Nigeria’s government plans to open a cutting-edge data centre that can hold up to 1.4 petabytes of data when President Bola Tinubu completes his first year in office on May 29, 2024. The Minister of the Interior disclosed this discussion during a meeting with a delegation from the National Union of Nigerian Associations in Italy […]

The Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has announced a partnership between his administration and the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) to educate young people in the state to become data protection officers. He said this is consistent with his administration’s plan to increase employment opportunities for young people in order to reduce youth unemployment. […]

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) plays a pivotal role in Nigeria’s efforts towards comprehensive identity management and data protection.  In recent times, the NIMC has intensified efforts to ensure the inclusion of all eligible individuals into its database while also emphasising the importance of data protection. This article delves into the charges levied by […]

The Nigerian Data Protection Commission (NDPC) plays a crucial role in safeguarding the privacy and security of personal data within Nigeria. Established to implement and enforce data protection regulations, the NDPC ensures that companies and institutions adhere to specific guidelines regarding the handling, processing, and storage of personal information. One of the key mandates of […]

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) of South Africa has raised alarm on the public involvement in MMM Krypto, a mutual aid fund, citing potential risks.  The FSCA reveals that MMM Krypto might be offering financial services to the South African public through social media platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Facebook, accompanied by enticing promises […]

The Nigerian Data Protection Commission (NDPC) is investigating 17 significant data breaches in banking, technology, education, consultancy, government, logistics, and gaming/lottery.  NDPC National Commissioner Dr Vincent Olatunji said this at Global Data Privacy Day in Abuja.  In addition, the commission received over 1000 data breach complaints, prompting investigations. Olatunji said the commission’s efforts in the […]

In the new year 2024, It is important to move with the tides and to ensure that both the skills and the confidence to stay ahead in your career are acquired. Obtaining the essential skills required to get ahead in your career can be expensive. We know and you don’t need to be discouraged. It […]

Google has revealed that cloud customers can move their data to another cloud service provider for free.  The company said that removing fees for moving data between cloud providers would make it easier for users to switch providers. However, it was pointed out that this doesn’t fix the main problem that keeps many customers from […]

An innovative partnership between Equity Bank Uganda and Mastercard has been officially established. This will lead to a focused effort to promote financial inclusion among Uganda’s digitally excluded people, communities, and businesses.  A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed to formalize the relationship. The two organisations aim to use technology to help underserved and marginalised […]

Stears, a data and intelligence firm based in Nigeria, is transitioning from its consumer-focused data solutions to an organization-focused intelligence company with new product offerings. Stears will continue to serve consumers.  Stears, a Nigerian data company, has been a significant publication since its establishment in 2017. The publication focuses on providing data and information on […]

In a dedicated endeavour to enhance journalistic standards across West Africa, the Google News Initiative (GNI) has partnered with DUBAWA, the reputable verification and fact-checking arm of the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID), to teach journalists digital fact-checking. This collaborative effort is laser-focused on an extensive training program tailored specifically for journalists residing […]

Apple’s Senior Vice President of Machine Learning and AI, John Giannandrea, testified in the Google antitrust trial recently and disclosed a new feature in iOS 17 that allows users to choose different search engines for regular and private browsing on Safari. According to Bloomberg, Giannandrea said that iOS 17 introduced a new option for users […]

Open AI, ChatGPT’s parent company, is rolling out a voice chat function. Open AI’s latest blog article says so. This development comes shortly after it was revealed that the AI platform had seen a third consecutive month of declining traffic. The AI startup claimed ChatGPT is adding speech and visual capabilities. These features allow users […]