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Technology · Daily Post ·
GBB at 20: Why Nigerian banks, payment firms, others should partner Galaxy Backbone against cyber threats
Galaxy Backbone, a Nigerian government-owned information technology firm, has called for increased collaboration with financial institutions and payment service providers to mitigate cybersecurity risks. As the organization marks its twentieth anniversary, it emphasizes the importance of strategic partnerships in strengthening the nation's digital infrastructure against evolving cyber threats.
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Technology · Nigerian Tribune ·
India sends stern warning to WhatsApp over username feature
The Indian government has issued a formal warning to WhatsApp regarding its proposed username feature. Authorities expressed concerns over how the new update might impact data security and user privacy within the country. This directive highlights the ongoing regulatory tension between major tech companies and the Indian administration over digital safety standards.
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Technology · Nairametrics ·
Nigeria risks missing AI economic gains without strong regulation, CarbonAI CEO warns
The Chief Executive Officer of CarbonAI has warned that Nigeria may fail to secure economic benefits from artificial intelligence without the implementation of strong regulatory frameworks. The call for robust governance aims to address policy gaps that could prevent the country from fully leveraging technological advancements for national development.
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Technology · Daily Post ·
NCC restates commitment to continued collaboration with NIPR
The Nigerian Communications Commission has reaffirmed its dedication to maintaining a productive partnership with the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations. This commitment aims to enhance communication standards and strengthen professional ties between the telecommunications regulator and the public relations body to support national developmental goals through strategic information management.
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Technology · Vanguard ·
Use, Misuse and Abuse: What should AI do for a researcher?
Researchers are navigating the complexities of integrating artificial intelligence into their scholarly work, focusing on appropriate use versus potential misuse. The discussion highlights the specific roles AI should play in scientific and academic investigations while addressing the ethical boundaries necessary to prevent abuse within the research community.
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Technology · ThisDay ·
Stakeholders Push for Collaborative AI Governance to Power Digital Economy
Nigerian industry stakeholders are advocating for a collaborative governance framework for artificial intelligence to drive the growth of the nation's digital economy. This initiative seeks to establish unified regulatory standards that foster technological innovation while ensuring the responsible and secure deployment of AI systems across various economic sectors.
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Technology · ThisDay ·
When Dead SIMs Died: How NCC Clean-up Made Telecoms More Honest
The Nigerian Communications Commission recently deactivated millions of inactive SIM cards across the country. This regulatory cleanup aims to provide more accurate data on active telecommunications users, ensuring that industry reports reflect the true state of the market rather than inflated subscription figures.
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Technology · Channels TV ·
Army Chief Shaibu Advocates AI-Driven Security Strategy To Tackle Evolving Threat
Nigerian Army Chief Shaibu has proposed the adoption of an artificial intelligence-driven security strategy to address changing security challenges in the country. This initiative aims to improve operational efficiency and response capabilities against modern threats, ensuring a more proactive and technology-based approach to national defense and stability.
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Technology · Vanguard ·
NCC, DBI unveil plan to boost Nigeria’s digital skills capacity
The Nigerian Communications Commission and the Digital Bridge Institute have launched a collaborative initiative to enhance digital skills capacity across the country. This strategic partnership aims to equip Nigerians with essential technological competencies to support the national digital economy and foster growth within the information and communications technology sector.
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Technology · BusinessDay ·
She Code Africa empowers over 150 women in Edo with digital skills
She Code Africa has provided digital skills training to more than 150 women in Edo State. The initiative aims to equip participants with technical expertise to enhance their career prospects within the technology sector. This program reflects ongoing efforts to bridge the gender gap in Nigeria's digital economy through targeted educational interventions.
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Technology · Nairametrics ·
From consumers to creators: Meet 10 Nigerian AI founders rewriting the tech narrative
Ten Nigerian entrepreneurs are transitioning from global artificial intelligence consumers to active creators by launching innovative startups. These founders are repositioning the country's role in the global tech ecosystem through local solutions and research-driven ventures, effectively changing the narrative of Nigeria's participation in the emerging AI industry.
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Technology · Premium Times ·
The AI brutality: Could the world do with a little inefficiency?, By ‘Tope Fasua
'Tope Fasua examines the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence and its impact on global efficiency. The discussion focuses on the potential consequences of extreme technological optimization and considers whether maintaining some level of human-led inefficiency might be beneficial for societal stability and labor markets in the modern world.
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Technology · Leadership News ·
UN, Nigeria Collaborate On Renewable Energy Through Mini-Grid Solutions
The United Nations and the Nigerian government are partnering to enhance the country's energy infrastructure through the implementation of renewable energy mini-grid solutions. This initiative focuses on expanding electricity access to underserved communities while promoting sustainable development and reducing reliance on traditional fossil fuel power sources across the federation.
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Technology · Leadership News ·
Brain Drain Threatens Nigeria’s Cybersecurity Defence – Experts
Nigeria's cybersecurity infrastructure faces significant risks as skilled professionals emigrate to other countries. Industry experts have warned that this brain drain depletes the domestic talent pool, potentially weakening the nation's digital defenses and making critical systems more vulnerable to cyberattacks and security breaches.
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Technology · Leadership News ·
STEM Africa Fest Targets 25,000 More Young Innovators Across Africa
The STEM Africa Fest aims to reach an additional 25,000 young innovators across the African continent. The initiative focuses on promoting science, technology, engineering, and mathematics among the youth to foster regional development and encourage technical creativity through its various activities and engagement programs.
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Technology · The Punch ·
Data protection vital to national security — NDPC boss
The National Commissioner of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission has emphasized the importance of safeguarding personal information to enhance national security. This initiative aims to protect citizens' data from unauthorized access while ensuring that digital infrastructure remains resilient against potential threats to the country's stability and digital economy.
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Technology · BusinessDay ·
How a Lagos fintech cracked Africa’s hardest payments puzzle with N60 transactions
A financial technology firm in Lagos is addressing complex payment infrastructure issues in Africa by enabling transactions valued at sixty naira. This approach targets the micro-payment segment of the market, seeking to resolve long-standing barriers to digital financial exchanges across the continent through low-cost transaction processing.
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Technology · Nigerian Tribune ·
UNILAG students dominate national AI hackathon
Students from the University of Lagos achieved significant success at a national artificial intelligence hackathon, outperforming participants from various institutions across the country. The competition focused on developing innovative AI solutions, showcasing the technical expertise and problem-solving skills of the UNILAG representatives within Nigeria's evolving technology landscape.
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Technology · Vanguard ·
Playing Mines Games Online for Free at Stake
Users can access and play Mines games for free on the Stake platform. This online gaming option allows individuals to engage with the digital interface without immediate costs, providing an accessible way to experience the features and mechanics of the popular web-based game.
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Technology · Premium Times ·
ANALYSIS: What Nigeria’s intelligence-led policing experiment reveals about building DPI
Nigeria's recent experiments with intelligence-led policing offer critical lessons for the establishment of Digital Public Infrastructure across the country. The initiative examines how data integration and technological frameworks can improve law enforcement efficiency while addressing the broader requirements for sustainable digital systems in the public sector.