Category Technology

NITDA backs initiative to nurture young talent

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The National Information Technology Development Agency has backed an initiative to develop young talent in the country, participating in the 2024 Head-to-Head Debate Reality House grand finale. The Director-General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa, who was represented by Yakubu Musa at…

Errandwaka to tackle youth unemployment

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A new platform, Errandwaka, has been launched to transform the way Nigerians handle daily tasks, providing a convenient and reliable solution for individuals and businesses. According to a statement, Errandwaka streamlines errands, and generates valuable side job opportunities for higher…

NIMC, NPC move to fast-track NIN registration

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The National Identity Management Commission and the National Population Commission have entered into a partnership to accelerate the registration of Nigerians for the National Identification Number. The NIMC and the NPC are collaborating to streamline the registration process for the…

UrbanID unveils solution to boost digital identity management

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UrbanID, a leading provider of digital identity solutions, has introduced an advanced technology poised to revolutionise identity management systems worldwide. UrbanID showcased the new solution at the just-concluded ID4Africa 2024 conference. The solution is aimed at reshaping interactions between individuals,…

Telcos admit revenue shortfalls amid load-shedding allegations

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Nigerian telecom companies have acknowledged experiencing revenue shortfalls, amid allegations of implementing load shedding to control rising operational costs. The operators, who denied implementing load-shedding, acknowledged that current revenue levels were insufficient to sustain network operations. Industry sources reveal that…

Konga, Starlink to bridge Nigeria’s digital gap

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Nigeria’s leading e-commerce giant, Konga, has announced a partnership with Starlink to provide satellite internet services to underserved areas across the country. This initiative, according to a statement on Monday, aims to bridge Nigeria’s digital divide by offering reliable, high-speed…

Galaxy Backbone unveils Tier IV data centre

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Galaxy Backbone said on Monday it had achieved Uptime Institute’s Tier IV certification for its second data centre, making it the first facility in the country to secure both Tier IV design and facility certifications. “This certification signifies that our…

GITEX summit to focus on AI, others

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The GITEX Global 2024 will centre on emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, blockchain, and fintech. According to organisers in a statement, this year’s edition of GITEX Global, which will be held from October 14 to 18, 2024, at the Dubai…

Coding jobs threatened as AI disrupts software market

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The growing presence of artificial intelligence is significantly disrupting the business model of training young people in developing countries to secure remote software-related jobs in developed nations. The Chief Executive Officer of Famiscro Group, Ndubuisi Ekekwe, stated this on his…