Category: Technology

Aminu Maida highlights roles of ICT in curbing Financial Crimes

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Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC,has highlighted the pivotal roles of Information and Communication Technology in curbing financial crimes in the society. The NCC EVC who was represented at the event by NCC Director of Public Affairs Dr Reuben Muoka, gave the insights in his presentation at the 11th Anniversary Lecture Series of RealNews Magazine in Lagos. Dr. Aminu Maida highlighted significance of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the fight against financial crimes. He said financial crimes encompassed a range of…

NASENI Products hit Nigeria Market First Quarter of 2024 – Halilu * Secures $200m Deal with REA on Renewable Energy *Attracts Lots of Private Sector Requests

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The Executive Vice Chairman of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu has said his vision or direction for the Agency’s products and technologies is to make them available in every household in Nigeria in the next few years.   Halilu disclosed in Abuja today that some tangible products emanating from NASENI’s prototypes will be in the market through technology transfer arrangements, specifically, by 1st quarter of year 2024.   “Expect some products from NASENI’s R&D efforts in Nigeria market during the first quarter…

Robust FinTech,critical for deepening Financial Inclusion in Nigeria – NCC Boss

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The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive officer (EVC/CEO) of the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has described the Financial Technology (FinTech) industry as a critical driver of financial inclusion of Nigerian citizens living in the underserved and unserved communities across the country. Dr. Maida made this known in his keynote address at the 2023 edition of the annual Nigeria Information Technology Reporters Association (NITRA) FinTech Forum which focused on, “Harnessing Nigeria’s Fintech Potential: Challenges and Opportunities” and took place in Lagos recently. The EVC, who was represented…

Solaris, Knownow, Specxs win NCC’s talent hunt

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Solaris GreenTech Hub, Knownow Africa Limited and Specxs Care Limited,has merged winners at the 2023 Nigerian Communication Commission’s inspired technology innovation(NCC)Annual Hackathon Competition, adjudged by an independent Panel of Judges chaired by the President of Digital Bridge Institute (DBI), Prof. Mohammed Ajiya. Solaris, whose team comprised Chiemela Anosike, Ineke Chinecherem and Onoh Chiemela, won in the Renewable Energy Solution category of the hackathon with their green energy solution that provided clean energy hubs for people in rural communities to be able to charge their phones and other mobile/electronic devices. Knownow,…

3m jobs in digital tech industry achievable — NITDA DG

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Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA)Dr. Kashifu Inuwa has said the creation of three million jobs in the digital technology sector was achievable within the next four years. Inuwa stated this on the sidelines of a Public Sector Digital Innovation Summit on Friday in Abuja, organised by Datamellon in partnership with AWS (Amazon Web Services). He was represented by Bernard Ewah, the acting Director, e-Government Development and Regulation at NITDA. Mr Inuwa said that the agency was currently working with the public and the private sector to surpass…

Winners of NCC 2023 Talent Hunt Hackathon receive cash prizes

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) today in Abuja held the grand finale of the 2023 NCC Talent Hunt Research through Hackathon. The talent Hunt organized by the Commission is aimed at showcasing extraordinary innovation and technological prowess of the participants who were mainly Youths. The commission through the talent Hunt aimed at fostering the development of cutting-edge technologies and homegrown content while driving sustainable economic growth in Nigeria While welcoming the participants at the event,Director of the Research and Development Department at NCC, Alhaji Ismail Adedigba, congratulated the young innovators…

NITDA DG congratulates beneficiaries,as NAIDT marks One Year of Empowering Nigerian Youth in AI

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The National Information Technology Development Agency, NITDA AI Developers Training (NAIDT) programme has marked its one-year anniversary. Formerly known as the NITDA Developers Group (NDG) Training, the initiative was conceived to accelerate the skill development of young Nigerians in the ever-evolving field of Artificial Intelligence (AI), an area in high demand for tech talent.   With the unwavering support of volunteers from Google Developers Group (GDG), the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has successfully empowered numerous Nigerian youths, setting them on a transformative journey that promises not only to…

New NCC Boss, Maida restates commitment to Tinubu’s Vision on Digital Economy

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The new Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has said he would align the Commission’s regulatory focus to achieve the promises of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda to advance the nation’s digital transformation agenda. Maida, who spoke to the Senior Management team of the Commission at the Commission’s Head Office in Abuja Tuesday, said there was a need to ensure that the NCC strategically focuses on ensuring all Nigerians have access to affordable and reliable broadband services. Part of this is…

TechnologyMirror holds WATISE maiden edition in Lagos

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The quest for a reliable telecommunications infrastructure for the players in West Africa’s industry to deliver essential services and products in an interdependent ecosystem was the focus of discussion at the maiden edition of the West Africa telecoms Infrastructure Summit and Exhibition (WATISE). The event, which had as its theme: ‘The Future of Infrastructure, Connectivity And Services: A New Interdependent Ecosystem of Partners’ was hosted by TechnologyMirror, an ICT and Telecoms news website with support from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and IHS Towers Nigeria. In the lead presentation with…

Digital Skills Program: FG opens portal for eligible candidates

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The Federal Government, in collaboration with Wema Bank is inviting eligible Nigerians to apply for its recently launched digital skills programme for the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).   Temitola Adekunle-Johnson, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Job Creation and MSMEs, Office of the Vice President, made this known in a statement on Monday in Abuja.   Adekunle-Johnson said entries for the FGN X ALAT Digital Skillnovation Programme were open to tech enthusiasts, aspiring entrepreneurs, business owners, job seekers, working professionals and visionary future leaders.   According to…