Nigeria is stepping up efforts to deepen inclusive digital trade with the launch of the $50 million Women Exporters in the Digital Economy (WEIDE) Fund, co-hosted in Abuja by Dr Jumoke Oduwole, Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, and Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO). Source of Article
The Nigeria Police Force says it has upgraded its Technical Intelligence Unit (TIU) with new surveillance technologies and training to strengthen intelligence-led policing and combat rising violent crime. Source of Article
Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), says President Bola Tinubu has appointed the “right team” to steer the affairs of the nation’s telecoms regulator, following the unveiling of the incoming Board. Maida, in a congratulatory message seen by Technology Times, hailed the choice of Mr. […] Source of Article
Leaders in Nigeria’s creative industry say artificial intelligence (AI) presents both risks and opportunities for the sector, while calling on financiers to recognise its economic value and channel funding into technology-driven growth. Speaking during a panel session at the QED NG Creative Powerhouse Summit in Lagos on Tuesday, Kunle Afolayan, Nollywood filmmaker, says technology “is […] Source of Article
Artificial intelligence (AI) could be the catalyst that propels Nigeria into a global leadership role in monetising its rich cultural assets, according to Dr. Nkiru Balonwu, Founder of the Africa Soft Power Group. Speaking at the QED NG Creative Powerhouse Summit in Lagos, themed “Financing as a Catalyst for a Thriving Creative Economy,” Balonwu describes […] Source of Article
Systegra Technologies, a subsidiary of Interswitch Group, is gearing up to launch 5G and Internet of Things (IoT) services across Nigeria, in a bold move expected to reshape the country’s telecoms landscape and deepen access to next-generation mobile connectivity, its parent company says. Source of Article
Verve, which has operated for over 15 years, says the partnerships will empower consumers and entrepreneurs with secure, versatile, and convenient access to global platforms using payment methods tailored to Africa’s unique financial landscape. Verve, which has operated for over 15 years, says the partnerships will empower consumers and entrepreneurs with secure, versatile, and convenient […] Source of Article
The Lagos State Government is ramping up its digital transformation drive in land governance with a two-day capacity-building programme aimed at equipping Land Officers with vital digital skills in land titling and documentation. The initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry of Establishments and Training, gathers officials from land-related agencies across Lagos to embrace international best practices […] Source of Article
In a bold stroke signalling its resolve to chart a future rooted in innovation and digital inclusion, Kano State has appointed Dr. Bashir Abdu Muzakkari as the pioneer Director-General of the Kano State Information Technology Development Agency (KASITDA). Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s selection of Dr. Muzakkari — a computer scientist, seasoned public servant, and policy […] Source of Article
Data: A luxury or a lifeline? Across the board, many respondents reveal that their monthly data expenses have ballooned to around ₦30,000—an amount equivalent to nearly half of Nigeria’s national minimum wage. And yet, they still complain of inconsistent network service and poor value for money. “I use Glo and spend almost ₦30,000 monthly. But […]
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