July 01
Nigeria: 76% of Companies Improved On Cyber Defenses - Report
This Day
Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, has released its findings from its recent survey, titled: "Cyber Insurance and Cyber Defenses… Read more »
Nigeria: Cybercrimes Act - Despite Amendment, Clampdown On Journalists Persists
Daily Trust
25 reporters faced prosecution since 2015 Nigeria one of W/Africa's most dangerous places to practice Police, FG, presidency mum Read more »
Nigeria: Omosehin Charges Actuaries On Shaping Future of Insurance With Ai
This Day
The Commissioner for Insurance, Mr Olusegun Ayo Omosehin, has charged members of the Nigerian Actuarial Society (NAS) to collaborate, innovate, and lead the way in shaping the… Read more »
June 30
West Africa: Ecowas Conducts Advocacy On the Deployment of the Ecowas National Biometric Identity Card in Liberia and Sierra Leone
New Dawn
Pursuant to the decision of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government in 2014 to adopt the ECOWAS National Biometric Identity Card (ENBIC) as an official travel… Read more »
Rwanda: Ngororero - Habineza Vows to Increase Internet Connectivity
New Times
The chairperson and presidential candidate of the Democratic Green Party of Rwanda, Frank Habineza, has promised to increase internet connectivity to scale up the use of technology… Read more »
Uganda: Technology Boom Fuels Online Violence Against Women and Girls - Report
Nile Post
Women and girls are disproportionately experiencing violence fuelled by the increasing use of technology, with online abuse often spilling over into physical violence, an alarming… Read more »
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Nigeria: Mastercard Foundation To Host Inaugural Edtech Conference | July 8 – 10, 2024
Mastercard Foundation
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June 28
Ghana: Cyber Security Authority Records Resurgence in Online Bullying By Loan Apps, Identifies 37 Providers
Accra Times
Last year, the Bank of Ghana (BoG) issued a similar warning, cautioning users to not patronise the services of unlicensed loan applications. But no arrests have been made since… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Telecommunications Authority Fines Lonestar Cell MTN, Orange U.S.$300k Each for 'Regulatory Violations'
FrontPageAfrica
The Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) has issued a 14-day ultimatum to both Lonestar MTN and Orange Liberia, compelling each to pay a fine of $300,000. Read more »
Nigeria: CBN to Implement More Policies to Tackle Cybersecurity Challenges
Vanguard
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it will continue to implement more policies to tackle cybersecurity challenges, foster innovation to ensure stability and integrity of the… Read more »
Liberia: LTA Fines Lonestar and Orange GSM Companies $300k Each for Data Violations
New Dawn
The Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) has taken decisive action against the two major GSM companies here, Lonestar Cell MTN and Orange, levying fines of US$300,000 each. Read more »
June 27
Nigeria: Microsoft Not Leaving Nigeria - CEO
Daily Trust
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Microsoft Nigeria plc, Mrs. Ola William has debunked the rumour making the rounds that Microsoft was winding up to leave… Read more »
Angola: Central Bank of Angola Develops Strategies to Tackle Cyber Threats
ANGOP
Exposure to cyber risks by banking institutions and the current modernization of the Angolan financial system, has forced the National Bank of Angola (BNA) to develop robust cyber… Read more »
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Ethiopia: Reach for Change Unveils First Cohort of Edtech Fellows
Mastercard Foundation
After an eight-week call for applications, Reach for Change Ethiopia announced the first cohort of 12 edtech startups selected to join the Mastercard Foundation… Read more »
Namibia: Computer and Digital Literacy Training in Oshikoto Region
Namibia Economist
Collaboration between the Khomas and Oshikoto Regional Offices of the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) hosted a training session from 10 to 21 June to… Read more »
Kenya: Unesco Implores State to Invest More in Tech
Capital FM
The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has urged the government to pump more investment into technological and infrastructural development… Read more »
Nigeria: Ribadu - Nigeria Needs Robust National Cybersecurity Intelligence, Strategies for Digital Transformation
This Day
The National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu has stressed the need for robust national cybersecurity intelligence initiatives and strategies that will enable Nigeria achieve a… Read more »
Nigeria: Internet Subscriptions Maintain Steady Growth to 164.4m As Mobile Broadband Penetration Hits 43.53 Percent
This Day
The latest statistics released by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has showed a steady growth in active internet subscriptions in one year, from April 2023 to March… Read more »
June 26
Nigeria: Satellite Giant Multichoice Has Not Cut Its Cable TV Subscription Prices in Nigeria As Claimed Online
Africa Check
Satellite giant MultiChoice has not cut its cable TV subscription prices in Nigeria as claimed online Read more »
Zimbabwe: New System for E-Passport Holders
The Herald
Holders of Zimbabwean and SADC e-passports will soon be able to walk into Zimbabwe through a scanner on an electronic gate without queuing or the involvement of an immigration… Read more »
Kenya: ICT Authority Calls for Respect for Data Privacy As AI Adoption Grows
Capital FM
The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Authority of Kenya has stressed the need to respect data privacy as the country makes strides in embracing artificial… Read more »
Nigeria: MTN Nigeria Hosts High-Level Forum to Innovate Digital Education
This Day
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Nigeria: Nothing Has Changed, My Brother [opinion]
Vanguard
Our material on this page last week titled: "Between NCC and NMC, good news in small packets", has elicited a little dig from a very close friend who observed we almost created the… Read more »
Nigeria: Ministers At War
This Day
Ministers trade words over ownership of AI implementation platform,writes Read more »
Nigeria: Ilift Foundation Inaugurates Dlei to Equip 2,000 Students With Digital, Leadership Skills
This Day
Funmi Ogundare Read more »
Zimbabwe: Liquid Unfazed By Starlink Entry Into Zim Market
The Herald
Liquid Intelligent Technologies says it is not worried about the imminent entry of billionaire Elon Musk's global internet service provider, Starlink, into the Zimbabwean market. Read more »
June 25
South Africa: National Health Lab Hacked, Patient Data 'Safe' - South African News Briefs - June 26, 2024
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