Category Technology

NIMC, NDPC urged to address data breaches

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Paradigm Initiative, a civil society organisation, has called for immediate action from the National Identity Management Commission in response to a severe privacy breach involving unauthorised access to citizens’ data via XpressVerify.com. The breach deemed a violation of both the…

Fight forest degradation with tech, Ogun HoS says

The Ogun State Head of Service, Mr Kolawole Fagbohun, has called for the use of technology to drive sustainability and conservation of forests. According to a release, the Head of Service, represented by Permanent Secretary of the Bureau of Service…

Firm launches platform to promote local products

The Made-By-Nigerians Project has announced the launch of its global marketplace, inviting partners to support local innovation in-country and collaborate in showcasing the finest Nigerian-made goods on a global platform. The Chief Project Officer for MBN, Chidimma Okoli, in a…

FG plans to rebase digital economy

The Federal Government has announced plans to rebase the country’s digital economy to stimulate growth and innovation. The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, disclosed this in a statement on Linkedin recently. Rebasing the digital economy refers…

NITDA warns Nigerians against QR code scams

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The National Information Technology Development Agency has issued a cautionary alert to Nigerians, advising them to exercise caution when scanning QR codes due to the surge in fraudulent activities orchestrated by scammers. In its latest advisory posted on its official…

Microsoft empowers startups at electric vehicle hackathon

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Microsoft Corporation has empowered three Nigerian startups, Trekscotters, Helgg, and Celloop, with cash prizes at the recent electronic vehicle hackathon. The event was jointly organised by Microsoft Nigeria and Get Funded Africa at the Microsoft African Development Centre in Lagos,…