PIN’s major activities for the year As the curtains gradually fall on year 2024, below are highlights of the activities of Paradigm Initiative (PIN), leading pan African organisation dedicated to advancing digital rights and inclusion in the Global South. Calling government to order over Nigeria’s major data breaches In June, PIN raised the alarm over…
A pan African organisation dedicated to advancing digital rights and inclusion in the Global South, Paradigm Initiative (PIN), has stressed the importance of inclusivity and policies that respect the right of the citizens as the continent pursues digital future. Executive Director at PIN, Gbenga Sesan who spoke at the just-concluded 2024 Internet Governance Forum (IGF)…
The Nigerian crypto landscape is fast evolving with the country becoming the second globally in adoption. This adoption comes with huge potential for economic growth. Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Quidax, Buchi Okoro, speaks on digital assets and crypto industry in Nigeria, the new regulatory frameworks of the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) and…
The Stanley Jegede Foundation (SJF), a non-governmental organization with a mission to make a good quality of life accessible to the less privileged, has partnership with the LifeLine Care Association (LCA) to provide essential mental health support and services across communities. The collaboration aligns with SJF’s health advocacy targets for this year, necessitating its support…
An internet connectivity focused company across West Africa, Tizeti, has launched its FreeFiber broadband service in Nigeria and Ghana, setting a new benchmark for internet speed and accessibility in the region. The service, available in Lagos, Port Harcourt (Nigeria), and Accra (Ghana) respectively, with plans to scale to multiple cities within the next 12 months…
A leading composite e-commerce group, Konga, is poised to transform the Nigerian media and commerce landscape with the upcoming launch of its AI-powered FM radio station in Lagos. The groundbreaking initiative, set to debut in January 2025, will mark Africa’s first Hit Music & Commerce Station, blending Technology, Entertainment, Commerce and more to drive impactful…
Nigeria’s oil minister has finally approved Shell Plc’s $2.4 billion in assets sale to Renaissance Group, Renaissance has revealed. The greenlight comes just two months after Africa’s biggest crude producer declined to approve the sale of Shell’s onshore and shallow-water oil and gas in the Niger Delta region to a consortium of local companies. The…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) isn’t just making fraud smarter – it’s making it nearly impossible to catch. With global losses hitting $486billion annually, Bureau said it has secured $30million in Series B to level the playing field. A leading risk intelligence platform, which has seen its revenue grow 3x since it’s last fundraise, is arming businesses…
Airtel Nigeria has once again been recognized for its commitment to sustainable development, carting away the Partnership of the Year award at the 18th edition of the Sustainability, Enterprise, and Responsibility Awards (SERAS) held at the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. The award celebrates Airtel’s continued success with its Re-imagine Education Initiative, a ground-breaking collaboration…
