Anambra State has advanced its commitment to technology-driven governance, recently launching its Open Government Partnership (OGP) Action Plan 2.0 and offering stakeholders an exclusive preview of “Solution Lens”—an innovative digital platform developed by the Anambra State ICT Agency, designed to enhance transparency and amplify citizen engagement. The initiative, a collaboration …
Read More »Airtel Celebrates International Day of Education with Essay Competition in Primary Schools
Airtel Nigeria, a leading provider of telecommunications and mobile money services, under its Employee Volunteer Scheme (EVS), organized an Essay Competition, to commemorate the International Day of Education. The initiative, held at Airtel’s adopted schools across Nigeria, showcased exceptional talent and creativity among primary school pupils, emphasizing the company’s commitment …
Read More »Hisense Announces Partnership with Real Madrid to Enhance Fan Experience in Nigeria
Hisense, a global leader in consumer electronics and home appliances, has announced a strategic partnership with Real Madrid, one of the world’s most iconic football clubs, specifically targeting fans in Nigeria. This alliance not only deepens the connection between Hisense and Real Madrid with their Nigerian fanbase but also represents …
Read More »Glo Deploys AI Services for Customers to Earn Millions while Learning
Digital solutions services provider, Globacom, has unveiled three innovative AI-focused services that aim to improve customer satisfaction and provide users the chance to profit from AI and win rewards on the network at the same time. In addition to offering users the possibility to win thrilling rewards through lottery draws, …
Read More »Nigerians Pay FG N11.44 Billion as Electronic Money Transfer Levy in June
As Nigerians embrace digital payment for transactions, the Federal Government has generated over N11.44 billion for electronic money transfer levy in the month of June, 2023. This is according to data obtained from the Federation Account Allocation Committee communique for January to June 2023. Electronic money transfer levy was introduced …
Read More »FG Approves Establishment of Nigeria Data Protection Bureau
…Appoints Dr Olatunji as NDPB Pioneer National Commissioner President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the establishment of the Nigeria Data Protection Bureau (NDPB). This followed a request made by the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami). The NDPB has been established in line with global best …
Read More »NIN-SIM Linkage Extends to June 30 as Enrolments Hits 54 Million – FG
The Federal Government has approved the extension of the deadline for NIN-SIM data verification till June 30, 2021. The extension came after a virtual meeting chaired by the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami; Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof Adeolu Akande; the …
Read More »Apple Targeted in $50 Million Ransomware lw, iPADS
As Apple was revealing its newest line of iPads and flashy new iMacs on Tuesday, one of its primary suppliers was enduring a ransomware attack from a Russian operator claiming to have stolen blueprints of the US company’s latest products. The ransomware group REvil, also known as Sodinokibi, published a …
Read More »MTN Nigeria Launches Robust Customer Engagement Platform, EnGauge
…set to transform SME business transactions MTN Nigeria has launched a new unified customer engagement platform, EnGauge, designed to enable small-to-medium enterprise business owners seamlessly administer transactions with customers, potentially increasing their productivity significantly. Developed in partnership with Ajua™, a leading African start-up, MTN EnGauge is an agile application that offers innovative customer …
Read More »Applauds as Team Nigeria Emerges First Position in 2020 Huawei Global ICT Competition
Team Nigeria, comprising of some Nigerian students from the University of Ibadan, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, and University of Port Harcourt respectively, have won the grand first place position out of over 150,000 other students who participated in the Cloud and Network examination at the 2020 Huawei ICT Competition. The …
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