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…
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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…
Mr. Kashifu Inuwa, Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has said that rejuvenating the agricultural sector by digitising all its processes for smallholder farmers through initiatives developed by the government would not only boost productivity but increase the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by $67billion. This is against the backdrop of indications that the smallholder farmers are producing an estimated 90% of the country’s food and contributing 21% to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of $477 billion. Inuwa made this disclosure at the Policy Dialogue session in collaboration with the Office of the Presidency, the Federal Ministry of…
Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu, the Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO), National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), is set to detail the Agency’s plans and strategies for rural electrification in Nigeria using homegrown technologies. The 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference, though officially opened today, 30th November 2023, also known as Conference of the Parties (COP28), holding at the Expo City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), will see Mr. Halilu on December 3rd, 2023, deliver opening remarks and also participate at a panel session titled ‘Advancing Sustainable Rural Electrification through Homegrown Technologies’ The COP28 also referred to as…
By Akinade AKINADENIYI A casual stroll in Lagos Mainland can show anyone pointers on what to design for if they pay attention. Too many closely knit storey buildings that look like they could collapse at any moment show a failure in design and planning. When it rains in Lagos and it pours heavily, many parts get flooded and underwater – another failure in design. As per CNN, the cost of flooding in Lagos in terms of damages, economic productivity and mortality is estimated to be as high as $4 billion per year. A few years back, the highway leading to…
By Patricia AKINKUADE Quantum computing is the new gold particularly in the technological landscape, creating new opportunities and offering computational power like never before, to solve complex problems far beyond the capabilities of the classical computers that we are used to. Although it promises significant improvements upon the computation systems that we are used to, it also creates new challenges particularly to crypotgraphic systems. Quantum computers have the potential to break widely used encryption algorithms, putting sensitive data at big risk. Therefore, when creating and developing a software, engineers have to account for quantum safe cryptography that ensures future proof…
Deimos Managed Infrastructure will transform business operations in Africa Deimos Managed Infrastructure (DMI) to provide resilience and growth opportunities for businesses Deimos, a leading technology company specialising in cloud-native solutions, Monday announced the launch of Deimos Managed Infrastructure (DMI), a tried and tested groundbreaking solution that promises to transform the way businesses manage their cloud infrastructure. With a focus on security, scalability, and efficiency, DMI significantly reduces time to market for tech startups, small and midsize businesses, and enterprises, enabling them to concentrate on developing robust customer-centric applications to fuel their growth. Launched in 2018, Deimos is at the forefront…
Tech hubs play a catalytic role in driving economic growth and promoting inclusive development Strident calls have been made for concerted efforts to be directed at creating more thriving tech hubs outside of Lagos and Abuja, as part of Nigeria’s ongoing efforts to give a fillip to the economy and shore up its fiscal and monetary agenda even as the after-effects of global macro-economic realities continue to linger on. This is in recognition of the catalytic role as well as the potential of tech hubs in driving economic growth, promoting inclusive development, and pushing the boundaries of innovation so as…
‘Celebrating You 2023’ will bring together local and international players in the Nigerian technology industry, fostering unity among stakeholders in a vibrant and relaxed atmosphere. TD Africa, the leading distributor of cutting-edge technology and lifestyle products in Sub-Saharan Africa, is poised to host the highly awaited return of “Celebrating You,” a landmark year-end event that stands as the apex of Nigeria’s flourishing technology landscape. Scheduled for December 3, 2023, at the prestigious Konga Place in Lekki, Lagos, the 11th edition of “Celebrating You” according to TD Africa, promises to uphold its reputation for attracting a distinguished guest list. This includes…