massive efficiencies, improving customer experience, and reshaping industries. What lessons can product managers, startups, and enterprises learn from these AI pioneers? This article explores the key strategies and pitfalls to avoid when scaling AI products.Lessons In Scaling AI from Tech GiantsData is the New Fuel: But Quality Over Quantity: Companies like Google and Microsoft have scaled AI by investing heavily in high-quality, labeled datasets. However, more data…
The government of Japan has been called upon to leverage Nigeria’s youthful population to build a strategic talent partnership that will nurture and build a workforce that can be exported. Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa made the call at the iHatch startup incubation programme 2nd cohort demo day and 3rd cohort opening ceremony organised by the subsidiary of the agency, Office for Nigerian Digital Innovation (ONDI), in partnership with Japan International Corporation Agency (JICA) in Abuja. He stated that the iHatch 5-month free intensive incubation programme executed by the ONDI and hosted within the National…
Engineering teams often walk a fine line between shipping fast and building sustainably. Senior software engineer OLUMIDE PETER OBASA shares lessons on how to manage technical debt without sacrificing product velocity—showing that real speed comes from balancing quick wins with long-term stability…. Engineering teams are always trying to balance getting things done quickly and making sure they don’t create problems down the road. If they’re too slow, they might miss opportunities. If they’re too fast, they can end up with technical debt that makes future work really hard. For companies that are growing fast, this is a constant issue that…
AFEX plans to replace ComX Africa’s leading commodities player, AFEX, has launched Africa Exchange, a digital platform for trading commodities. The platform follows AFEX’s first foray into digital commodities trading with the launch of ComX in 2020. This new trading platform further transforms the commodities space in Africa by enabling commodities market players to meet and interact both in the physical and financial markets. Data and information crucial to decision-making are readily available on the platform, offering a comprehensive and informed trading experience. Africa Exchange provides a structured marketplace duly regulated by Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), ensuring that…
It has been suggested that digitising Nigeria’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) will drive the needed sustainable economic growth given the critical roles digitalisation and technology play in optimising the operation of businesses in the 21st century. The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, made this known in Abuja while delivering a Keynote Address on the theme: “Digital Nigeria – Leveraging Technology to Improve Ease of Doing Business for MSMES” at the Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) 2023 Annual Lecture series. The NITDA DG noted that technology innovation is occurring at an exponential pace…