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Danbatta Harps on Benefits of Digital Education on the Girl Child, Economy

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The level of civilization of any nation may be measured by the degree of its enlightened women folks and this has amplified the calls around the world for young girls to take digital education seriously.

Prof. Umar Danbatta, Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigeria Communication Commission (NCC), took this same position recently when  he stressed the need for digital training of women to uplift their socio-economic standards and bridge the gender gap among professionals in the country.

Danbatta made this remark in Lagos at the maiden edition of the Women Entrepreneurs and Executives in Tech (WEET) event, pointed out that women empowerment through digital skills capacity training would go a long way to remove social and economic barriers in the society with the attendant positive multiplier effects on all spheres of the nation’s economy.

The WEET has the theme: “Future Tech Trends, Challenges and Opportunities For Women Entrepreneurs’’.

Represented at the forum by the NCC Director of New Media and Information Security, Mrs. Olatokunbo Oyeleye, the EVC explained that digital literacy had the potential of improving family incomes, trade and creates job opportunities for mothers.

Danbatta further stressed that investing and supporting the younger generations digital development remained critical to national development, especially since females face disproportionate social impediment.

He said: “This summit aims at inspiring women to take on entrepreneurship opportunities as well as leadership position in other to play active roles in the evolving digital economy.

“One must have a global focus in mind as it relates to entrepreneurship and playing active roles in this space. COVID 19 has interestingly brought up an avenue for women to embrace technology with new business and opportunities emerging.

“There has been a sudden surge in the demand for sanitizers, customized facemasks and shields, protective equipment and the need for online education and entertainment not to mention the surge in logistics and delivery business that has now become extremely a part of our lives”, the industry regulator added.

Noting that the pandemic launched and opened opportunities for entrepreneurs , especially women, Danbatta said that Nigerian women accounted for 41 percent ownership of micro businesses in Nigeria , with over 23 million female entrepreneurs making Nigeria amongst the countries with highest entrepreneurs globally.

He further clarified: “There is still insufficient real economic empowerment and inclusion of women across the real sector of the economy even as we begin to see a shift in the banking sector where 27 per cent of the CEO are females as at July 2021.

“The numbers can be higher and this can also happen across the real sectors of the economy, especially in Technology. This leaves us with the question, how do we change this narrative of insufficient real economic empowerment and inclusion for women across the real sectors of the economy?”, he queried.

The EVC said that in spite of the gender gap and social challenges, entrepreneurial women around the world were leading the way in harnessing the power of the digital economy to succeed and grow.

 


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Apple Faces €150M Fine in France Over Alleged Antitrust Violations

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French antitrust regulators have fined Apple 150 million euros ($162 million) over its App Tracking Transparency (ATT) feature, which is facing scrutiny in multiple European countries.

The French Competition Authority ruled that Apple’s implementation of ATT was “neither necessary nor proportionate to the company’s stated goal to protect user data” and unfairly penalized third-party publishers.

Alongside the financial penalty, Apple has been ordered to publish the decision on its website for seven days. The ruling comes amid ongoing investigations in Germany, Italy, Romania, and Poland into ATT, which Apple introduced in 2021 as a privacy safeguard.

ATT requires apps to obtain explicit user consent via a pop-up before tracking activity across other apps and websites. If users decline, the app loses access to their advertising identifier, limiting targeted advertising. Critics argue that the system disproportionately benefits Apple by restricting competitors while promoting its own advertising services.

The French watchdog found that ATT forces users to navigate excessive consent windows for third-party apps on iPhones and iPads, making the process unnecessarily complicated.

Additionally, Apple’s system requires users to opt out of ad tracking twice rather than once, which the authority said undermines the feature’s neutrality and causes economic harm to app publishers and ad service providers.

The ruling emphasized that smaller publishers, which rely heavily on third-party data collection for revenue, are particularly affected.

The French regulator initially declined to impose emergency measures in 2021 after complaints from the advertising industry, but continued its investigation, ultimately leading to Monday’s decision.


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Cassava and Microsoft Boost Youth Employment in Green Tech

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Pan-African technology company Cassava Technologies, in a strategic collaboration with Microsoft, has launched a community engagement initiative focused on South Africa.

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Through this initiative, the two organisations will establish training hubs for youth in the local communities that will help spur employment opportunities in the renewable energy industry.

By prioritising renewable energy skills development, energy efficiency, and community microgrids, the initiative will empower the next generation to lead in the transition to clean energy. Activities will be focused in Johannesburg and Cape Town, where Cassava and Microsoft operate.

The project’s training hubs will play a vital role in equipping Africa’s women and youth with the skills they need to thrive in the renewable energy industry and ensure that the benefits of the energy transition are realised by all.

Cassava Technologies, through its renewable energy company and co-location companies, will be a key player in this collaboration. Their local renewable energy expertise will ensure that the initiative delivers tangible benefits linked to clean energy jobs and projects to the communities that are involved.

Through this initiative, Cassava and Microsoft are supporting community engagement and sustainable development in the region and across the continent, which lays the groundwork for expansion into other African markets.

Finhai Munzara, Chief Corporate Development Officer of Cassava Technologies, said, “We are honoured to collaborate with Microsoft on this project, which ensures that we bring all Africans along as we transition to a digitally connected future using sustainable energy. By leveraging our technological expertise, on-the-ground experience, and Microsoft’s global reach, we are poised to make a lasting, positive impact on South African communities.”

“We are pleased to work with Cassava to support climate initiatives in South Africa that enhance local communities, ensuring that those all have the tools to thrive,” said Markus Swart, Director of Data Centre Operations in South Africa at Microsoft.


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MTN, Lynk Global Make Africa’s First Satellite-to-Mobile Call

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MTN South Africa, in partnership with Lynk Global, has successfully conducted Africa’s first satellite-to-mobile phone call touted as a groundbreaking development.

MTN, Lynk Global Make Africa’s First Satellite-to-Mobile Call

This historic trial, conducted in Vryburg, North West province, marks a major step toward bridging connectivity gaps in underserved and rural regions across the continent.

The test involved making a voice call using a standard smartphone connected via a low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite.

This innovative approach eliminates the need for traditional network infrastructure, providing a viable solution for remote areas with limited or no mobile coverage.

According to Charles Molapisi, CEO of MTN South Africa, this initiative aligns with the company’s broader strategy to extend network coverage to hard-to-reach areas.

“This achievement demonstrates our commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technology to ensure connectivity for all, regardless of location,” Molapisi stated.

The trial also assessed SMS capabilities over the LEO satellite connection, proving the technology’s potential for widespread application.

With successful implementation, satellite-to-mobile communication could revolutionise telecommunications in Africa, enabling digital inclusion and economic opportunities in regions previously disconnected from mainstream networks.

This milestone underscores the growing role of satellite technology in Africa’s telecommunications landscape.

By integrating satellite solutions with existing mobile networks, MTN and Lynk Global aim to provide seamless connectivity that overcomes traditional infrastructure challenges.

 

 

 


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