A civic digital rights group, Paradigm Initiative (PIN), has blamed lack of sincerity of purpose among others, for the failure of the linkage of National Identity Number (NIN) with Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards to address criminal activities, especially kidnap-for-ransom. Speaking in Lagos with reporters as part of activities marking end of the year, Executive…
Airtel Nigeria’s leadership team has demonstrated outstanding excellence in innovation and technology as two of its directors were honoured with three prestigious awards at the 5th edition of the CIO & C-Suite Awards, held at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. The annual awards, organized by CIO Club Africa, celebrates outstanding achievements in technology and…
A global leader in energy management and industrial automation, Schneider Electric, has reaffirmed its dedication to driving impactful change in Nigeria. The company gave its commitment during the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) Conference held between November 18 and 20, 2024 The annual conference, which brings together engineers, policymakers, academics, and industry leaders, provided a…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Western Marine Command, Lagos has impounded 1,658 loaves of cannabis sativa, weighing 788 kilograms from three suspects all of which have been handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). The seizures, alongside other confiscated contraband, had a total Duty Paid Value (DPV) of N182.1 million. The handover…
Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) in Nigeria has January 1st deadline to to complete ongoing meter upgrade also known as Standard Transfer Specifications (STS) – meters for all their customers, according to power sector regulator, Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). According to the NERC on its X handle on Tuesday, it gave the ultimatum during the…
Global mobility and urban services platform, inDrive, has reaffirmed its commitment to youth entrepreneurship and empowerment in Nigeria by supporting two groundbreaking initiatives, the “Level Up Your Drive” program and Startup Fest in Ibadan, to empower youth and provide fair mobility. According to Timothy Oladimeji, the Country Representative for inDrive in Nigeria, the company’s focus…
This year’s France–Nigeria Investment Forum, a major highlight of President Bola Tinubu’s visit to France, ended on a sound note and was mutually rewarding for both countries. For some of us who have attended a few such forums in the past, this year’s edition stands out as the best from a Nigerian perspective, especially because…
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has commended Google, X, Microsoft, and TikTok for their compliance with the Code of Practice for Interactive Computer Service Platforms/Internet Intermediaries. The Code which was issued jointly by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), and NITDA outlines clear guidelines for promoting online safety and managing…
Digital payments company, Visa, said it has hosted 23 innovative fintech startups that presented their groundbreaking solutions to an audience of venture capitalists, angel investors, ecosystem enablers, and business partners. The fintech startups participated at the Demo Day for the second cohort of the Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator program which took place on in Cape…
