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- 15 Jun 2020
Facebook Launches “My Digital World” to Meet Digital Literacy Needs in Nigeria, Others
Facebook has launched “My Digital World”, a programme designed to equip the youth and general public across Sub-Saharan Africa with digital skills needed to navigate the digital world. My Digital…
- 27 Oct 2021
Facebook launches Second Edition of “My Digital World” Across Sub-Saharan Africa
Facebook has announced the launch of 2021 edition of “My Digital World”. Originally launched in June 2020, 'My Digital World is a digital literacy program which is accessible across Sub-Saharan…
- 20 May 2014
Spectrum – Oxygen of A Digital World
The internet in such a short time has become the most pervasive communication system in the world. Digital statistics show that whilst it took Radio 38 years and TV 13 years to individually…
- 23 Jan 2023
The Necessity for Updated Cybersecurity education in a New Digital World
As the world marks International Education Day today 24th January, Check Point® Software Technologies, a leading provider specialised in cybersecurity worldwide, wants to make use of this event. This…
- 11 Apr 2023
World Bank Endorses Kenya’s Digital Plans
The World Bank last week approved $390 million in funding to amplify Kenya’s growing digital economy. The monies will be used in financing the first phase of Kenya’s Digital Economy Acceleration…
- 2 Dec 2015
How Businesses Can Remain Relevant in Evolving Digital World
To have a mindshare of today's consumers, businesses need to constantly stay up to speed on digital trends, tools and tactics. Daniel Iyam, the convener of “Digital Marketing Unboxed”, the Summit is…
- 15 Oct 2020
Ericsson Wins Digital Transformation Award @ Telecoms World Conference 2020
Ericsson has won the Digital Transformation Award - Vendor at the Telecoms World Middle East Conference 2020 for carrying out network and digital transformations. The award honors solution providers…
- 1 Mar 2019
Temenos to Power Digital Transformation @ World’s Largest Islamic Bank
Temenos , the banking software company, announced that Al Rajhi Bank, Saudi Arabia’s second largest bank and the world’s largest Islamic bank with total assets of over $97bn, has chosen Temenos to…
- 13 May 2014
Ekweremadu, Johnson for 2014 Digital Africa, World Electronics Forum
Senator Ike Ekweremadu, deputy president of the Senate and Mrs. Omobola Johnson, minister of Communication Technology, will lead other delegates to this year’s Digital Africa Conference &…
- 18 Feb 2021
Digital Economy: Pantami Applauds World Bank’s Role in Capacity Building
Dr Isa Ali Pantami, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, has commended the World Bank for its role in facilitating capacity building in the sector. Pantami, gave the commendation when he…
- 23 Jun 2025
PIN Pushes for Equitable Digital Governance at World Internet Forum
As the 20th Global Internet Governance Forum (IGF) opens in Lillestrøm, Norway, leading pan-African social enterprise Paradigm Initiative (PIN) is championing grassroots voices in global digital…
- 7 Mar 2016
ITU Telecom World 2016 to Focus on Digital Economy, SMEs
ITU Telecom World 2016, the leading UN global technology event, will take place this year in Bangkok, Thailand, from 14 to 17 November 2016. The focus will be on the most effective ways to grow our…
- 30 Jul 2021
NITDA to Leverage on AfCTA to Build Digital Market in the World
As Nigeria is moving fast towards diversifying its economy using technology, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has proposed partnership with Republic of Namibia in the…
- 27 Feb 2024
Nigeria to Miss Digital ID Registration Goal Set by World Bank
Nigeria does not expect to meet the goal for digital ID issuance set by the World Bank for this year. The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) said that it will add 20 to 25 million…
- 6 May 2016
Digital Revolution Needs Solid Analog Foundation
This past January the World Bank issued the Digital Dividends report, a comprehensive study of the state of digital developments around the world. All in all, it’s a mixed picture. Digital…
- 5 Dec 2021
World Bank says Underdeveloped Broadband Infrastructure Hampering Nigeria’s Digital Economy
The World Bank says Nigeria’s digital economy plan is being continually hampered by an underdeveloped fixed broadband infrastructure. The global bank disclosed this in its ‘Nigeria Development…
- 2 Mar 2020
Western Digital Named One of the ‘2020 World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere
Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices has been recognized Western Digital as one of the 2020 World’s Most Ethical Companies. The…
- 8 Sept 2019
How Mastercard is Playing Role in Using Technology to Promote Inclusive Growth in Africa
As the world continues to become more digital, building an inclusive world in which the digital economy works for everyone, everywhere, is crucial. A recent research collaboration between the…
- 15 Jan 2023
AVEVA Spotlights Benefits of Industrial Digital Transformation for a Low Carbon World at WEF 2023
Peter Herweck, AVEVA CEO, will participate in the World Economic Forum 2023 (WEF 2023) in Davos, Switzerland to promote a sustainable industrial digital transformation in support of a lower carbon,…
- 11 May 2022
elev8 Partners Microsoft and the MCIT to Launch Qatar Digital Center of Excellence
elev8, the world leader in digital training initiatives, recently launched the Digital Center of Excellence in Doha, Qatar, together with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology and…
- 28 Sept 2025
World Bank Approves Fresh 750m Loan for FGs Digital Expansion, Health
World Bank is set to approve two loans totalling $750m for Nigeria on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, according to documents published on the bank’s official website. The funding is directed toward…
- 18 Feb 2025
Kaspersky Endorses UN’s Global Digital Compact
To enhance global efforts aimed at making the digital world safe and secure, Kaspersky has joined the ranks of organisations endorsing the vision of the United Nations’ Global Digital Compact. This…
- 18 Dec 2022
Pantami Meets With Space X, World Bank, Google to Strengthen Nigeria's Digital Economy
In a bid to strengthen partnerships for the development of Nigeria's digital economy, Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy of Nigeria, had meetings at…
- 17 Oct 2018
World Payments Report Shows Strong Consumer Demand for Digital Payments
Digital payments are experiencing a boom, according to the World Payments Report 2018 launched by Capgemini and BNP Paribas. The report forecasts that noncash transactions will post a compound annual…
- 21 Sept 2012
MasterCard, UN Join Hands to Deliver “digital food”
MasterCard and the World Food Programme (WFP) have announced a global partnership that will use digital innovation to help people around the world to break the cycle of hunger and poverty. The…
- 16 Jun 2026
NDSF@17: Nigeria Must Be an "Active Architect" in Global Digital Compacts
As the world enters a pivotal era of digital policy negotiations, the 17th Nigeria DigitalSENSE Forum (NDSF) on Internet Governance for Development (IG4D) has set a clear mandate: Nigeria must evolve…
- 7 Apr 2026
Kaspersky Warns of Digital Medicine Risks on the Occasion of World Health Day
On World Health Day, Kaspersky warns of risks tied to the digitisation of healthcare and use of telemedicine. Recent incidents show that medical services can be breached, and as a result, medical…
- 13 Dec 2022
Best Practices for Secure Cloud Infrastructure in Africa and the Global Digital Landscape
As the world increasingly shifts towards digital transformation, organizations globally, including those in Africa, are rapidly adopting cloud technologies for their scalability, flexibility, and…
- 8 Jul 2022
Flocash and Visa Partner to Promote Digital Capabilities for African SMEs
Visa, a world leader in digital payments, announced today that it is partnering with Flocash, FT Africa’s fastest growing fintech 2022, to promote digital capabilities for African SMEs through…
- 15 Mar 2023
Aleph Opens Portal for Free Digital Marketing Course
Aleph, global partner of the world's leading digital platforms, announced the opening of a new opportunity to take the Digital Ad Certificate, a free and fully online training that allows graduates…