Tech

Rack Centre unveils LGS2 12mw data centre to power Nigeria’s digital revolution

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BY MOTOLANI OSENI The newly commissioned LGS2 12mw IT Load Data Centre, built by Rack Centre-West Africa’s leading Tier III carrier and cloud-neutral data centre, has been described as the best-in-class and a game changer that would revolutionise Nigeria’s digital landscape. The Chairman, Rack

Business

Nigeria initiates fiscal data harmonization to enhance economic stability, investor confidence

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BY TUNDE OPALANA In a decisive move to bolster economic stability and attract investment, Nigeria’s Federal Government has launched an initiative to harmonize fiscal data across its agencies. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, during the week, led a high-level meeting in Abuja, emphasizing the critical need for accurate and […]

News

The Data Storage Behind Smart And Safe Cities

Ihesiulo Grace 4 July 2024 0

Whilst technological breakthroughs and the adoption of digital technologies have brought a new era of progress, it can sometimes be hard for the untrained eye to recognise cutting-edge innovations in every-day life. However, smart cities are a key field where new technologies, such as smart video, directly and visibly, raise living standards. Smart cities use […]

Business

FG tasked with creating incentives to promote data centres, others

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By Motolani Oseni To prioritize the sustainability of the data centres industry in Nigeria, the federal government has been tasked to create incentives to promote data centres and expand the deployment of digital infrastructure in Nigeria. The Chief Operating Officer, WTES Projects, Chidi Ajuzie made this call at the fourth edition of the Telecom Sector […]

Politics

President Tinubu signs Nigeria Data Protection Bill, 2023 into law

Ihesiulo Grace 14 June 2023 0

The Nigeria Data Protection Act, of 2023 provides a legal framework for the protection of personal information and the practice of data protection in Nigeria. Dr Vincent Olatunji, the National Commissioner, Nigeria Data Protection Bureau (NDPB), said this at the NDPD Strategic Roadmap and Action Plan (SRAP) validation workshop in Abuja, NAN reports. The bill […]

Tech

Data Scientist Charts New Path for Secure, Scalable Supply Chains with Big Data Framework

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In a world where supply chains are increasingly powered by data, a Nigerian data scientist is drawing attention for developing a strategic solution to one of the biggest challenges facing modern logistics: how to manage the massive, fast-growing volume of data without compromising security, accuracy, or operational stability.   Olufunmilayo Ogunwole, a seasoned data

News

COVID-19: Why it is impossible to slash data, call tariffs -ATCON

Ihesiulo Grace 27 April 2020 0

Sequel to the call by subscribers under the aegis  of  Association of Telephone, Ca­ble TV and Internet Subscribers (ATCIS)  on telecommunications companies in Nigeria to reduce tariffs for voice and data services on their net­works in the light of the current disruption triggered by the coronavi­rus pandemic (COVID-19), the Association of Telecommunications Companies of

Business

MTN: We’ve offered over N1.4 billion airtime, data for connectivity support to combat covid-19 in Nigeria

Ihesiulo Grace 8 April 2020 0

MTN Nigeria has stated that over N1.4 billion worth of airtime, data and devices has been offered for connectivity support to frontline health agencies including NCDC to combat covid-19 in Nigeria.The telecommunications giant stated this when it unveiled its new service Y’ello Hope Package to address the impact of COVID-19. MTN Chairman, Ernest Ndukwe said; […]

Business News

Data key to economic prosperity, fighting insecurity – Pantami

Ihesiulo Grace 3 February 2020 0

The Minister for Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, has identified the place of data in achieving economic prosperity and tackling Nigeria’s many security problems. He explained that “datafication of objects or data transforms their purpose and turns the information into new forms of value”, noting that a digital economy has

Business

Nigeria, foreign countries share data on overseas bank accounts, property owned by Nigerians

Ihesiulo Grace 3 February 2018 0

The Federal Government of Nigeria and some foreign countries, including the United Kingdom government, have commenced the Automatic Exchange of Tax Information (AETI), particularly on overseas assets held by Nigerians. Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun confirmed this on Friday in Abuja, during the presentation of Progress Report on Tax Laws Reform by the Vice […]