A groundbreaking report released today titled The West Africa CivicTech Landscape Report reveals how digital innovation is reshaping civic engagement and participatory democracy across the region. The report offers an in-depth analysis of how technology-driven civic initiatives are bridging the…
MyAIFactChecker, the pioneering AI-driven fact-checking platform developed by FactCheck Africa, has been officially accepted into the Meta Language Technology Partner Program, an innovative initiative by Meta aimed at advancing open-source language technologies and encouraging greater linguistic inclusion globally. This significant…
By Gabriel Akinremi, PhD | As Nigerian government institutions embrace digital transformation, the need for cyber hygiene has never been more critical. Ministries and agencies are increasingly reliant on digital platforms to deliver public services, yet many remain vulnerable to…
By Abdulwaheed Sofiullahi | The spread of mis- and disinformation in Africa has seen everything from outlandish conspiracy theories to falsehoods about vaccines to dubious political messaging reach people across the continent. False information has incited violence and spread racist,…
…As Operators Seek PPP To Expand Network By Mayowa Adeniran | The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has made a significant move to enhance connectivity by opening the 6GHz frequency band for unlicensed Wi-Fi use. This is even as operators have…
By Royal Ibeh | Vivo has officially unveiled its latest flagship smartphone, the Vivo V40, boasting significant advancements in mobile portrait photography. CEO of vivo Nigeria, Mr. Toni liu, “With V40, we’ve focused on blending powerful mobile portrait photography, lasting…
Story Summary: Paradigm Initiative (PIN) will participate in the United Nations Summit of the Future on 22-23 September 2024 in New York, focusing on closing the digital divide through inclusive innovation and cooperation. The PIN delegation, led by Executive Director…
Paradigm Initiative has uncovered a shocking data breach affecting Nigerian citizens, with sensitive personal and financial data available for sale on unauthorized websites for just N100. This alarming development poses significant risks to individuals, the national economy, and national security.…
…Targets 1 million youths, 500,000 MSMEs with grants, digital training In line with the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration’s commitment to providing more digital jobs for young Nigerians, the Federal Government through the Office of the Vice President is set…
The 10th Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum (DRIF23) kicked off in Nairobi today, setting the ball rolling for the three-day conference bringing together 600 delegates from across the world. The event started with a high-level panel discussion comprising Ms. Emma Inamutila Theofelus, Namibia…
