The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has drawn the attention of the public to a fraudulent LinkedIn Account impersonating the person, and office of the Executive Vice Chairman (EVC), of the Commission, Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta. The NCC said in a statement signed by its Director, Public Affairs, Mr. Reuben Muoka that “the account was obviously created by some unscrupulous and criminal elements with a view to defrauding unsuspecting members of the public and users of social media who may think that such an account belongs to the EVC of NCC.” The NCC, therefore, warned that “for the avoidance of doubt,…
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Nigeria’s tech innovators have been charged to employ the use of technology as a source of inspiration in their quest to disrupt businesses as the three capabilities they needed to achieve the feats are now readily available. Kashifu Inuwa, Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), handed down this advice Wednesday in Lagos where he delivered a keynote speech at the 19th edition of ICTEL Expo organised by the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry with the theme “Tech Disruption: Transforming Industries with Innovation.” He said the combination of ubiquitous data, unlimited connectivity and massive processing power could give…
The Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy has assured that it would intensify efforts at partnering with the industry stakeholders to help evolve, enable broad opportunities, foster innovation and build the African tech innovation ecosystem. This assurance was made at the maiden edition of the Global Tech Africa (GTA) Summit, an initiative designed to help Africa transform and ignite a flame of innovation that will illuminate the path toward creating a digital future in the continent. The event was organised in collaboration with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), United States Consulate General, Ascends Studios Foundation, and Future…
By Evans WOHEREM, Ph.D Continue from here…. Unleashing the economic potential of any nation requires unwavering commitment and a clear vision. However, Africa, a diverse continent abundant in resources and human capital, faces numerous challenges that impede its development and progress. Political unrest, corruption, poverty, human rights violations, and economic instability cast a dark shadow over many African nations, intertwining to create pervasive challenges that foster instability, hamper development efforts, and uproot countless lives. Contrasting Happiness and Economic Struggles in Africa It is indeed disconcerting to observe that four African countries—Zimbabwe, Sudan, Angola, and Ghana—are ranked among the top fifteen…
-Announces December 31, 2023, As Deadline For Registration All banks, telecom operators, educational institutions, government parastatals, and other organisations that collect and process data in Nigeria have been urged by the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) to register with the Commission between now and December 2023 for data protection compliance monitoring. The National Commissioner of the NDPC, Dr. Vincent Olatunji stated this at a sensitisation workshop on Data Privacy & Protection, held in Lagos. The National Commissioner said this is in line with the provisions of the Act which mandates all data controllers and data processors to get registered within…
-Completes First Batch of 2023 Talent Recognitions Airtel Nigeria, a leading telecommunications network, has announced the successful completion of its employee promotion cycle for the financial year 2022/2023. The promotions, which took effect from April 1, 2023, and cut across all six regions of operations in the country, mark another milestone in the company’s commitment to recognising and rewarding the exceptional contributions of employees. As a frontrunner in the Nigerian telecommunications industry, Airtel Nigeria has said it places immense value on its employees and their career fulfilment, by maintaining a culture of consistently recognising and rewarding high-performing staff while creating…
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has commenced engagements with international bodies in ensuring that a formidable startup ecosystem is built in the country through resources that are harnessed from global tech giants for the sustenance of the country’s digital economy. NITDA has been proactively socialising with global tech giants by creating platforms for startups where ideas, programmes and expertise can be shared, moves aimed at achieving the mandate of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration towards rejuvenating the country’s tech startup ecosystem with a million tech jobs. Director General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa made these known when he received…
The Global Tech Africa initiative has been described as a platform to bring together African and international stakeholders in Tech, unlock growth opportunities, and build the tech ecosystem in Africa. Global Tech Africa (GTA) is an initiative of the Future Map Foundation, designed and implemented by Ascend Studios Foundation in partnership with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the U.S. Consulate General, Lagos launches in Nigeria. Other partners include Business Sweden, Venture Garden Group, RivExcel Health, and other Tech Giants across the world. Director General of NITDA, Inuwa Kashifu Abdullahi highlighted the opportunities GTA can bring to Africa…
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By Micheal Andifon Strong cybersecurity procedures are now essential for people, businesses, and governments in an increasingly digital environment. Malicious actors have exponentially more opportunity to take advantage of vulnerabilities in systems that are becoming complicated and linked. At the vanguard of the fight against these threats are advanced security engineering and threat modeling, which give engineers and companies proactive tools to create safe systems and foresee possible dangers. These methods work together to create the foundation of a proactive cybersecurity strategy that protects digital systems at a time when security breaches can have disastrous outcomes. By integrating security into…