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Digital Literacy 4ALL: NITDA, CISCO, NSUK Partner to Launch Initiative
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) in collaboration with CISCO and Nasarawa State University (NSUK), has launched the Digital Literacy for All Initiative (DL4ALL), a federal government initiative that seeks to…
NCC Launches Tariff Simplification Initiative to Boost Telecom Transparency
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has taken a major step to enhance transparency and improve consumer understanding in the telecom industry with its Tariff Simplification initiative.
This initiative aims to deliver clear,…
African Women Seek Inclusion in region’s Digital Economy
African women who gathered in Lusaka, Zambia, for the Africa Women Conference (AWC), have called for improved digital infrastructure, education, and empowerment to foster women's inclusion in Africa's digital economy.
Speaking at the 8th…
Canada Shuts Down TikTok’s Canadian Operations, App Access to Continue
On Wednesday, Canada ordered the shutdown of TikTok's operations in the country, citing national security risks that could potentially allow the Chinese government access to Canadian users' data. However, it clarified that the government…
Australian Government to Introduce Social Media Ban for Under-16s
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on Thursday that the Australian government will introduce legislation to ban social media access for children under 16 to address growing concerns about the effects of social media on young people’s…
AEROMET Services: NiMet, Ekiti State Government Sign MOU
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU), with the Ekiti State Government to provide aeronautical meteorological services at the Ekiti International Cargo Airport.
Under the terms of the…
Nigerian Government Reaffirms Commitment to Local Solutions for Domestic Challenges
The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji, has reaffirmed the Federal Government's commitment to its Eight-Point Agenda, focused on creating a resilient, knowledge-driven economy that prioritises local solutions…
Nigeria Commits to Creation of National Research, Innovation Council
The Nigerian Government has committed to supporting the creation of the National Research and Innovation Council (NRIC) and the National Research Fund (NRF) in Nigeria.
Mr Uche Nnaji, Minister of the Federal Ministry of Innovation,…
EU Antitrust Regulators to Fine Apple Under Landmark Regulations
The European Union's antitrust regulators are set to impose a fine on Apple under the bloc's landmark rules for allegedly violating the Digital Markets Act (DMA), the bloc’s landmark legislation designed to reduce the market dominance of…
Data Protection Awareness: NDPC Partners with Digital Influencer Enioluwa Adeoluwa
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has taken a significant step forward in its mission to promote data protection and privacy awareness in Nigeria by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with renowned social media…