Sophos Launches New XGS Series

SophosLaunches New XGS Series of Desktop Firewalls and Updated Firewall Software

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Nine New Sophos XGS Firewall Appliances Feature Boosted Performance with Reduced Energy Consumption Sophos Firewall Software Can Now Use Third-party Threat Intelligence Feeds for Extended Protection Against Cyberattacks Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, today introduced nine new XGS Series desktop firewall appliances for midmarket and smaller-sized businesses, as well as branch…

Techeconomy Business Series

Techeconomy Business Series Debuts, Hosts Webinar October 10

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Techeconomy, a Lagos-based media startup, has announced the launch of Techeconomy Business Series [TBS]. The startup which offers its readers Content-as-a-Service (CaaS) by telling you what is new in Technology, Business and Economy; reflecting on why it matters, how it works and the benefits, is working with ThinkingCap Consulting to innovate on breakthroughs that brands…

Green Innovation Challenge

Green Innovation Challenge: Call for Applications (Up to $1 Billion investment for startups, MSMEs, SMEs)

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Green Innovation Challenge (GIC) 2024: Encouraging innovation by providing access to capital. GIC is committed to making capital accessible to cooperatives, social companies, MSMEs, SMEs, and startups that are promoting innovation and good environmental change. It is intended to connect you with the resources you need to scale operations, create a lasting effect, and realize…

Young Talent Trainee Program

Call for Applications: TotalEnergies launches 2025 Young Talent Trainee Program for Africans.

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With the help of the TotalEnergies Young Graduate Program, recent university graduates can gain international exposure and learn about the working world through a real-world, hands-on professional experience. Eligibility RequirementsIn order to be eligible for the TotalEnergies Young Talent Trainee Program, you need to fulfill the essential prerequisites: Qualification: Skills: Benefits As a young talent…

Mojisola Ologe (middle) receiving the The Peak Performer FEST 2024 Admirable Woman in Leadership Award.

Mojisola Ologe Wins The Peak Performer 2024 Admirable Woman in Leadership Award

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Celebrating excellence in leadership: Mojisola Ologe, a recognized risk management professional, has won The Peak Performer FEST 2024 Admirable Woman in Leadership Award. The event, held at the MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos, brought together women leaders from various industries as part of TPP FEST 2024. With the theme, “Enhancing Women Leadership with the Magic of…

E-Governance Innovations

Nigerian Researchers Present E-Governance Innovations at International Conference to Support Economic Diversification

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Five Nigerian researchers made a significant impact at the 17th International Conference on the Theory and Practice of E-Government (ICEGOV2024), held in Pretoria, South Africa. The event, organized by the United Nations University and UNESCO, attracted over 336 participants from 49 countries, underscoring the global importance of digital governance. Representing the Minister of Communications, Innovation,…

Blockchain, Tokenisation

Blockchain, Tokenisation, will enhance Asset Management, Economic Development – DG NITDA

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The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa CCIE, has called for a concerted effort among industry players, government officials and experts to explore the transformative potential of Blockchain technology in asset management and economic development of the country. The DG made this appeal at the Tokenised Economic Conference and…

Kaspersky

Kaspersky detects over 1 million daily tracking attempts

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Kaspersky’s latest analysis of the 25 most prevalent web tracking services, including Google services, New Relic and Microsoft, has revealed over 38 billion instances of web trackers collecting user behaviour data in 2024, with an average of one million detections per each day.  Web tracking involves collecting, storing, and analysing data on users’ online behaviour….

Filters and Backgrounds

Introducing Filters and Backgrounds for Video Calls

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Conversations on WhatsApp should always feel fun and expressive and today, we’re rolling out filters and backgrounds to make your video calls even more engaging. With these new effects, you can now change your background or add a filter during a video call for a more personal touch. Filters are designed to help you create…

Facial Recognition

Facial Recognition: Building a Robust Smart Transportation Ecosystem

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The modern digital world relies deeply on the Internet of Things (IoT) and the technologies that come with it. As a prominent result of this rapid transformation, global economies are heavily investing in smart city initiatives to further automate day-to-day operations, specifically transportation. It includes integrated transport networks, centralized traffic control, vehicle movement trajectories, and…

Huawei ICT

Huawei ICT Academy Trains Instructors as 9th Huawei ICT Competition opens

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Huawei ICT Academy held a successful instructor workshop bringing together key instructors and stakeholders from across the country, and providing a platform for knowledge exchange, updates on academy programs, and a roadmap for the future of ICT education in Kenya. Ms. Fang Zheng, Huawei’s Human Resource Director, officially opened the workshop. She emphasized the critical…

ITA Agribusiness Training

Call For Applications: IITA Agribusiness Training Program 2024 For Nigerians

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The goal of the IITA Youth Agribusiness Training is to offer a 6-month program of enterprise development, mentoring, and training on the value chains of poultry, aquaculture, and horticulture. Those interested in participating in a 6-month training, mentorship, and enterprise development program on horticulture, aquaculture, and poultry value chains between the ages of 18 and…

Dr. Tony Okpanachi (Middle), flanked by some members of staff of Grand Africa Initiative at the DBN annual Lecture held in Abuja last week.

Development Bank of Nigeria Partners with Grand Africa Initiative to Empower 350 Nigerian Women Entrepreneurs

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Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) and the Grand Africa Initiative (GAIN) have announced the launch of the third edition of the GAIN Entrepreneurship Masterclass for Women in Nigeria. This transformative initiative is set to empower 350 women entrepreneurs who would be selected from across Nigeria, providing them with essential skills to foster the growth and expansion of…

Africa Tech Alliance Forum

Africa Tech Alliance Forum (AfriTECH 4.0) Set to Drive Conversations on Africa’s Digital Future

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The Africa Tech Alliance Forum (AfriTECH 4.0), one of the continent’s leading technology-focused events, is scheduled to hold Thursday, November 07, 2024 at Oriental Hotel, Lekki Road, Lagos-Nigeria. The forum will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, innovators, and entrepreneurs to explore the theme “Leapfrogging Digital Transformation for Future of Africa’s Economy.” AfriTECH 4.0 is poised…

Africa Ignite Pitch Competition 2024

Applications are being accepted for the Africa Ignite Pitch Competition (2024) with a $1,000,000 investment prize.

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Africa Ignite Pitch Competition 2024 is a flagship event that highlights the most potential start-ups in Africa. It is organized in collaboration with the Startup World Cup and is supported by Pegasus Tech Ventures. For innovators, this competition is a fantastic way to present their ideas, get them noticed, and make connections with possible partners…

Guide to Effective Paid Advertising

Maximizing Results: A Guide to Effective Paid Advertising for Your Business

ByOkey Chigbu

Reaching your target audience efficiently is crucial for your business success in this digital age. Paid advertising strategies or PPC campaigns, such as Google AdWords and Facebook Ads, offers a direct and effective way to connect with potential customers and drive traffic to your website. However, the key to maximizing this investment lies in using…

LG Electronics

LG Electronics Partners EbonyLife Creative Academy to Empower Next-Generation Storytellers

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LG Electronics (LGE) is proud to announce a strategic partnership with EbonyLife Creative Academy (ELCA), a renowned institution dedicated to nurturing Africa’s next generation of creative talent. This collaboration is designed to support the filmmaking community through state-of-the-art technology and foster the development of world-class cinematic content in Nigeria and across Africa. Under this exciting…

Mart Networks

Mart Networks Strengthens Commitment to Nigeria’s Tech Ecosystem

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Mart Networks Group, a global value-added IT distributor, on Thursday convoked an international stakeholders conference for its partners and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) geared towards empowering local partners with the necessary skills and support that would ensure the successful implementation of its solutions in the Nigerian market. Moiz Maloo, Managing Director of Mart Networks, speaking…

Samuel Linus- AI, Edtech
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How Nerdy Eye founder Samuel Linus is using AI for disrupting the EdTech industry

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Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) has disrupted multiple industries since it entered the mainstream tech ecosystem. Inventive A.I think ChatGPT is a useful tool that we may utilize in our daily lives. What role will artificial intelligence play in education, in particular, has been a question raised by many. Let’s examine the EdTech projects being developed by…

Ransomware, Sophos report

Two-Thirds of Healthcare Organizations Hit by Ransomware – A Four-Year High, Sophos Survey Finds

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Nearly 80% of Organizations Hit by Ransomware Took More than a Week to Recover Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, today released a sector survey report, “The State of Ransomware in Healthcare 2024,” which revealed that the rate of ransomware attacks against healthcare organizations has reached a four-year high since…

Kaspersky

Kaspersky detects over 1 million daily tracking attempts

ByTechTrends

Kaspersky’s latest analysis of the 25 most prevalent web tracking services, including Google services, New Relic and Microsoft, has revealed over 38 billion instances of web trackers collecting user behaviour data in 2024, with an average of one million detections per each day.  Web tracking involves collecting, storing, and analysing data on users’ online behaviour….

Google Earth

Google Earth’s Historical View and 80 countries’ street-level exploration are made possible by an update to Google imagery.

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Recent years have seen one of the largest enhancements for Google Street View. It is currently accessible in around 80 nations, some of which are seeing the first-ever use of Street View photography. The tool allows users to enjoy street-level vistas from the comfort of their home by piecing together billions of panoramic photographs, and…

LG Electronics

LG Brings Sustainability and Innovation to IFA 2024 with Eco-Friendly Appliances and Smart Home Solutions

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At IFA 2024, LG Electronics launched its latest range of energy-efficient home appliances, designed to reduce power consumption and address Africa’s unique energy challenges. In line with the global push for sustainability, LG’s new appliances boast industry-leading energy efficiency, aligning with the African Union’s Agenda 2063 goal of transitioning to a green economy. “As a…

Identity Management

Identity Management in Bolstering Modern Cybersecurity

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As the world marked International Identity Day on September 16th, it served as a timely reminder of how critical identity management has become in our increasingly digital lives. This observance not only underscores the vital role that secure identity systems play in protecting personal information but also emphasizes their importance in safeguarding the integrity of…

Data, AI and the cloud

Maximising the insurance experience through AI and the cloud

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By Bryan Hamman, Regional Director for Africa at NETSCOUT Insurance clients today are more likely to consider a provider if it consistently offers seamless quotes, efficient claims processing, ongoing customer support and targeted communications. To meet these demands, insurance companies must safely make use of data and new technologies, or risk being left behind by their…

Artificial Intelligence AI

Fostering skills and innovation for an AI-enriched world

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionising industries across the world. In doing so, the role of the data specialist within organisations is changing. With the use of AI in data-driven roles accelerating, these professionals must enhance their skill sets to stay relevant. PBT Group experts take a closer look at how data professionals can help foster…

Uncap

Uncap launches a $33 million fund to support the expansion of SME’s in Africa.

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Unconventional Capital, a EUR30 million (US$33 million) fund, has been established by early-stage African investor Uncap with the goal of offering non-dilutive, revenue-based financing to early-stage small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) throughout Africa. Through its unique, revenue-based financing model, Uncap has invested in early-stage African SMEs since its founding in 2019 and official launch in…

AI

New Report says AI could boost Africa’s economy by over $30 billion in 10 years

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According to a recent report by research company Public First, over the course of the next ten years, artificial intelligence (AI) could boost Africa’s GDP by more than $30 billion. The Google-commissioned analysis underscores the revolutionary potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and other new digital technologies, like cloud computing, to propel economic growth and tackle pressing…

User research

Understanding User Research: Why it is the Backbone of Great Design

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User research is often the quiet hero behind the products and services We love. It is the process of understanding user behaviour, needs and motivations through feedback. User research is unarguably one of the most critical components in creating products that are truly valuable and usable. Remember that research is the first step in our…

Data Protection
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Federal Ministry of Youth Development, NDPC Sign MOU to train 5,000 Youths on Data Protection

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In line with the 8 Presidential Priorities and the Renewed Hope Agenda of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, the Federal Ministry of Youth Development and Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to train youths on Data Privacy and Protection.In his remarks during the signing ceremony, the Hon. Minister…