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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…
Japan Launches World’s First Wooden Satellite into Space
Japanese researchers have launched the world’s first wooden satellite, named LignoSat into space, marking an early exploration into the use of timber for lunar and Mars missions.
The satellite was developed by Kyoto University in…
Meta to Extends Post-Election Ban on New Political Ads
Meta Platforms announced on Monday that it will extend its ban on new political ads following the U.S. election, with the restriction remaining in place until later this week.
In light of the widespread misinformation during the previous…
PPDC Leverages Technology to Strengthen Citizen Participation in Governance
The Public Private Development Centre (PPDC), a leading Nigerian non-governmental organisation that promotes citizen participation in governance and is dedicated to "Empowering Citizens," recently harnessed technology to evaluate citizen…
Unlawful Data Collection: South Korea Fines Meta 21.62 billion Won
South Korea has fined Facebook owner Meta Platforms 21.62 billion won ($15.67 million) for unlawfully collecting sensitive user data and sharing it with advertisers.
The Personal Information Protection Commission reported on Tuesday that…
Digital Markets Act: EU to Review Apple’s iPad OS Compliance
The European Commission announced on Monday that EU antitrust regulators will review whether Apple’s iPad operating system aligns with the bloc's landmark rules, the Digital Markets Act (DMA), aimed at curbing Big Tech’s influence.
The…
Russia to Launch Two Iranian Satellites with Soyuz Rocket
Russia is set to launch two Iranian satellites, Kowsar and Hodhod, into orbit with a Soyuz rocket on Tuesday, according to Iran's ambassador to Moscow. The Kowsar satellite is designed for high-resolution imaging, while the Hodhod satellite…
UNICEF Trains Borno State Teachers in Digital Literacy
The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) Officer-in-Charge and Education Manager, Caroline Waruguru Mwai, announced that the organisation has trained teachers in Borno State in digital literacy and pedagogical…
3MTT Programme: FMCIDE Establishes Advisory Committee
The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy (FMCIDE) has established an Advisory Committee to provide oversight and guidance for the successful ongoing implementation of the 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT)…
NASENI, Imosé Technologies Partner to Produce Locally Made Laptops
In a bid to advance homegrown technology and strengthen digital literacy across Nigeria, the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has partnered with Imosé Technologies Limited, an indigenous Nigerian mobile…