Author: DigitalTimesNG

‘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…

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It has become highly imperative that Blockchain policy and technology be adopted and implemented by institutions in the country to enhance effective, secure and transparent government processes in other to earn the trust of Nigerians. This was the view of the Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency, (NITDA) Kashifu Inuwa who also stated that this was necessary following the increased distrust in governance in Nigeria with the manipulation of government processes by corrupt persons. Inuwa stated this at a seminar organised for Course 32 by the National Defence College, (NDC.) The Participants were drawn from officers in the rank…

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As the holiday draws near, fraudsters are on the prowl for whom to defraud using dubious shopping websites and posing on social media platforms as customer support agents of legitimate businesses to steal your identity. While activities of online fraudsters are more sophisticated and are posed to spike during the holiday season, according to reports, other types of frauds that fraudsters are likely to use in defrauding you include digital loan scams, one-time password (OTP) scams, giveaway campaign scams, and free gift or voucher scams. Aside from the security measures put in place by businesses such as banks, fintechs and…

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Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, has unveiled the Nija Chat, a messaging, gaming and lifestyle app that he said will help build public digital infrastructure and boost the Nation’s economy. This latest development comes even as the Federal Government of Nigeria continues to support and challenge its teeming youthful population to innovate indigenous solutions that have global impact. Inuwa who made this known after unveiling the Nija Chat Application by i-CELL in Abuja, said it is a clarion call to all Nigerians both home and the diaspora to embrace the tech to encourage…

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The UHF spectrum band 470–694 MHz, used for digital terrestrial television broadcasting and PMSE (programme making and special events) applications, like wireless microphones continue to attract the attention of telcos who see it as ideal for 5G broadband services. The World Radiocommunication Conference 2023 (WRC-23) has opened in Dubai as governments meet to decide the allocation of radio-frequency spectrum. The conference organised every three to four years by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) will review and update the Radio Regulations, the international treaty governing the use of spectrum and geostationary and non-geostationary satellite orbits. Walid Sami, senior project manager, EBU…

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Richard Teng has assumed the position of CEO at Binance, succeeding Changpeng Zhao, who stepped down following criminal charges in the U.S. Richard Teng, an experienced industry professional from Singapore, initially joined Binance in 2021 to reinforce the platform’s global compliance efforts. His journey within the organization, from CEO of Binance Singapore to heading regional markets, culminated in his recent appointment as the chief executive of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange. Who is Richard Teng? Richard Teng’s ascent to the role of Binance CEO is rooted in his remarkable professional journey. Before joining Binance, he served as the CEO of…

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Sam Altman will return as CEO of OpenAI following a disagreement with the company’s board that lasted several days. OpenAI announced today that it had reached an “agreement in principle” for Altman to resume his role as CEO alongside a new interim board. It appears that the purpose of this interim board, which includes Bret Taylor (chair), Larry Summers, and Adam D’Angelo, is to appoint a new, expanded board of up to 9 members to help rebuild the governance at OpenAI. Sam Altman was fired as OpenAI CEO on Friday by its board members, and then he tried over the…

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The Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has said that promoting and supporting digital job creation for female folks in the country is a crucial step that would foster inclusivity and bridge the tech gender gap. Inuwa, represented by the Acting Director, Digital Literacy and Capacity Building Department at NITDA, Dr. Amina Magaji-Sambo, stated this at the opening ceremony of the Female Founder Training organised by the Office for Nigerian Digital Innovation (ONDI), a subsidiary of the agency in Abuja. He noted that the initiative is aimed at supporting and empowering women in Nigeria to leverage…

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Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, has restated the need for the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and Financial Institutions in the country to collaborate with the Agency in order to leverage emerging technologies such as Artificial intelligence (AI) and Data Analytics to deepen digital payments. Inuwa who made this known during a panel discussion segment at the Central Bank of Nigeria’s 2023 Payments System Management Departmental Retreat programme, said this is aimed at ensuring that Nigeria’s Payments System gets more global recognition and is domestically utilised across the country. The DG who was…

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Maida spoke when he met with chief executive officers of telecom companies in Lagos The Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida has called for industry collaboration to ensure that the quality of service in the telecommunications sector is non-negotiable. Maida, who spoke in Lagos at an interactive session with chief executive officers in the industry on Thursday, assured of collaborations within the industry and commitment to transparency in the telecom ecosystem. He told the industry chieftains to appreciate that they have a very important role to play in the industry to consolidate…

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