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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…

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Google’s $5.4bn acquisition more than doubles GAFAM 2021 cybersecurity spend

Google, Amazon, Facebook, Apple, and Microsoft (GAFAM) spent $2.4B in 2021 fending off cyber-attacks. And as per a recent tradingplatforms.com analysis, this expenditure is about to more than double following Google’s acquisition of cybersecurity outfit Mandiant for $5.4B. “Cyber threats…

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NITDA, others partner to grow national socio-economic dev.

With the evolution of the digital industry to meet world class standards, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has partnered with the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) National Assembly (NASS) and Cyber Future Academy (CFA) to ensure that Nigeria…

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Just in: Hassan Jaber assumes COO role at MTN Nigeria

MTN Group Wednesday, announced senior leadership appointments to operating companies in Nigeria, Iran and Sudan, all of them internal candidates, as we focus on executing on our strategy to drive growth, de-leverage faster and reveal value in our fintech and…

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Microsoft only tech giant having Africa headquarter in Nigeria

Some years after Samsung decided to use South Africa as its Africa base, Microsoft, this year, 2022, situated its African Development Center (ADC) has opened its own offices after three years of successful operation and hosting at Microsoft’s Lagos hub….

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Konga supports NUGA games

Konga has raised the tempo of the 26th edition of the Nigerian University Games Association (NUGA) Games. The event, hosted by the University of Lagos (UNILAG) kicked off on Saturday, March 19 and will run until Sunday, March 27, 2022….

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LG XBOOM Go Portable Bluetooth Speaker, Water-Resistant, 24 Hours Playback

The LG XBOOM GO compelling all-in-one solutions and ultra-convenient Bluetooth speakers is ideal for all kinds of settings, from outdoor parties to dinner parties and to pulsating clubs. Dubbed the LG XBOOM Go PL, the portable speaker is part of…

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Google set to compete with local players, Lands Subsea Cable in Africa

– Togo becomes the first West African nation to receive the cable -Submarine conduit will link Africa to Europe via Portugal -Google has $1 billion plan to build African digital capacity. Google has landed a submarine cable in Togo, the…

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NITDA Conducts digital Capacity Building For Civil Servants

As the world becomes increasingly dependent on digital technologies, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), through the Digital Transformation Technical Working Groups (DT-TWGs), conducted a 5-day workshop with seven Federal Public Institutions (FPIs) to enable seamless implementation of Nigeria’s…