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NEC Calls on States to Harness NASENI Innovations for Nigeria’s Industrial Growth

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The National Economic Council (NEC) has urged state governments to adopt and patronize technological innovations developed by the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI). According to the Council, the States’ patronage of local technology has become imperative to accelerate Nigeria’s industrialization NASENI’s Director of Information, Olusegun Ayeoyenikan, disclosed in a statement released on…

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Galaxy Backbone Partners with Bauchi State to Enhance Digital Infrastructure

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Galaxy Backbone (GBB) and the Bauchi State Government have entered into a strategic partnership to enhance digital infrastructure and ICT-related services across the state. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed by Professor Ibrahim A. Adeyanju, Managing Director/CEO of Galaxy Backbone, and His Excellency, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Muhammed, Governor of Bauchi State. This collaboration leverages…

Africa Tech Alliance Excellence [ATAEx] Awards

Meet the Winners of 2024 Africa Tech Alliance Excellence [ATAEx] Awards

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…Kashifu Inuwa, NITDA DG, receives Digital Transformation Leadership Award …Dr. Ayotunde Coker named ATAEx Man of the Year …QNET, GBB, Digital Encode, Tecom, others win  The Africa Tech Alliance (ATAEx) Awards has, again, lived up to expectations by honouring individuals, organizations, and initiatives that have made significant impact on Africa’s tech ecosystem, focusing on categories…

The representative of Kashifu Inuwa, the DG NITDA , Engr Ya'u Isa Garba, at the 8th Annual Research Fair and Exhibition at Nassarawa State University, Keffi.

DG NITDA Advocates Innovation for Nigeria’s Sustainable Development

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The Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa CCIE has reiterated the critical role of innovation in driving Nigeria’s sustainable development, economic diversification, and global competitiveness. Inuwa made this remark while delivering a keynote address at the 8th Annual Research Fair and Exhibition of Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK), where he called…

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African Can Expand Access to Financial Security via eCommerce – QNET Regional Manager

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Mr. Biram Fall, the Regional General Manager, QNET Sub-Saharan Africa, has said that with over 350 million unbanked adults, there is a significant potential of financial inclusion and digital solutions for Africa, and a vast opportunity to expand access to financial security, event through electronic commerce (eCommerce). Speaking as a lead presenter at the recent…

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Data Centre Trends 2025: Vertiv Predicts Industry Efforts to Support, Enable, Leverage and Regulate AI

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Innovation in powering and cooling AI racks, management of energy consumption and emissions all to be a focus in new year AI continues to reshape the data centre industry, a reality reflected in the projected 2025 data centre trends from Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions. Vertiv experts anticipate increased…

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Digital Discord: 17% of South African Families at Odds Over Kids’ Online Activities

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According to a Kaspersky survey*, 17% of surveyed parents in South Africa reported having conflicts with their children because of their children’s online life. Yet another 23% state that there are no conflicts regarding this – but only as long as their children’s online activities don’t create real problems. Real problems are not rare though: 18%…

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Finding Lost Smiles: How Facial Recognition Brings Children Back to Their Families

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“That is the nightmare of every single parent out there,” said Callahan Walsh, a child advocate and executive director for the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). For any parent, just thinking about losing a child in a busy crowd can feel like the worst nightmare. The heart-wrenching fear, the frantic search, and…

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19 innovators selected for the 2nd AU Digital and Innovation Fellowship Programme.

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AfriLabs and the African Union (AU) have chosen 19 innovators from over the continent to participate in the second iteration of the AU Digital and Innovation Fellowship Program, which aims to use innovation and technology to promote socioeconomic development throughout the continent. The goal of the ground-breaking 12-month AU Digital and Innovation Fellowship Program is…

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2 Port Harcourt Communities Benefit from LG Electronics’ Solar-Powered Water Initiative

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LG Electronics announces the commissioning of solar-powered boreholes in the Nkpogu and Elekahia communities in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. This initiative reflects LG’s continued commitment to sustainable development, community empowerment, and improving basic living conditions for underserved populations. The newly installed boreholes are powered by solar energy, ensuring a reliable, environmentally friendly, and cost-effective…

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Woven Finance Champions Financial Inclusion and Innovation in Nigeria

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With the growing transformative potential of digital technologies like AI, blockchain, and cloud computing in revolutionizing financial services across Africa, Woven Finance, Nigeria’s emerging fintech powerhouse is championing financial inclusion and innovation in Nigeria. In a groundbreaking event that underscores its commitment to redefining the financial services landscape, Woven Finance Limited, launched its much-anticipated Woven…

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The new AI reality: playing the long game drives value, today and into the future

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As a global leader in data integration, analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI), Qlik understands that embracing AI is essential for businesses to thrive. Much like the transformative impact of the internet, AI promises to reshape industries in ways we can’t fully anticipate yet. While most organisations are still in the early stages of their AI…

Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi,

AfriTECH 4.0: Blockchain, AI Offer Africa Unprecedented Opportunities – NITDA DG

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Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, has highlighted the transformative potential of blockchain and AI in positioning Africa as a global technology leader. In his keynote address, titled “Blockchain Technology & AI: Positioning Africa for the Future,” and delivered at the Africa Tech Alliance (AfriTECH 4.0) Forum held in Lagos recently,…

L-r: Ms. Elsie G Attafuah, United Nations Development Programme Resident Representative in Nigeria; Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo,CFR; Chinwe Okoli, Special Adviser to Governor Soludo on Innovation and Business Incubation, and Christian Udechukwu, Commissioner for Industry, Anambra State, at the foundation laying ceremony for Anambra Innovation Marketplace.

Anamabra Innovation Week 2024: UNDP Partners State, Establishes Innovation Marketplace

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In the lead up to Anambra Innovation Week 2024, in a landmark collaboration poised to position Anambra State as Africa’s Silicon Valley, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has partnered with the Anambra State Government through the Solution Innovation District (SID) to establish a cutting-edge Makerspace. This event was officiated by the Governor of Anambra…

Quishing report by Sophos

From QR Code to Compromise: the Growing Threat of “Quishing”

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…Hackers exploit QR codes in PDF email attachments to steal company credentials from mobile devices. …Sophos X-Ops researchers offer tips on how to protect yourself Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, has released the results of Sophos X-Ops research on a new type of threat: quishing. This new attack vector involves the…

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Nigeria Cyber Revolution Summit 2025 : Securing Nigeria’s Digital Transformation: Harnessing Innovation for a Safer Cyber Future

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We TraiCon Events are thrilled to unveil our annual edition Nigeria Cyber Revolution Summit, taking place on February 12-13, 2025, at the Balmoral Convention Center, Lagos – Nigeria. This high-profile summit is set to gather over 350+ pre-screened delegates in cyber security domain including CISOs, CIOs, and heads of cyber security, digital transformation experts, and…

AfriTECH 4.0

AfriTECH 4.0: Experts Highlight How Blockchain, AI, eCommerce Can Grow Africa’s GDP

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Technology experts at the Africa Tech Alliance Forum (AfriTECH 4.0) held in Lagos State-Nigeria, recently, highlighted the transformative potential of blockchain and AI in positioning Africa as a global technology leader. Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, the director-general of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in his keynote address, titled “Blockchain Technology & AI: Positioning Africa for…

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5 ChatGPT prompts that help you better understand yourself

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With a variety of features and capabilities that many users hardly utilize, ChatGPT is an extraordinarily potent platform. Its memory is one of its most noticeable, yet mostly obscured, characteristics. As you use the app, ChatGPT can recall brief bits of personal information about you. These recollections can occasionally be humorous (such as remembering that…

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Lagos State Empowers 26 Agripreneurs With N100 Million Grant At Agrinnovation 1.0

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As part of its commitment to transforming agriculture and building a sustainable food system, the Lagos Ministry of Agriculture & Food Systems department in collaboration with the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) and Eko Innovation Centre, supported by the Lagos State Government has awarded N100 million in grants to 26 young agripreneurs at the…

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NITDA Reiterates Vision for Digital Growth, Inclusiveness in Nigeria

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As part of its unwavering commitment to elevating Nigeria to premier status in the global digital economy by harnessing the potential of digital innovation to drive national prosperity and inclusivity, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reiterated its strategic foresight and agility towards the sustainability of digital growth and inclusiveness in the country. This…

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African startups selected winners of the 14th Orange Social Venture Prize.

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The 14th Orange Social Venture Prize (OSVP) in Africa and the Middle East has awarded cash prizes to five African startups. Since 2011, Orange’s strategy to support the expansion of the entrepreneurial ecosystem and the inclusive development of the nations in which the Group operates in the Middle East and Africa has been centered on…

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Nigerian Growth4Her Accelerator applications are now being accepted.

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The Growth4Her Accelerator initiative, which attempts to close the gender finance gap in Africa, is open to female entrepreneurs in Nigeria. The six-month Growth4Her Accelerator gives female entrepreneurs the skills and resources they need to build their companies from tiny to growth-stage companies that can be funded. The fourth cohort of the investment-readiness program is…

Cyber Criminals

October 2024’s Most Wanted Malware: Infostealers Surge as Cyber Criminals Leverage Innovative Attack Vectors

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Check Point Software’s latest threat index reveals a significant rise in Infostealers like Lumma Stealer, while mobile malware like Necro continues to pose a significant threat, highlighting the evolving tactics used by cyber criminals across the globe.  Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), a leading cyber security platform provider of AI-powered, cloud delivered solutions, has…

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Best payment methods for GPT, Netflix, and Apple TV from anywhere in Africa

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Watching your favorite series on Netflix, using the GPT neural network, or even getting Apple TV doesn’t require a physical card or a bank account anymore. Modern virtual cards are a convenient and secure way to pay for these digital services with just a few clicks, no matter where you are. A virtual card works…

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NITDA Invites Public Input on Guidelines for IT Projects and Regulatory Instruments

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The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is seeking public feedback on several draft documents related to Information Technology (IT) projects and regulations. This aligns with NITDA’s commitment to an open and collaborative rulemaking. The legal Documents Open for Public Review are: NITDA is also proposing the amendment of the Guidelines for Clearance of IT…

Martin Ekpeke

ITPulse’s Martin Ekpeke Honored with Digital Reporting Excellence Award

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Martin Ekpeke, the Managing Editor of ITPulse, a leading Nigerian online Information and Communications Technology (ICT) news platform, was awarded the prestigious Digital Reporting Excellence Award at the Africa Tech Alliance Excellence (ATAEx) Awards. The award, presented by Tech Castle Foundation, recognizes Ekpeke’s exceptional coverage of cyber threats, digital privacy, and the evolving online security landscape….

AfriTECH 4.0

AfriTECH 4.0 Holds in Lagos Today

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…as ATAEx Awards set to reward deserving individuals, corporate and government agencies The highly anticipated Africa Tech Alliance Forum [AfriTECH 4.0: https://africatechallianceforum.africa/] is scheduled to hold today 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…

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Applications are open for $55,000. Harvard Africa Business Club’s Startup Competition

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The Harvard Business School’s Africa Business Club is accepting applications for its New Venture Competition, which gives entrepreneurs the opportunity to earn up to $55,000 in cash prizes. In an effort to highlight the variety of entrepreneurs making an impact on the continent today, the student-run Africa Business Club will hold its most recent annual…

Orange Corners Nigeria Incubation Program

Orange Corners Nigeria Incubation Program Cohort 12: Opportunities for Funding, Mentorship, Capacity Building, and Other Benefits is now accepting applications.

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We are pleased to announce the Orange Corners Nigeria Incubation Program’s Call for Applications for the 12th Cohort. a program created to help young Nigerian business owners succeed by giving them the tools, resources, and information they need to succeed in the cutthroat business world of today. Who Can Apply?* Nigerian entrepreneurs between 18-35 years…

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Startups are invited to submit applications for the first Africa Tech Summit Awards.

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The first-ever Africa ICT Summit Awards have been unveiled by Africa Tech Summit as a new platform to honor the continent’s most creative and influential ICT firms, executives, and solutions. At the annual Africa Tech Summit in Nairobi, where the continent’s leading innovators, entrepreneurs, and business executives come together to discover, network, and invest in…