By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), EU have collaborated with the Federal Government to present the Nigeria Artificial Intelligence (AI) Readiness Assessment Report. The report, which was presented in Abuja, was aimed at strengthening the country’s ethical AI use. Mr Dimitri Sanga, UNESCO, Officer-In-ChargeContinue Reading
By Michael Ajayi The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) and the European Union are partnering to host a three-day summit in Abuja to accelerate Nigeria’s transition to a clean hydrogen economy. The Director-General of ECN, Dr Mustapha Abdullahi, said the event, slated for June 23 to 25, will build crucialContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) says it has twice requested the Records of Processing Activities (ROPA) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over allegations of data breach. The National Commissioner of NDPC, Dr Vincent Olatunji, disclosed this in Abuja during a media parley to markContinue 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 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 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 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
By Jessica Doggo Mr Nadungu Gagare, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Nadungu Gagare, says that the Galaxy Backbone’s (GBB) G-Zone Free Internet Hotspot will deepen digital inclusion in the country. Gagare said this on Thursday at the official inauguration of the G-Zone Free Internet HotspotContinue Reading
By Justina Auta Top 10 finalists of the Digital Peers International – Small Grants Programme 2.0 Innovation Challenge, have showcased youth-led solutions leveraging artificial intelligence to tackle plastic waste management. The project was themed: “Deploying the Power of IT-Engaged Youths in Effective Plastic Use and Plastic Waste Management 2.0.” TheContinue Reading
