As the use of operational technology (OT) and Internet of Things (IoT) grows, so too does the threat landscape. Without releasing it, many businesses may have thousands of unknown access points ready to be exploited by cybercriminals. Jayson Pieterse, Sales Manager at TXOne, explores the different risks organisations face. With the growth in digital transformation…
Applications for the Stockholm-based Norrsken Accelerator, which offers US$125,000 in cash and access to an eight-week business development program, are now being accepted from African early-stage startups with a “vision for a better future.” In 2016, Norrsken was founded by Niklas Adalberth, a former member of the Swedish financial unicorn Klarna, with the goal of…
By creating the smart bra prototype, Bolarinwa brought the concept to the attention of the world in February 2022. It was prompted by her loved one’s 2017 passing. She claimed that she hardly ever considered breast cancer till her aunt passed away. This was due to the fact that it was only something she heard…
Tasks Payments System Operators on the Need for Consumer Education The Chairman of the Committee of Chief Information Security Officers of Nigerian Financial Institutions (CCISONFI), Mr. Festus Amede, has identified Data Minimization Principles, User Consent and Control, as well as Compliance with Privacy Regulations as important elements in protecting privacy in payments. Amede who was…
In December 2023, WhatsApp began rolling out the ability to pin messages in both private and group chats. The name and picture of the individual or group would be immediately below the pinned messages at the top of the chat. Within a chat, users could only pin one message at a time. According to reports…
Applications are now accepted for the Bayer Foundation Women Empowerment Award, which honors and supports women entrepreneurs bringing forth innovative change in Africa, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East. The Bayer Foundation Women Empowerment Award, powered by Impact Hub Network, is committed to empowering women who are breaking new ground in health, nutrition,…
S Mobile Group has been recognized by MTN Business as the distinguished recipient of the MTN Enterprise Business Foundation 2024 award. The award is in recognition of S Mobile Group’s strategic initiatives that aligned with MTN’s Ambition 2025, aims to empower and recognise the growth and success of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Southeast…
Through the current 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) initiative, the Federal Government is accepting proposals for an Innovation Challenge. Six fellows or teams from the program’s first cohort, each with the potential to earn N1 million, are up for grabs. The goal of the program is to push fellows in the first cohort of the…
Financial support is the bedrock of any business. Most businesses must always utilise the benefits of financial support in order to stay afloat. Is there any business that thrives without any financial support? A lot do survive without it, but not for long. Finances pay the business bills and attract valuable products and services for…
The concept of a green economy, characterized by a sustainable, low-carbon, and resource-efficient economic model, holds significant promise for Africa, a continent endowed with abundant natural resources and a young, dynamic population. As global attention shifts towards sustainable development in the face of climate change and environmental degradation, Africa stands at a pivotal juncture, poised…
In an effort to increase awareness of the potential benefits and risks of technology, researchers in Denmark are using artificial intelligence and data from millions of people to predict a person’s life events from infancy to old age. Instead than being drawn to any macabre fascinations, the developers of life2vec aim to investigate the patterns…
The Women for Digital Conference returns this year on March 30th, 2024, at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria. With a commitment to celebrating, inspiring, and educating women across Africa, the hybrid conference aims to empower women to excel and thrive in the dynamic digital economy. This year’s event, themed “Inspiring Women’s Inclusion in…
All is now set for the maiden edition of Payments Forum Nigeria (PAFON 1.0) to be held tomorrow, Thursday, March 21, 2024 at Oriental Hotel, Lekki, Lagos State, at 9am. The Payments Forum Nigeria is a cross-industry platform focused on addressing issues that require broad cooperation and coordination across many constituents in the payments industry….
We TraiCon Events will be hosting Angola’s premier cybersecurity event titled as “Cyber Revolution Summit” scheduled on 22nd &23rd May 2024 in Luanda, Angola. This summit will feature keynote presentations and panel discussions with top security experts from various industries covering a range of topics, including cybersecurity innovations, data privacy & security, risk management, network…
We TraiCon Events will be hosting India’s premier cybersecurity event titled as “Cyber Revolution Summit” scheduled on 25th&26th April 2024 in Newdelhi, India. This summit will feature keynote presentations and panel discussions with top security experts from various industries covering a range of topics, including cybersecurity innovations, data privacy & security, risk management, network security,…
Inq. Digital Nigeria Limited has been announced as a sponsor of Payments Forum Nigeria [PAFON 1.0] maiden edition holding this Thursday in Lagos. inq. Digital Nigeria Limited, a subsidiary of inq. Group is an emerging leading digital and cloud solutions provider that delivers simpler seamless solutions to complex business challenges. With offices in Lagos, Abuja,…
Ransomware attacks saw a sharp increase once again over the past year. AI and the increase in mobile-connected devices provide further areas of vulnerability for cybercriminals to exploit. Early detection can reduce the cost of breaches up to a thousandfold. Following two years of high but stable loss activity, 2023 saw a worrying resurgence in…
Africa’s rapid urbanization and population growth present significant challenges in waste management, with many cities struggling to manage the increasing volumes of waste generated daily. However, within this challenge lies a tremendous opportunity to transform the waste management sector into a driver of economic growth, job creation, and environmental sustainability. By adopting innovative and sustainable…
Data will play an invaluable role in helping public and private sector stakeholders across Africa identify ways to increase access to water for all while managing this commodity. This comes at a time when National Water Week in South Africa (20 – 26 March) and World Water Day (22 March) will highlight the importance of water management and conservation…
In today’s connected world, it is a matter of when rather than if you will experience someone trying to hack you. With cybercriminals becoming more sophisticated in their attempts, it is possible that at some point or another you may interact with a scammer or click on a phishing link. As prevention is always better…
Moniepoint Inc. a global digital financial services provider with operations in Nigeria and an ongoing expansion into other emerging markets, has emerged the lead sponsor of the maiden edition of Payments Forum Nigeria (PAFON 1.0). Payments Forum Nigeria [PAFON] is an event focused on providing inside-look at the payment industry in the country, offering perspectives…
The Institute of Information Management (IIM) United Kingdom successfully hosted its highly anticipated Annual Convention and 47th Induction/Investiture ceremony on March 9, 2024, at the Wesley London Euston. The event, held under the theme “AI Renaissance: Unleashing the Power of Intelligent Technologies,” brought together distinguished professionals, thought leaders, and industry experts from various sectors. The convention commenced…
500 successful candidates to get starter-packs Rolls our Free Data, Airtime to Civil Servants, Students, others S Mobile Tech Hub, an offspring of S Mobile Group has open applications to technology entrepreneurs in the Southeast Nigeria. S Mobile Tech Hub was recently conceived by Mr. Kingsley Adonu, a visionary entrepreneur and CEO/Founder S Mobile Group,…
By the end of the month, South Africa will license roughly sixty cryptocurrency platforms, making it one of the first countries on the continent to mandate operating permissions for digital asset exchanges. More than 300 crypto-asset providers requested authorization, according to the Financial Sector Conduct Authority, which offered exchanges until November 30 to apply for…
The Eastern Africa Youth Digital Readiness Index for 2023 has Kenya at the top of the list. Rwanda and Uganda are in second and third place, respectively, behind Kenya. According to the research, Somalia, Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo came in sixth, seventh, and eighth place, respectively, while Ethiopia and Tanzania came…
Meta and Pulse Nigeria have announced the launch of ‘Creators of Tomorrow,’ a first-of-its-kind campaign that spotlights five emerging creators in Nigeria who are turning what they love into what they do and sparking a new wave of creativity/community on Instagram. The spotlighted creators represent various creative industries, including lifestyle, comedy, dance and art. Their…
In an effort to strengthen health systems against climate threats and improve immunization delivery, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, has collaborated with Seedstars to accept submissions for INFUSE 2024. This move comes as the need for climate actions takes front stage. Innovation for Uptake, Scale, and Equity in Immunization, or INFUSE for short, is a Gavi-led…
Payments Forum Nigeria (PAFON), the cross-industry platform focused on addressing issues that require broad cooperation and coordination across many constituents in the payments industry, has attracted sponsorships from Digital Encode Limited, Cybervergent and Payble. Financial industry experts are warming up for the first edition of PAFON, scheduled to take place at Oriental Hotel, Lekki Road,…
Sophos, a global leader in innovating and delivering cybersecurity as a service, today released its annual 2024 Sophos Threat Report, with this year’s report detailing “Cybercrime on Main Street” and the biggest threats facing small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs*). According to the report, in 2023, nearly 50% of malware detections for SMBs were keyloggers, spyware and stealers, malware that attackers use…
Smart farming, a component of the broader movement towards precision agriculture, is a modern farming management concept that uses technology and data to optimize the yield and efficiency of agricultural operations. This innovative approach encompasses a range of technologies, including IoT (Internet of Things) devices, sensors, GPS, drones, AI (Artificial Intelligence), and big data analytics,…