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Nigeria cannot grow tech sector without stable power supply- NACC

The Acting Director-General of the Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce (NACC), Ms. Wofai Samuel, has said that Nigeria’s technology sector cannot thrive without a reliable power…

By: Ibk Seun

FG introduces HND programs in AI, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering to align with global tech trends 

The Federal Government has introduced new Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, and Networking as part of a broader…

By: Ibk Seun

Nigeria targets N13.8 billion in data protection revenue for 2025 

Nigeria’s data protection ecosystem is on track to generate N13.8 billion in revenue in 2025, a 15% increase from the N12 billion recorded in 2024….

By: IBK

INEC creates Artificial Intelligence Division aimed at strengthening electoral credibility across Nigeria

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday announced the creation of an Artificial Intelligence Division aimed at strengthening electoral credibility across Nigeria, among other…

By: IBK

Nike initiates layoffs in technology division as part of strategic overhaul

Nike Inc, the global sweatpant giant, has begun laying off an unspecified number of employees in its technology division as part of a broader restructuring…

By: IBK

NDPC to explore dialogue with Meta amid exit threat over $255 million data breach row

Regarding the ongoing data breach allegations against Meta Platforms Inc., the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has noted that it will explore a partnership to…

By: IBK

Lagos phone technicians call for enhanced security measures after explosion in Computer Village

The Association of Mobile Communication Device Technicians (AMCODET) has urged the Nigerian government to install CCTV cameras in Computer Village, Lagos, to improve security following…

By: IBK

Book Proposes Risk-First Approach to Nigerian Entrepreneurship

Nigerian entrepreneurs don’t lack for advice on managing risk. What they’ve lacked, according to Ifunanya Ejimofor, is a framework that treats volatility as the baseline…

By: Bright Donald

Mobile technicians urge NCC to mandate phone registration at point of purchase in Nigeria 

Mobile phone technicians in Nigeria, under the umbrella of the Association of Mobile Communication Device Technicians of Nigeria (AMCODET), have urged the Nigeria Communications Commission…

By: Ibukun

Samsung Electronics’ co-CEO, Han Jong-Hee dies at 63

Samsung Electronics co-Chief Executive Officer, Han Jong-Hee, at the age of 63, died on Tuesday after suffering a cardiac arrest….

By: IBK

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