By Justina Auta The AIDS HealthCare Foundation (AHF), an international NGO, has tasked the Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) on access to age-appropriate Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) and health interventions through digital empowerment for youths. Dr Echey Ijezie, the Country Programme Director, AHF Nigeria, spoke on Friday during a visitContinue Reading
By Olasunkanmi Onifade Mr Simeon Tanko, an ICT expert, has commended Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau on the appointment of Mr Datong Gwaman, as Director- General, Plateau Information and Communication Technology Development Agency (PITCDA). Tanko made the commendation in a statement on Monday in Abuja, saying the success of anyContinue Reading
By Funmilola Gboteku The Managing Director, LadyBenz Auto-Mechanic Ltd., Joy Obi, has attributed the short life span of vehicles in Nigeria to poor maintenance culture. Obi spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sideline of a seminar organised by the Nigerian Association of Technologists in Engineering (NATE) inContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The Association of Licenced Data Protection Compliance Organisations of Nigeria (ALDAPCON) on Monday commended President Bola Tinubu for adopting the Data Protection Act. It described the Act as an enabling law for the growth of digital economy. President Tinubu signed the Nigeria Data Protection Act on Monday,Continue Reading
By Jessica Dogo Tezza Academy, an Information Technology (IT) institute says it is set to expand its training programmes to foster braingain and accommodate more aspiring IT professionals. Mr Oluwatomi Etta, Communication Specialist, Tezza Academy, said this in a statement on Monday in Abuja. Etta said that the Academy aimedContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The Federal Government on Friday highlighted the need to ensure promotion and protection of children’s rights in the digital space to avoid negative threats. Mrs Monilola Udoh, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Women Affairs (FMoWA), said this while commemorating the International Day of the African Child inContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi President Bola Tinubu has signed the Nigeria Data Protection Bill, 2023 into law. The Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023 provides a legal framework for the protection of personal information and the practice of data protection in Nigeria. Dr Vincent Olatunji, the National Commissioner, Nigeria Data Protection BureauContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo UNICCON Group of Companies has made a significant breakthrough in African tech industry as it launches a highly anticipated Virtual Reality (VR) headset at the GITEX Africa 2023. The General Manager of Uniccon Group, Mr Kehinde Ake, who said this in a statement in Abuja on Thursday,Continue Reading
By Sylvester Thompson A Nigerian company, E. F Network Limited, Owners of Gab taxi, an indigenous e-hailing application, has introduced a comprehensive Group Life Insurance coverage, accidents and medical benefits for its drivers. Mr Gideon Egbuchulam, Chairman and CEO of E.F Group, disclosed this in an exclusive interview with theContinue Reading
By Funmilola Gboteku The Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology (NIFST) has urged the Federal Government to strengthen food standards and safety systems to reposition Nigerian foods for global acceptability. Prof. Abu Oneh, National President of NIFST, made the remark on Thursday during the ninth Regional Food ScienceContinue Reading
