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National Privacy Awareness Campaign’ll safeguard personal data—Olatnuji

Pursuant to uphold the principles outlined in the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA), 2023, Dr. Vincent Olatunji, the National Commissioner/CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), is set to introduce the pre-inaugural National Privacy and Digital Awareness Campaign on…

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NITDA, e-Village, in Synergy to grow Nigeria’s Entrepreneurship ecosystem

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is set to partner with the Entrepreneurship Village (eVillage) in fostering technology innovations and inclusivity in the country. This was made known when the DG NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa CCIE received the Chief Executive…

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Why NCC Adopted Theme for 2024 World Consumer Rights Day

The the EVC/CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Dr. Aminu Maida has given insights on why the Commission adopted the theme for the 2024 World Consumer Rights Day as “Fair and Responsible Artificial Intelligence (AI) for the Consumer”. Speaking…

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Undersea Cable Cuts Hit Data, Voice Services in Nigeria, Other W’African nations

A combination of cable cuts, resulting in equipment faults on the major undersea cables along the West African Coast, have negatively impacted data and fixed telecom services in several countries of West Africa, including Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal, Cote de Ivoire,…

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ALTON Alerts Nigerians on subsea Cable Cuts, Service Disruptions

The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), has informed the general public on behalf of some of its members that some subscribers may be experiencing challenges with accessing data services and low Internet speed: this is due to…

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MTN Receives EDGE Certificate for Gender Inclusion

Leading ICT company, MTN Nigeria, has received the Economic Dividends for Gender Equality (EDGE) MOVE certification from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) at their headquarters in Lagos. MTN Nigeria is the first technology company in Africa to be awarded this…

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Glo 1 comes to rescue as Other Submarine cables suffer cuts

As Glo 1 subsea cable remains strong, there have been massive internet outages in Nigeria following damage to other international undersea cables supplying the country with connectivity. Telecommunications companies and a number of banks which rely on the affected cables…

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AVEVA Names Joanna Mainguy as New Sustainability Accelerator Director

…Joanna Mainguy will steer strategies for sustainability innovation across AVEVA’s portfolio and partner ecosystem, furthering ESG targets for 2025 and beyond AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software, driving digital transformation and sustainability, today announced the appointment of Joanna Mainguy…

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TECNO’s Launches PolarAce Imaging System with Sony Imaging Chip at MWC 2024

In a seismic shift in the mobile technology landscape, TECNO made waves at the 2024 Mobile World Congress (MWC) by unveiling its groundbreaking PolarAce Imaging System, featuring the cutting-edge Sony Imaging Chip. This groundbreaking technology is set to debut in…

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Soludo Empowers Teachers with 2,000 Laptops

The Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, on Tuesday, 12th March, 2024, distributed 2,000 brand new laptops to headteachers, ICT teachers, and principals of public and public-mission schools across the state. The distribution aligns perfectly with the vision…