National Commissioner and CEO, Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr. Vincent Olatunji, has ordered a full-scale investigation into the data processing activities of Optasia which operates in Nigeria as Nairtime Nigeria Ltd. This investigation was triggered by a pattern of suspected non-compliant data processing which was discovered during routine regulatory oversight of data controllers and…
Oil prices turned positive on yesterday after falling by more than $2, despite U.S. crude stocks rising by more than expected, according to the Energy Information Administration (EIA). Brent crude oil futures were up 38 cents, or 0.5per cent, at $75.91 per barrel U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose by 57 cents or 0.79per…
Airlines around the world strive to ensure a seamless and convenient travel experience for millions of passengers. However, behind the scenes, these businesses grapple with issues, such as complex payment processes which impact revenue, operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. The pressure to meet the ever-rising expectations of customers, as well as other issues, such as…
Nigeria’s leading telecommunications provider, Globacom, has appointed telecom veteran Ahmad Farroukh as its new Chief Executive Officer. This leadership change aims to strengthen the company’s corporate governance and operational performance, aligning with the Nigerian Communications Commission’s (NCC) recent drive for improved governance standards within the telecom industry. Farroukh’s extensive experience in African telecommunications positions him…
Organisations around the world are trying to manage an explosion of data across distributed sites and environments, requiring them to be more agile and responsive than ever before, but often by means of legacy infrastructure. This scenario is no different for businesses in West Africa, Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity…
A leading IT Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) consulting firm, Digital Jewels Africa, has been awarded as Nigeria’s Best IT Governance, Risk Management & Compliance Service Provider of the Year at the National Customer Quality Assessment Awards. The prestigious award celebrates organizations committed to exemplary service delivery and customer satisfaction. The event, with: “Quality Leadership…
The United Arab Emirates (UAE’s) pioneering award for innovative solutions to global challenges, Zayed Sustainability Prize, has announced this year’s finalists following a deliberation by its esteemed Jury. The winners will be announced at the Zayed Sustainability Prize Awards Ceremony on January 14, 2025 as part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week. The Prize’s Jury elected…
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon. Justice K.M.O. Kekere-Ekun, has identified increased risk of the personal data of consumers being misused or compromised by unscrupulous persons and deficiencies in the banking sector as issues worth addressing as they have to do with cyber security. Meanwhile, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has started training members of…
Last month, start-ups in Africa raised over $250million in funding with Nigeria leading the pack with megabucks coming to Moniepoint and Yellow Card. According to a report entitled: Africa: The Big Deal, 42 start-ups on the continent announced a total of $254million in funding plus over $100, 000 in equity, debt and grants excluding exits….
