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Digital transformation crucial for job creation, health, education – Summit
The Co-Chairperson, G20/T20 Africa Digital Economy Summit (AFRIDES), Mr. Kelvin Jiraji, says digital transformation offers immense potential for job creation, innovation, and competitiveness across sectors. Jiraji said this at a news conference in Abuja on Tuesday to unveil the forthcoming AFRIDES, which is scheduled to hold in October in Brazil. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the theme of the summit…
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Association to equip out-of-school children with digital competencies
The Non-Governmental Association for Literacy Support Services (NOGALSS) has pledged to equip out-of-school children with digital competencies. The National President of NOGALSS, Noah Emmanuel disclosed this in Abuja at a One-Day Stakeholders and Consultative Meeting on GCE-NOGALSS-GIZ Project. The project is titled:”Empowering Children and Youth with Digital Competencies through Inter-Generational Learning in a Fast Developing Digital World for Sustainable Livelihood…
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Expert says digital infrastructure key to Africa’s economic prosperity
The Managing Director, Remita Payment Services Ltd. (RPSL), Mr Deremi Atanda, has emphasised the important role of robust digital infrastructure in driving Africa’s economic growth. Atanda, who was quoted in a statement in Lagos on Sunday, said this at a panel session of the Hyperscalers Convergence Africa Conference with the theme: “Innovating Towards Africa’s Digital Future”. Atanda noted that Africa’s…
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SEC grants approval-in-principle to 2 digital exchanges
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has granted two digital assets Exchanges “Approval-in-Principle” to commence operation under the Accelerated Regulatory Incubation Program (ARIP). Ms Efe Ebelo, the spokesperson of the commission announced this in a statement on Thursday in Lagos. According to Ebelo, the companies that were granted the approval are Busha Digital Ltd., and Quidax Technologies Ltd. She said …
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FG to develop national digital repository for waste pickers
The Federal Government, on Tuesday in Abuja, promised to develop a National Digital Repository for waste pickers to address the numerous challenges they face while performing their duties. Malam Balarabe Lawal, Minister of Environment, made this statement at a meeting on the National Digital Repository for Waste Pickers in Nigeria. “We cannot discuss sustainable waste management without referencing the operations…
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NBA unveils digital stamp, seal for lawyers
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) on Monday, unveiled a digital stamp and seal for legal practitioners in the country. According to NBA, the virtual stamp would not only help to check activities of fake lawyers, but also ensure seamless preparation and filing of legal processes. The outgoing President of the association, Mr Yakubu Maikyau, SAN, who unveiled the electronic stamp…
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NGO trains journalists, CSOs on digital security resilience in Katsina
An NGO, Grassroots Researchers Association (GRA), has trained Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), and journalists in Katsina State on Digital Security Resilience. The two-day train-the-trainer workshop, which commenced in Katsina on Thursday was aimed at enhancing the participants’ skills and knowledge in digital security practices. The Executive Director of the NGO, Mr Timothy Yohanna, said that the training was also part…
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Gov. Kefas urges journalists to maximise digital technology
Gov. Agbu Kefas of Taraba as called on journalists to maximise the use of digital technology to enhance efficiency of their jobs in a fast changing media landscape. The governor disclosed this while declaring open, the 2024 News Summit of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), in Jalingo. He noted that journalists needed to embrace the opportunities presented by…
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NBTE goes digital, discards analogue accreditation, quality assurance activities
The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) says effective from August 2024, there will be no more physical accreditation or other quality assurance activities in the institutions under its purview. The board disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Sunday by the Head of Media Unit, Fatima Abubakar. Abubakar said the board had fully transitioned…
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FG unveils roadmap for Africa’s digital trade revolution
The Federal Government on Friday unveiled a comprehensive strategy to lead Africa’s digital trade revolution within the framework of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA). Vice-President Kashim Shettima, said this while delivering a keynote address during a Stakeholders Summit held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He said the roadmap was part of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola…
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NITDA, GetBundi to equip corps members, 5,000 others with digital skills
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in collaboration with GetBundi Educatioy, has concluded plans to train selected members of the National Youth Service Corps on digital literacy. “Additionally, 5,000 youths from the creative industry will also participate in the training, designed to make the beneficiaries Digital Literacy Champions,” the Director-General of NITDA, Kashifu Abdullahi, has said. Abdullahi, who…
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Nigeria on the path to safe digital economy – NDPC
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) on Wednesday said that Nigeria’s path to a safe digital economy was marked by significant progress. The National Commissioner, NDPC, Dr Vincent Olatunji, said this at the 6th Edition of the Policy Implementation Assisted Forum (PIAFO) in Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that PIAFO focuses on Nigeria’s renewed strategic agenda for its digital…
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FG, IFAD recommend use of digital platforms to support farmers
The Federal Government and International Fund for Agricultural Development Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises in the Niger-Delta (IFAD-LIFE-ND) Supervision Mission has recommended the use of digital platforms in supporting farmers and rural entrepreneurs. Adeline Muheebwa, Supervision Mission Team Lead, made the recommendation in a presentation at the LIFE-ND wrap-up meeting for the Federal Government/IFAD supervision mission on Tuesday in Abuja. Muheebwa…
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Regulation of crypto, digital assets under full control – SEC DG
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says the regulation of crypto-currencies and other digital assets are under its full control and regulation. The Director-General of SEC, Dr Emomotimi Agama, said this at the first Annual Conference of the Association of Capital Market Academics of Nigeria (ACMAN) on Thursday in Abuja. Agama described crypto assets as digital or virtual assets utilised…
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Expert backs Commission’s move to sanitise digital lending space
Money Lenders Association, has commended the continuous actions by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to sanitise the digital lending space in Nigeria, saying it is a welcome development. Chairman of the Association, Mr Gbemi Adelekan, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday, said efforts of the FCCPC resulted in growth of online…
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Africa
EMTECH Releases its Web-3 Enabled Central Banking Digital Currency Innovation Kit For Fintechs
NEW YORK — EMTECH, an award-winning software company and first-of-its-kind Modern Central Banking Infrastructure provider, today announced the public release of its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) Innovation Kit for fintechs and financial service providers looking to test new fintech solutions and business models with Central Bank Digital Currency. With over 10 trillion of paper cash in circulation and over 93% of central banks…
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blinx: The First Digital Native Storytelling Hub in MENA to Elevate Storytelling and Offer New Perspectives
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — blinx, the first digital native storytelling hub in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, was announced today. The hub aims to elevate storytelling and offer new perspectives. It will target Gen Z and Millennials in the region, and beyond. Headquartered in Dubai Media City, blinx will soon launch on multiple platforms, offering a “More Story, Less Noise” approach, By the Youth,…
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