By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The National Commissioner of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr Vincent Olatunji, says the commission plans to review the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) to address emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), robotics and big data. Olatunji disclosed this in Abuja on Friday while commemoratingContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) says that it has created a data privacy, protection ecosystem worth over 12 million dollars in the past three years. Dr Vincent Olatunji, the National Commissioner, NDPC, said this on Friday at a news conference in Abuja, to mark the commission’sContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) have introduced a new compliance requirement. The directive mandates prior approval for significant ownership changes in telecommunications companies operating in Nigeria. The agencies announced the measure in a joint statement issued on Sunday in Abuja. The statementContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon President Adama Barrow of The Gambia has commended the Government and people of Nigeria for their sustained support to his country through the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC) Scheme. Barrow expressed his country’s appreciation during the second combined convocation ceremony of the University of Applied Science, EngineeringContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, has urged the Galaxy Backbone (GBB) to increase investment in cyber security and broadband infrastructure. Akume, represented by Dr Ibrahim Kana, Permanent Secretary, General Services Office, made the remarks at a gala and award ceremonyContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua The Global Initiative for Food Security and Ecosystem Preservation (GIFSEP), a non-profit Organisation, on Friday launched an urban gardening and tree planting initiative for Persons With Disabilities (PWDs)in Nasarawa State. Dr Michael David, the Executive Director of GIFSEP made this known at an event to commemorate theContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi Microsoft has urged Nigeria to move beyond Artificial Intelligence (AI) policies and focus on operationalising the technology to deliver measurable benefits for government, industry and society. Mrs Nonye Ujam, Director of Government Affairs, West Africa, Microsoft, made the call on Tuesday at the AI Summit Nigeria, heldContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon The West African Youth Council (WAYC) has honoured Dr Yusuf Yakub, Director-General of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC), for his contributions to human capital development, youth empowerment, and regional integration across Africa. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that a three-member WAYC delegation led byContinue Reading
By Patricia Amogu The Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Chapter, says it will hold an economic and housing summit as part of broader efforts to promote wealth creation, home ownership and economic empowerment among Ndigbo. President Ohanaeze Ndigbo FCT chapter, Chief Andrew Ugwu, said this during a news conferenceContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) says it has developed sector-specific data protection and privacy regulatory frameworks for the financial, telecommunications and hospitality sectors to guide data collection, sharing and storage processes. The National Commissioner of NDPC, Dr Vincent Olatunji, at a stakeholders engagement meeting on ThursdayContinue Reading
