Tag Archives: Emerging Technologies

Nigeria’s digital transformation journey gained significant momentum today with the launch of the GSMA Digitalisation Report in Abuja. The event, led by Dr. Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, convened key stakeholders within the telecommunications (telco) industry to delve into the report’s findings and explore advancements in …

…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 a landmark speech at the International Hybrid Symposium on Smart Agriculture 2023, Kashifu Inuwa, the Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has reiterated the transformative potential of emerging technologies in revolutionising the agricultural sector and smart farming in Nigeria. The Symposium, organised by Federal University Dutsinma (FUDMA), …

The Inclusive Digital Economy Scorecard (IDES) has been implemented in 31 countries across Africa, Asia, and the Pacific, with national governments using the tool in a variety of ways. Countries like Zambia, Solomon Islands, and Sierra Leone use it to inform their National Digital Economy Strategies and/or National Financial Inclusion …

The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta has stated that NCC will not relent in the promotion of latest and emerging technologies to energize business and the sector in Nigeria for the benefit of the country and its citizens. Speaking to a cross …

The Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa has said that Federal Government will partner with Africa Creative Market to train talents in Nigeria’s creative industry on how to use emerging technologies. The DG noted that the training will help create talents and boost the region’s creative …

With the impact of cybersecurity on global markets through the protection of data from theft and damage as well as the tremendous digitisation of existing traditional processes brought by emerging technologies globally, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa has reiterated the Agency’s commitment …

The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami), has reiterated that the use of emerging technologies in combating insecurity remains a veritable tool which Nigeria will continue to capitalise on, as government and stakeholders are pointing towards digital technology as the next available option to help …

In an effort to improve media profession practices in the country, the Nigerian telecommunications operator, 9mobile has acquaint journalists with emerging trends in journalism. This initiative is part of the ongoing capacity building programme, themed, “Responding to Emerging Challenges in Journalism with the use of AI-powered tools”, the session was …

Global Vice President of Huawei, Hou Tao, has emphasised the importance of digital inclusiveness for Africa’s development. Tao noted that digital economy is outperforming all other sectors in terms of speed of growth, the dynamics of innovation, and the scope of influence. He expressed delight that 40 per cent of …