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- 8 Apr 2018
Microsoft Warned Nigerian Companies of Dangers of Non-compliance with EU GDPR
Microsoft has advised businesses in Nigeria to pay attention to the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Mr John Edokpolor, Lead Commercial Attorney, Microsoft MEA Emerging…
- 22 Jul 2026
EU Debunks Fake Compensation Scheme Targeting West African Bank Customers
European Union (EU) has warned the public against a fraudulent document circulating online which falsely claims that the bloc, in collaboration with the World Bank, is offering compensation to…
- 15 Oct 2021
EU Partners FIRS to Deepen CSOs Tax Knowledge, Compliance
Determined to ensure accountability and transparency as part of its good governance drive in Nigeria, the European Union has engaged with the Federal Inland Revenue Service to deepen the knowledge of…
- 20 Feb 2022
Nigeria, 5 Others Get WHO Technology to Produce mRNA Vaccines
World Health Organisation (WHO),has name Nigeria among five other African countries that will receive its needed technology to establish mRNA vaccine production in Africa. The global health body…
- 3 Feb 2017
EU Sets Deadline to End Roaming Charges, WATRA, Others Observe
After years of negotiation, the European Union’s plan to end roaming charges across the continent on 15 June 2017 is now a step closer. Negotiators from the European Parliament, Commission and…
- 1 Sept 2021
EU, British Council to Train Online Publishers on FOI Act
No fewer than 50 publishers of online newspapers are expected in Abuja, Thursday for capacity building on the provisions and application of Nigeria’s Freedom of Information Act. The training is…
- 2 Nov 2023
Bletchley Declaration: UK, US, Nigeria Others Unite to Accelerate Development of AI
Leading AI nations, convened for the first time by the UK and including the United States, Nigeria and China, along with the European Union, have today reached a world-first agreement at Bletchley…
- 5 Nov 2025
Nigerian Lawmakers Engage Crypto Stakeholders on Landmark Regulatory Framework
The House of Representatives Ad-Hoc Committee on the Economic, Regulatory and Security Implications of Cryptocurrency Adoption and Point-of-Sale (POS) Operations in Nigeria recently held a crucial…
- 17 Jul 2014
Okonjo-Iweala Cautions against Hasty Inauguration of ECOWAS Currency
Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, minister of Finance, has cautioned the Council of Ministers and Governors of Central Banks of the West African Monetary Zone against a hasty launch of the monetary union for…
- 13 Mar 2017
Three Decades After First Domain Registration AU Launches Dot Africa
The African Union (AU) has launched the. africa domain name, enabling African businesses, companies and individuals to champion their continent in the cybersphere. The development is coming more than…
- 9 Mar 2009
Dahmos Introduces Innovative Solar Energy Products
Dahmos Nigeria Ltd has positioned to put an end to electric power crisis in the country with its range of DahsolTM systems, which leverage on solar energy. The company has stated that its goal is to…
- 1 Jul 2025
AfCFTA Opens Opportunity for Logistics Sector
The African Continental Free trade Area (AfCFTA) has created an opportunity for truckers, airlines and other players in the logistics and transportation sector. About 2.2 million trucks, valued at…
- 22 Jun 2022
NADIR Says NITDA’s Code Will Tackle Fake News, Hate Speech
The Network of Advocates for Digital Reporting (NADIR) has lauded the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) for drafting a 'Code of Practice for Interactive Computer Service…
- Telecom17 Aug 2026
Court Blocks Social Media Ban for Under-15s Over Free Speech Concerns
France’s Constitutional Council has rejected a proposed law seeking to ban children under the age of 15 from using social media, ruling that the measure disproportionately infringed on freedom of expression and communication.
- 24 May 2020
NIN is by Law Mandatory Means of Identification – Aziz
As the issue of digital identity takes centre stage in Nigeria, the Director-General of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Engr. Aliyu Aziz, fielded questions from journalists on the…
- 30 Jun 2026
FG Mulls National Skills Database to Tackle Unemployment
Federal government has said that it plans to establish a National Skills Database as part of efforts to reduce unemployment, address the growing mismatch between available skills and industry needs,…
- 21 Oct 2021
INEC Seeks Unrestrictive Power for ICT Innovation
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has appealed to the National Assembly to grant it power to determine the kind of technology to be deployed during elections. Prof. Mahmood Yakubu,…
- 1 Oct 2017
Nigerian Secures Global Right to License COBiT 5 for PCIDSS Practice Guide
Adesanya Ahmed, a Nigerian, has been granted the authority by Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA)to license and certify individuals or corporates globally in COBiT 5 for Payment…
- 29 Jul 2024
NITDA, GIZ, DTC Host Digital Policy Dialogue to Boost Citizen Engagement
In a continuous effort to foster inclusivity between the government and citizens of Nigeria, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in collaboration with the Digital…
- 18 Jul 2019
NDSF 2019: Participants demand Executive Order to boost IPv6 migration in Nigeria
Arising from a one-day conference, participants at the 2019 Nigeria DigitalSENSE Forum on the Internet Governance for Development (IG4D) and Nigeria IPv6 Roundtable, have called on the President…
- 23 Oct 2019
FG Changes Ministry of Communications to Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved the renaming of the Federal Ministry of Communications as Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy. Isa Pantami, Minister of…
- 26 Jun 2026
Tinubu appoints Adigwe to head National Health Technology, Data Analytics Office
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Dr Obi Adigwe as the National Coordinator of the newly established National Health Technology and Data Analytics Office (NHTDAO). President Bola Tinubu The…
- 28 Jun 2019
Afreximbank Launches Pan-African Payment & Settlement Platform
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) will launch its new Pan-African Payment and Settlement (PAPS) Platform at the African Union (AU) Extraordinary Summit on July 7, 2019 in Niamey, Niger…
- 2 Aug 2010
Anco Updates List of Members, Prepares For Games
Association of Nigeria Courier Operators (Anco), has updated the list of operators of the courier industry to include new members and those who have renewed their membership for the year. The list…
- 18 Feb 2015
Philips Backs Action to Save 98% Energy From Wastages
The ‘2015 Energy Productivity and Economic Prosperity Index’ launched on Tuesday revealed the huge potential for societies to raise economic performance and extend significant environmental and…