Okunjimi Odimayo, the House of Representatives Committee on Population chairman, has commended director general, National Identity Management Commission for the efforts at raising the Commission’s profile. Odimayo stated the commendation as NIMC and the members of the House of Representatives Committee on National Population held a retreat themed Identity Management and Legislative Oversight to seek areas […]

The African Public Relations Association (APRA) has called on its members to leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools and associated technologies for insights towards transformation of lives, the PR industry and contemporary life, with a caveat for ethical and responsible use of AI.This advice came in a message sent to members of the continental body by its president, Mr. […]

Nigeria Needs $1,000 Investment Per Primary Student to Tackle Learning Poverty – World Bank Report According to the World Bank’s Human Capital Public Expenditure and Institutional Review report, Nigeria must invest at least $1,000 per primary student to address the country’s alarming levels of learning poverty. Financial and Governance Constraints The report highlights the financial […]

Stakeholders in the telecommunications industry have expressed concerns that the Federal Government’s plan to deploy 90,000 kilometers of fiber optic cables across Nigeria will face significant obstacles, particularly from state governments. These issues, if not addressed, could hinder the project’s success. During the Sixth Edition of the Policy Implementation Assisted Forum (PIAFO) in Lagos on […]

The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy Dr Bosun Tijani, has said the country’s digital economy is capable of revolutionising the nation’s economy as it has been projected to generate $18.3 billion by 2026.  Tijani stated this on Tuesday at a media engagement on the National Digital Economy and e-Governance Bill in Abuja.  According to […]

The number of active Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in Nigeria declined to 242 in July from 252 in May this year as operators whose licences expired failed to renew them.  According to the July updated database of the ISPs published by the Nigerian Communication (NCC), the decline in number came even as two new firms; […]

Payment gateway fintech, Payaza Africa Limited, has unveiled a revamped website and an upgraded web app interface as part of a new brand positioning tagged Payaza 2.0 to signal growth and improved service delivery to businesses across 19 countries where it currently operates at an event held in Lagos on Friday. Speaking during the event, […]

Fintech giant Flutterwave and the Dangote Group have been named members of the Milken Institute’s Africa Leaders Business Council. The newly formed council comprises influential thought leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, and experts from various sectors, including business, technology, finance, sustainability, and innovation. According to a statement from the institute, the council aims to deepen the Institute’s […]

eTranzact has announced its role as the technology solution provider for the Military Pensions Board’s new digital verification system for military pensioners which was officially launched on July 1, 2024. In a press statement, the company said that the initiative marks a significant milestone in leveraging technology to streamline pension verification processes and enhance the […]

Google Fi has introduced a new feature, Number Lock, aimed at enhancing user security against SIM swapping attacks.  Number Lock prevents users from transferring their phone number to a new device or porting it to another carrier. Given the severity of SIM swapping attacks, enabling this feature is highly recommended for Google Fi users. The new feature provides additional […]