National Data Strategy gets driving committee
The Federal Government through the Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy has inaugurated the Technical Working Committee (TWC) on the implementation of the National Data Strategy (NDS). The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr William Alo who formally inaugurated the…
Shippers’ Council, Apapa LGA team up for port access ease
The Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC) has paid a courtesy visit to the Chairman of the Apapa Local Government, Hon. Idowu Adejumoke Senbanjo, to explore enhanced collaboration on smooth access to Apapa Ports roads. Speaking during the courtesy visit, the Chief…
Ocorian gives insights to firms on exiting grey listing
In February 2023, two of Africa’s largest economies, South Africa, and Nigeria, were placed on the Financial Action Task Force’s* (FATF) Grey List, indicating strategic deficiencies in anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing measures. As a result, companies operating in Grey…
Marketers raise pumps as fuel price hits N617/litre
The pump price of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, was raised from N537/litre to N617/litre at some filling stations operated by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited in Abuja on Tuesday. Independent oil marketers confirmed the increase in the…
NDPC gives insights on models of Cyber-attacks in Nigeria, others
The National Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has opened up on categories of cyber-attacks inherent in the country in the last couple of years. Speaking in his presentation during a training workshop for IT journalists in Lagos, the Head, IT and…
NDPC moves to curtail cyber-attacks on banks, others
The Director General of the National Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr. Vincent Olatunji has given insights on the commission’s drive to ride the economy of cyberattacks henceforth with the cooperation of targeted companies and organisations. Speaking at a training workshop…
Twitter, Threads and the beauty of competition
By Sonny Aragba-Akpore With a promise of being user-friendly, the advent of Mark Zuckerberg,s Threads may jolt competition with Twitter and other similar social media platforms. Threads hit 100mililion sign ons within five days of launch,beating bookmakers predictions.It’s fastest…
MPC of the CBN to hold meeting without Gov. next week
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is expected to hold its fourth meeting of the year on the 24th and 25th of July. Following the suspension of Godwin Emefiele, the meeting will be chaired…
Firm Releases Q2 2023 Media Performance Analysis Report for Subscription-Based firms
The Nigerian media sector is experiencing rapid growth and facing strong competition as it continues to evolve. P+ Measurement Services, a leading media intelligence consultancy, analyzed the top media performers in the Nigerian subscription-based streaming services, telecommunications, and insurance sectors…
US Coast Guard Peer Reviews Nigerian Maritime Domain
The United States Coast Guard says it is committed to Nigeria’s quest to implementing the International Ships and Ports Security (ISPS) Facility Code in line with acceptable global best practice. Lt. Cdr. Jonna L. Clouse who is leading a team…
