Kenya: Meta sued for $1.6bn for fuelling Ethiopia ethnic violence
Meta must reform its business practices to ensure Facebook’s algorithms do not amplify hatred and fuel ethnic conflict, Amnesty International said today in the wake of a landmark legal action against Meta submitted in Kenya’s High Court. The legal action…
FG seals Artemis Accords, SpaceX Deal @ US-Africa Leaders’ Summit
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, signed the Artemis Accords on behalf of Nigeria. He also announced partnership with Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) to provide broadband access across the whole of Nigeria. These two…
NCC-CSIRT warns on “Schoolyard Bully” Malware Attack on Android Devices
A malware that steals Facebook account credentials, known as “Schoolyard Bully”, has infected over 300,000 android devices, prompting the Nigerian Communications Commission’s Computer Security Incident Response Team (NCC-CSIRT) to issue an advisory reminding user to only download applications from official…
FG building Nigerian capacity on creative technology—Minister
The provision of massive employment opportunities through digital skills has informed the decision of the Federal Government through National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) to embark on several initiatives aimed at upskilling and reskilling Nigerians across all walks of life…
OECD nations seal deal on privacy law, security, data access
OECD countries Wednesday, December 14, 2022, adopted the first intergovernmental agreement on common approaches to safeguarding privacy and other human rights and freedoms when accessing personal data for national security and law enforcement purposes. Business Hilights recalls that the Organisation…
The Race to Link 2.7b Unconnected Population
By Sonny Aragba-Akpore With nearly $30billion commitments and pledges from 280 entities representing 118 member countries of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU),the race to connect the unconnected 2.7billion population has begun. A worried United Nation,s Secretary General,Antonio Guterres had lamented…
Shoppers to enjoy all-expenses paid Knowledge Weekend with Ekeh, Zinox boss
Twelve lucky shoppers are set to enjoy an all-expenses paid weekend mentorship programme with Chairman, Zinox Group, Leo Stan Ekeh as Konga, Nigeria’s leading composite e-commerce giant flags off its traditional festive season sale – Konga Jara – which offers…
NCC working towards elimination of risks in telecom sector
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has embarked on a regulatory step to sensitize the industry about the need for proper and continuous risk identification with the view to managing such risks before they affect the health of the industry. To…
NCC boss, Danbatta earns NDLEA Ambassadorial Status
Barely one month after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) named him an Ambassador, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has given same status to the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, Professor Umar Danbatta…
For African startups, M&A now a serious option to success—DAI Magister
The current fundraise environment encourages African founders to consider the tradeoff between further fundraising and the option of strategic exits via M&A. While African growth companies received a record $3.5 billion in the first half of 2021, more than double…