Hosting Africa data confab shows confidence in Nigeria’s digital space–NDPC

By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) says being awarded the hosting right of Network of African Data Protection Authorities (NADPA) Conference indicates international community’s confidence in Nigeria’s digital space. Dr Vincent Olatunji, National Commissioner, NDPC, said this on Saturday in Abuja during an interview with the NewsContinue Reading

IXPN surpasses 1 terabit per second milestone in Nigeria’s internet growth

By Funmilola Gboteku The Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN) says it has achieved a significant milestone, crossing one terabit per second (1Tbps) in aggregate peak domestic internet traffic for the first time. Speaking during a press conference held in Lagos on Tuesday to celebrate the milestone, IXPN’s Chief ExecutiveContinue Reading

MTN Foundation inaugurates digital skills academy to empower youths

By Daniel Obaje/Jacinta Nwachukwu The MTN Foundation has inaugurated a Digital Skills Academy, a platform aimed at equipping Nigerian youths with digital competencies to enhance their employability and economic participation. Speaking at the event on Thursday in Abuja, the Executive Director of the MTN Foundation, Mrs Odunayo Sanya, said theContinue Reading

Natural medicine agency graduates first set of pharmacy interns

By Stellamaris Ashinze The Nigerian Natural Medicine Development Agency (NNMDA) has achieved a major milestone by graduating its first set of pharmacy interns after a one-year training programme. The Director-General, NNMDA, Prof. Martins Emeje, performed the ceremony during the working visit of the House of Representatives Committee on Legislative ComplianceContinue Reading

NASENI vows commitment to promoting made-in-Nigeria products

By Muhammad Nasir Bashir The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has reiterated its resolve to promote made-in-Nigeria products. Dr Abdulfatai Ambali, Head, Department Manufacturing Services of Hydraulic Equipment Development Institute (HEDI) a division of NASENI, gave the assurance during a Focus Group Meeting with stakeholders by theContinue Reading

FG, French coy sign MOU on cybersecurity resilience, academy

By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with SecDojo, a French-based cybersecurity training and upskilling company to build cybersecurity resilience and an academy. Mrs Hadiza Umar, Head, Corporate Affairs and External Relations of NITDA said this in a statement onContinue Reading

Agency trains youths on microwave communication, telecommunications installation, maintenance

By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) has begun the training of 50 youths on microwave communications, telecommunications installation and maintenance skills acquisition. The two weeks programme is being carried out in collaboration with Grassroots Bridge Builders (GBB), a multi-purpose limited company in Abuja. The programmeContinue Reading