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Month: March 2022

NGX Committed to Good Corporate Governance in Nigeria – Awe

The Corporate Governance Triangle is indeed a laudable initiative that marks another milestone in the extensive efforts amongst key stakeholders to enhance corporate governance and compliance best practice across industries in Nigeria. The Chief Executive Officer of NGX Regulation Limited,…

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Cyber Security: NITDA raises awareness for safer internet

By Oluwole Alao In combating cyber attacks  which  pervade both public and private organisations globally, leading to asset depletion and financial loses, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has intensified efforts in raising awareness for protecting the cyber space…

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NITDA’s Engagement with ASUU on UTAS: The true Position

The attention of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has been drawn to series of media statements about NITDA’s role on the assessment of the University Transparency and Accountability Solution (UTAS). It is imperative therefore that the Agency puts…

SOAN indicts NNPC over anti-cabotage act

Ship Owners Association of Nigeria SOAN has expressed its disgust to a perceived determination of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation NNPC to break the law of the land, by deliberate registration of foreign-flagged vessels, into the Cabotage regime, for Coastal…

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FG unveils capacity building for indigenous startups

The National Information Technology Development Agency NITDA through one of its subsidiaries, Office for Nigerian Digital Innovation (ONDI), in collaboration with Lotus Beta Analytics Nigeria Limited has commenced a Capacity Building Program for Vibrant Startups with the aim of supporting…

We remain equipped to sustain market dominance – NGX Group

Nigerian Exchange Group Plc (NGX Group) says it has well-defined strategies and is equipped to sustain market dominance. The Group Chief Executive, Oscar N. Onyema, OON, made this known during the Group’s Full Year (FY) 2021 Investor and Analyst Presentation…

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Cyber Insurance: 5 things you must know to protect your business

In the age of booming cybercrime and growing global cyber risks, cyber insurance is a must for all digitised businesses – but what is it and how does it work? Cyber-attacks on businesses have doubled in the past year, cyber…

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NCC’s Experiences at ITU Boosting Nigeria’s Digital Transformation – Danbatta

The Nigerian Communications Commission’s (NCC) vast experience as a long-standing member of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has served as a booster to the Commission in its effective implementation of government policies, and in stimulating regulatory initiatives focused on advancing…

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Nigeria to witness surge in digital transformation—NITDA

The National Information Technology Development Agency, (NITDA) has expressed optimism that in the coming years, there would be a drastic surge in Nigeria’s digital transformation projects in the public sector. The Agency said this would be occasioned by the “sudden…

NGX All-Share Index slips by 0.43%

Thursday, March 24, 2022, the Lagos bourse reversed gains from the previous trading session as the All-Share index lost 0.43% – the largest single day loss since 27 January 2022 – to close at 46,961.62 points – the lowest point…