NITDA, Uniccon Partner to Skill up Nigerians in advanced robotic engineering, AI
The Nigerian government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Uniccon Group of Companies through the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) to foster the development of local…
Top Tech Driven Logistics Companies in Africa
Any business – whether in the logistics sector or otherwise – that does not leverage technology for its operations may not survive long enough to tell the tale. Although one…
Zoho Customers in Nigeria Can Now Enjoy Integrated Telephony with PressOne Africa
PressOne Africa, a provider of cloud-based phone systems for businesses in Nigeria, has announced a new integration with Zoho CRM, a leading customer relationship management software provider. The integration will…
Prepare For Nation-State Cyberattacks, Forrester Urges Businesses
The global rising tide of cyber threats from nation-states should be a red flag for private sector security leaders in all industries to prepare for more frequent and brazen attacks…
NCC Spotlights Renewable Energy on World Consumer Rights Day
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has concluded arrangements to host an event to mark the 2023 World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD) in Abuja with spotlight on its regulatory initiatives on…
YouTube Ranks the Social Media App with most Users in Nigeria
Social media usage in Nigeria has grown significantly in the past decade, spurred by the need for basic interaction, keeping in touch with close relations, accessing information and news, and…
Nigeria Sets Up Implementation Committee, Earmarks N10bn Yearly for Startup
The Federal Government of Nigeria, in its bid to promote the country’s innovative ecosystem, appointed a committee of 27 members to implement the Nigeria Startup Act. Prof. Isa Pantami, Minister of Communications…
Global Tech Innovators look to Supercharge Double-Digit Business Growth at GITEX Africa
Global tech pioneers and innovators are preparing to supercharge double-digit business growth across Africa as they eagerly anticipate the debut of the continent’s largest and most inclusive tech and start-up…
Europe Joins the US in its Chip War with China
Europe’s biggest producer of advanced chipmaking technology has joined the United States in its escalating standoff with China. The Netherlands announced Wednesday, via a letter from its trade minister to parliament, that…
White House Unveils National Cybersecurity Policy Strategy
The White House on Thursday released its long-expected National Cybersecurity Strategy. The new federal policy assigns much of the digital security responsibility to tech firms rather than more federal regulations. The…
itel Achieved In-depth Operator Cooperation Along with A60 Launch Across Africa
itel, the global leading smart life brand committed to provide affordable and good quality consumer electronic products, has officially revealed its most cost-effective 4G smartphone A60 across Africa. Aiming to…
iPhone Maker, Foxconn Sees Revenue Slump as Demand Weakens
Apple’s biggest supplier Foxconn says its revenue last month fell by 11.65% compared to the same period in 2022 due to weaker demand for electronics. However, February revenue was more…
Nigerian Telecom Operators Begin Implementation of Harmonised Shortcodes
The Association of Licensed Telecoms Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has announced the commencement of harmonised short codes across all networks pursuant to a regulatory modernisation initiative by the Nigerian Communications…
How Nigerian Government Countered Over 1.2m Cyber Attacks During 2023 Elections
The Nigeria Information Technology and Shared Services provider, Galaxy Backbone Limited, says it countered over 1.2 million attempted cyber attacks during the 2023 Presidential and National Assembly elections on the…
Flutterwave Refutes Security Breach, Assures Customers of Safety of Accounts
Flutterwave, the African fintech unicorn has denied being hacked after reports emerged that hackers had stolen $4 million from Flutterwave accounts in Nigeria. The company stated that it identified an…
NISS Seeks Collaboration with NCC to Improve National Security
National Institute of Security Studies (NISS) has engaged the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to advance strategic collaboration that would enhance the application of Information and Communication Technology (ICTs) towards improving…
INEC Says BVAS Will Run Optimally for March 11 Nigeria Elections
INEC chairperson said that BVAS would once again be deployed for voter accreditation and result management, despite the challenges experienced during the general elections. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)…
Hackers Steal $4 million from Flutterwave Accounts
Hackers reportedly stole over $4 million from Flutterwave accounts in Nigeria. Flutterwave has filed a motion to freeze accounts where hackers transferred some of the money. A suit has been…
itel’s Latest A60 is the Most Affordable 4G Smartphone – Report
If you haven’t gotten, or begun making plans to get, itel’s latest smartphone, the itel A60 4G, then you are sleeping on an excellent package! In fact, I dare say…
World’s Largest Democracy, India Tops List of Global Internet Shutdowns
India imposed the highest number of internet shutdowns globally in 2022, a new report has revealed, in what critics say is yet another blow to the country’s commitment to…