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95% of digital breaches are caused by human error- NITDA DG, Kashifu Inuwa
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) Director-General, Kashifu Inuwa, said that 95% of all digital breaches are…
Nigeria’s power grid keeps collapsing every year. Can a new software fix what decades of neglect broke?
The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) marked its first anniversary on Wednesday with ambitious plans: IoT sensors, telemetry…
CBN debunks claims on Polaris Bank’s liquidation and purported sale
The Central Bank of Nigeria has publicly debunked information that Polaris Bank is undergoing a liquidation process, suggesting…
Rwanda launches first Kinyarwanda tech dictionary to boost digital literacy
The Rwanda Cultural Heritage Academy has launched the first Kinyarwanda ICT terminological dictionary, featuring over 1,700 standardised technology…
World Bank approves $550M to expand Kenya’s fibre network by 1,270km in the Northern region
Kenya has secured $550 million in fresh World Bank funding to expand fibre optic infrastructure across its Northern…
Nomba and Globus Bank lent ₦21.3B without defaults, now they want to lend ₦500B
Picture a small business owner in Lagos, a wholesaler in Onitsha, and a restaurant operator in Abuja. They…
MTN Nigeria CEO, Karl Toriola receives performance reward in shares worth $335k
MTN Nigeria CEO, Karl Toriola, has been awarded conditional shares worth approximately $335,000 (R5.5 million) as part of…
RHUCE rolls out skill monetisation platform as creator economy surpasses $3B
Lagos-based startup RHUCE has launched a social platform designed to help African creatives convert their skills and learning…
South Africa resumes ICT law review that could enable Starlink’s launch
South Africa has resumed the review of its 2016 ICT sector code, especially the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment…
