The Director-General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa has reassured stakeholders that the agency’s regulations are not intended to stifle innovation but rather to foster growth and development in the digital space. Inuwa made this remark during a Panel Discussion at the Business Day CEO Forum 2023 on ‘Charting a Course to Growth and Development’ which took place at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos State. The DG said that NITDA’s regulations are designed to promote innovation by creating a level playing field for all players in the digital ecosystem, adding that the agency is committed to…
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Flutterwave, a leading Africa payments technology company, has formally joined the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) payment orchestration platform to facilitate travel to sub-Saharan Africa. With this development, airlines across the world are able to process payments from customers through cards, bank transfers, mobile money, alternative payment methods, and other payment modes available on the Flutterwave platform. IATA Financial Gateway (IFG) is an omni-channel payment orchestration and management platform fully dedicated to the airline industry and has been designed to allow airlines to receive local payments from local markets through all their distribution channels. IATA has some 290 international airlines,…
Global technology firms are jazzed about the prospects for LiFi after the IEEE released the 802.11bb standard, according to a report by Fiercewireless. IEEE, the group behind the Wi-Fi standards, formed the Light Communications 802.11bb Task Group in 2018, chaired by pureLiFi and supported by Fraunhofer HHI, two entities that have been at the forefront of LiFi development efforts. LiFi, which stands for “light fidelity,” is a wireless technology that uses light rather than radio frequencies to transmit data. Some of the biggest industry players in semiconductors and mobile phones are interested in LiFi, and standardization at IEEE is a…
A delegation from the Zambian digital economy sector has arrived in Nigeria to understudy Nigeria’s National Public Key Infrastructure, (NPKI) which the National Information Technology Development Agency, (NITDA) is the country’s custodian. Mr. Austin Sichinga, a Director from Zambia Information and Communication Technology Authority, who led the delegation, disclosed that they decided to “travel thus far” after comparing other African countries’ models and found Nigeria’s model most adaptable. “We are quite eager to engage and learn as much as we can here. And if you see how diverse our team is and the portfolios we traveled with, it is an…
With the arrival of summer, teleworking becomes the priority option for many workers, but it is necessary to take into account the risks and threats involved in moving the workspace to a new location. Before the pandemic, cybersecurity started to be considered a fundamental company area. But it’s really after the implementation of teleworking during confinement and the cyberattacks that many companies suffered, due to the exposure of their devices, that IT teams are increasingly focused on raising awareness among their workers. The objective is clear, shield each access point to the business network and monitor it to avoid active…
In the inaugural EdTech programme, fellows have been appointed from 13 countries across Sub-Saharan Africa, namely: Botswana, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe Four Nigerians are among 25 of Africa’s most influential education technology (EdTech) leaders who will in September head to Cambridge on a new fellowship programme from Cambridge Partnership for Education and HP. The four Nigerians are Dr Frances Alimigbe, Assistant Chief Education Officer, Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria; Ayodele Odeogbola, Co-Founder, Hybrid Learning Specialist, TedPrime Support Initiative, Nigeria; Dr. Adetola Salau, Political Aide to the Executive Governor of…
In today’s dynamic digital landscape, product design goes far beyond aesthetics, it’s about crafting systems that are intuitive, inclusive, and capable of making an impact at scale. Few embody this approach as clearly as HABEEB AZEEZ, a product designer at Brass, whose path into design is marked by both talent and foresight. In this interview, he reflects on his journey into product design, the principles that guide his work, and how he’s leveraging design to drive change, both within his organization and throughout Africa’s growing tech scene. Can you walk us through your journey into product design — and what…
A book, “Cyber Politics: Social Media, Social Demography and Voting Behaviour in Nigeria” authored by the Head of Media Relations at the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Omoniyi Ibietan, will be formally presented to the public on 25 July 2023. Premium Times Books, publishers of the book said in a statement on Monday that the unveiling ceremony of the book will take place at the main auditorium of the communications and digital economy complex of the NCC, located at Mbora District of Abuja, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on 25 July. The 460-page book spread over 12 chapters, gives…
The West African Youth Council (WAYC) has conferred one of its most prestigious honours, the Nelson Mandela Leadership Award for Excellence and Integrity, on Amb. Emmanuel Olorunshola, while also recognising him as a West African Youth Ambassador. This highly regarded accolade, presented on July 9, 2023, celebrates individuals across the region who embody integrity, leadership, and exceptional commitment to Africa’s development. It stands as one of the most respected awards under the ECOWAS Youth Council, reserved for young leaders whose work has delivered measurable impact in their communities. In announcing the honour, Amb. Emmanuel S. William, President of the ECOWAS…
The Federal Government’s Investor-Friendly Administrative Reforms were highlighted at the just concluded Collision Conference at the Enercare Centre, Toronto, Canada, from 26th to 29th June 2023. Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, the Director General/CEO, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), was in attendance as a Special Guest, participated in several sessions, and delivered a speech on How to Foster Healthy Tech Ecosystems. The DG represented by Dr. Usman Gambo Abdullahi, Director, Information Technology Infrastructure Solutions, used the opportunity to highlight key Federal Government’s investor-friendly reforms that are making Nigeria the destination of choice for foreign investors. Inuwa informed that Nigeria is Africa’s…