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 […]

Redmi Note 13 Series, Xiaomi’s latest smartphone, has shattered the smartphone industry again. The launch event on January 24th in Lagos, Nigeria, unveiled five unique gadgets that would reinvent the Redmi Note legacy. The Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G, 13 Pro, and 13 are the leading models with improved cameras, designs, displays, and processors. Xiaomi’s […]

South Africa’s Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) will officially decide 1on 50 crypto businesses’ licence applications in the coming weeks. According to South African press sources, FSCA head of enforcement Gerhard van Deventer indicated in a podcast that 20 of the 90-plus applications have withdrawn. In December, the FSCA reported 128 cryptocurrency asset service provides […]

Anambra state government announces strategic engagement with 26 US high-tech enterprises. [ez-toc][ez-toc] this. These firms include Google, Meta, AWS, Dell, and others. As reported, the strategic relationship was reached over a weekend meeting at the US Consulate General in Lagos. The state delegation, led by Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, met with the US Consul-General, […]

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) estimates that 40% of jobs in emerging markets and 60% of jobs in developed nations could be impacted by artificial intelligence (AI). According to the global organisation, a more pronounced effect on developed economies is anticipated than on developing markets and low-income nations. Read also: Ghana secures funds for climate […]

Securing employment in the technology sector is notoriously difficult, as you may well know if you’ve ever tried. Tech companies, even at the entry level, have extremely high expectations for their employees due to the industry’s notably competitive nature. Discouragement is easy to come by.  Fortunately, this article will show you how to increase your […]

The Director-General of the National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA), Prof. Abdullahi Mustapha has revealed plans for the commercial release of genetically modified maize, known as TELA maize. This groundbreaking initiative is poised to revolutionise Nigeria’s agricultural landscape and play a pivotal role in the government’s concerted efforts to bolster food security. Read also: Heifer International […]

Olink Holding AB (publ), trading on Nasdaq under the symbol OLK, has announced that Novogene Asia Pacific Middle East and Africa (AMEA) has incorporated the Olink Explore HT platform to offer advanced next-generation proteomics technology to the scientific community in the region. This strategic addition enhances the multi-omics research services provided by Novogene AMEA, offering […]

In a bid to foster scientific research, facilitate knowledge sharing, and promote sustainable development, a group of dedicated researchers in Tanzania has established the Association of Tanzania Researchers (ATARE). This association aims to serve as a unifying platform for researchers, empowering both emerging and seasoned researchers to tackle various challenges and contribute to the nation’s […]

A €20-million waste water treatment plant has been commissioned at Gbalahi, a suburb of Tamale in Ghana. The project, which was launched by Jospong Group of Companies (JGC), is a 1,000 cubic metres capacity plant. The facility will treat and convert the wastewater that is produced by faecal fluids in the city and its surrounding […]

OpenAI has been keeping its word and spreading the Android version of the ChatGPT app further and further. Again, the West African nation of Nigeria has beaten the rest of the world to the punch when it comes to access to cutting-edge artificial intelligence software. The software will be available for pre-order on the Google […]

OpenAI’s AI chatbot, ChatGPT, is now available on Android after two months on iOS.  The Android app will be released in sections to US, India, Bangladesh, and Brazil clients. Next week, OpenAI will expand the app. A subscription unlocks GPT-4 and other features in OpenAI’s ChatGPT Android app. Google Play offers the ChatGPT Android app […]

The United Nations Secretary General, António Guterres, has called for a major increase in spending and investment for the sector’s Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) targets in the education sector to be realised. In remarks made for the UN’s High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) this month (July 10-19), UN Secretary General stated that the current […]

In today’s world, technology is an unending tool and skill everyone must possess to connect globally and fit into a fast-rising society. While there are many tech skills available today, UI/UX, or Product design, is one of the most in-demand skills as it cuts across all spheres of human endeavour. In an interview with Techpression, […]

Virgin Galactic made history recently as it successfully flew it’s first paying customers to the final frontier.  This significant achievement puts the company back on track in the emerging private spaceflight sector.  Italian Air Force officers aboard the mission, named Galactic 01, had the opportunity to unfurl their nation’s flag and witness the awe-inspiring curvature […]

Airtel Kenya, a subsidiary of Airtel Africa, intends to enhance its network coverage by adding 349 additional locations by the end of the year.  The company says it plans to install another 300 locations so it can keep up with the rising demand for data services throughout the nation.  Airtel Kenya’s current network architecture consists […]

At a recent Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) Thought Leadership Programme, industry experts discussed the profound impact of 5G technology on Nigeria’s economy and various sectors. Mrs Onyinye Ikenna-Emeka, the General Manager of Fixed Broadband at MTN Nigeria Communications, emphasized the potential of 5G to enhance efficiency and productivity for both Small and Medium Enterprises […]

Airtel Nigeria, a company that provides phone and internet services, has launched its 5G mobile network. This move is likely to make the Nigerian telecoms market more competitive, bring in more customers, and increase Airtel’s market share. By making it easier for people to use broadband, Airtel’s 5G network should help the Nigerian government reach […]

WhatsApp is adding a new feature that will let users share their screens with each other during a video call. WABetaInfo, a blog that reports on WhatsApp, says that this screen-sharing function is not yet available to all users.  However, some beta testers who have downloaded the latest version of WhatsApp from the Google Play […]

In early June, Microsoft’s flagship office suite, including Outlook email and OneDrive file-sharing apps, faced significant service disruptions.  These disruptions were caused by distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks conducted by a shadowy hacktivist group known as Anonymous Sudan. Microsoft initially refrained from providing details about the attacks, but they later confirmed the involvement of the Anonymous […]