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By Martin Ekpeke The Association of Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has described the proposed bill for an Act to repeal the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), which is presently before the Nigerian Senate as an overkill on the country’s telecommunications industry. In a letter dated January 25th, 2023 and addressed to the Chairman, Senate Committee on ICT and Cyber Security, ALTON noted that with the Bill, NITDA is being empowered to regulate activities that are already under the purview of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). “Presently, the NCC regulates the activities of all telecommunications companies that fall within…

The Editor of TechEconomy, Mr. Peter Oluka has joined the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) Executive Board of Directors (EBoD). Peter, a multi-award winner practicing ICT Journalist was elected at the 15th Annual General Meeting (AGM) cum election held in Lagos on Friday at The Zone, Lagos where Mr. Adesola Akinsanya and Mr. Murtala Abdullahi emerged the new President and the Vice President respectively. They took over from Mr. Mohammed Rudman and Mr. Toba Obaniyi in that order. Other members elected into NIRA Executive Board of Directors (EBoD) at the meeting are; Mr. Ebenezer Dare of Hostlag Limited, and Seun…

Members of the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA), the registry for .ng Internet Domain Names and managers of the database of names registered in the .ng country code Top Level Domain, have elected Mr. Adesola Akinsanya and Mr. Murtala Abdullahi as the new President and the Vice President, respectively. They were elected on Friday April 28, 2023, during NiRA’s 15th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at “The Zone”, Gbagada, Lagos State. Prior to his election, Mr. Akinsanya was a member of the Executive Board of NiRA under the leadership of Mr. Muhammed Rudman, the immediate past president (IPP). Members also…

The Lead Consulting Strategist and Group Executive Editor of ITREALMS Media group, Mr. Remmy Nweke has been elected to the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NIRA) alongside four others.NIRA, founded on 23 March 2005, oversees Nigeria’s country code top-level domain, .ng, just as registration of domain names are handled by NIRA certified registrars, under its Registry–Registrar–Registrant model in operating and managing the top-level domain.The other four are the former pioneer technical contact person on .NG, Mrs Ibukun Odusote; former Financial Secretary of NIRA, Mr. Biyi Oladipo; former NIRA president, Mrs. Mary Uduma and Executive Director…

By Gaston Taratuta The world of work has always changed and evolved in line with technological advances and major consumer shifts. Did you know, for example, that in Victorian Britain people were paid to wake factory workers up by tapping on their windows? Called knocker-uppers, they were a common sight until alarm clocks rendered them obsolete. In recent months you may have seen articles predicting that, thanks to the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT, prompt engineering will become an important and necessary career skill in the near future. Some experts even suggest that the field, which…

A study by McKinsey & Company found that by 2030, up to 800 million jobs worldwide could be displaced by automation and artificial intelligence. Jobs in fields such as computer science, engineering, and healthcare are expected to experience the most growth in the coming years. These jobs require a strong foundation in Science, Technology, Engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. Other reports show that workers in STEM occupations earn higher wages than workers in non-STEM occupations. With the rapid growth of STEAM industries, it’s essential that young people acquire the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the digital age.…

TD Africa will leverage its networks with channel partners and key resellers across Nigeria to strengthen the reach of Ring’s cutting-edge solutions to millions of potential users in the country. At a meeting in Lagos, TD Africa said by offering Ring devices for the first time in Nigeria, TD Africa and Ring can deliver home security solutions that are accessible and effective, explaining that Ring provides reliable, easy-to-install DIY home security products that offer customers peace of mind as they protect their homes. While using devices like the Ring Video Doorbell (2nd generation), homeowners can see, hear and speak to…

WORLD Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and UNITED Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in collaboration with The Nest Innovation Hub, have hinged creativity and innovation on a robust Intellectual Property System. Gathered at a forum with the theme: ‘Intellectual Property and Development: Creative Ecosystem Conversation, held at Microsoft Office, Kings Tower, Ikoyi, Lagos, UNDP, WIPO and stakeholders listed the benefits of the creative sector to Nigeria’s economy and Africa at large. They noted that there was a need to build networks and partnerships to drive inclusion and diversity within the sector. Presenting the keynote address at the forum, the Assistant Director General,…

The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu today in Lagos performed the groundbreaking ceremony of Rack Centre new Data Centre known as LGS2, which is expected to expand the capacity of Rack Centre by ten folds and consolidate its leadership as the digital infrastructure hub in the sub-Saharan African region. Represented by the Deputy Governor, Mr. Obafemi Hamzat, the Governor commended the board and management of Rack Centre for the huge investment in the new data centre and for locating the project in Lagos state. He noted that the Data Centre sitting over 30 meters above sea level and…

Five out of twenty Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) from across Nigeria are set to win N3.5 million each as twenty of them in Lagos today pitched their innovative solution at the 2023 WASH Innovation Fair & Incubation Programme. The twenty innovators pitched their innovative idea that addresses challenges in Nigeria’s Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) sector. The programme organised through the partnership of the Financial Centre for Sustainability, Lagos and the Nigeria Climate Innovation Center (NCIC), is sponsored by IHS, one of the largest independent owners, operators and developers of shared communication infrastructure in the world and FMDQ Group…