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NGO Seeks Government Support for Full Digitisation of Operations
A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), One Mind Friends Empowerment Foundation (OMFEF), has solicited support from the Federal and State Governments to facilitate the full digitisation of its operations.
The Executive Director and…
NITDA Stresses Safe Data Use for a Strong Digital Economy
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) on Monday stressed the importance of the safe and responsible use of data to build a strong digital ecosystem.
The Director-General of NITDA, Mallam Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi,…
19th Internet Governance Forum Begins in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
The 19th annual Internet Governance Forum (IGF) is currently taking place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from 15 to 19 December 2024.
Hosted by the United Nations and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the forum serves as a pivotal global platform…
NITDA Advocates For Digital Sovereignty on the Global Stage
The Director General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, participated in the 19th annual Internet Governance Forum (IGF) held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The forum, themed “Building Our Multistakeholder Digital Future,” convened global…
European Commission Launches Secure Satellite Initiative
The European Commission on Monday awarded key contracts to accelerate its €10.6 billion ($11.13 billion) secure satellite constellation project. The initiative aims to compete with Elon Musk's Starlink and other rapidly expanding internet…
Samsung Teams with Google for Project Moohan
Samsung recently announced its XR headset collaboration with Google, known as Project Moohan.
A demonstration of the device showcased a notable change: users summon the AI assistant with the “Hey Gemini” command instead of the familiar…
Britain Enforces Online Safety Laws for Platforms
The British online safety regime officially came into force on Monday, mandating social media giants such as Meta's Facebook and ByteDance's TikTok to address criminal activity on their platforms.
The law requires companies to implement…
TikTok loses appeal, faces divestment deadline
A U.S. appeals court on Friday denied TikTok's emergency request to temporarily halt a law mandating its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to divest ownership of the popular short-video app by January 19. Failure to comply with the order…
Abuja Tech Converge: Minister Highlights Youth’s Role in Africa’s Future
The Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, has emphasised the transformative role of youth and technology in shaping Africa's future.
Speaking at the 2024 Abuja Tech Converge (ATC), Comrade Olawande highlighted the…
Team INFRAMAPPORE Wins 2024 Digital Nigeria Innovation Challenge
The 2024 Digital Nigeria Innovation Challenge Competition concluded in Abuja, the nation’s capital, with Team INFRAMAPPORE emerging as the winner. The team triumphed over five others that advanced to the national stage from Nigeria’s six…