The African Union (AU) has trained more than 60 security and technical experts from 17 member states across West Africa and the Sahel on detecting and disrupting terrorists’ use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) and emerging technologies. The training,…
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has launched the National Digital Literacy Dashboard to track progress, improve coordination and support data-driven decisions in Nigeria’s digital literacy drive. The dashboard has recorded 2,769,512 reported digital literacy training achievements across 252…
Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, has said Africa must focus on expanding successful technological innovations to reach more people, rather than concentrating only on developing new ideas. Hamzat made this known on Tuesday at the fifth edition…
Nigeria has showcased its progress in digital infrastructure, broadband expansion and sustainable development at high-level events held on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 81) in New York. The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy,…
By Peter Emmanuel | The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has issued an advisory warning Nigerians against malicious electronic messages designed to deceive unsuspecting members of the public into clicking harmful links or disclosing their personal information. The Commission, in…
By Peter Emmanuel The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has urged the Nigerian Armed Forces to adopt emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and advanced surveillance systems, to strengthen their response to evolving security threats. Oluyede said the changing…
The Reaching Out To African Girls Initiative (ROTAGI) has started a computer and Artificial Intelligence (AI) training for 50 girls and young women in Akure, Ondo State, with the organisers hoping to give participants practical skills they can use in…
By Peter Emmanuel | Fintech company OPay Digital Services Limited has threatened legal action against an X user, identified as Danny Of Owerri (@DrDanny2030), over allegations linking the company to a purported N5 million payment to individuals behind a viral…
By Peter Emmanuel | The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, has called on Nigeria to prioritise Artificial Intelligence (AI) sovereignty to protect the country’s economy, citizens and national security. Inuwa made the call…
By: Peter Emmanuel | The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and financial institutions to adopt artificial intelligence and other supervisory technologies to strengthen risk detection and regulation as Nigeria’s financial ecosystem…
