Category: ICT

FMAFS Partners NIMC To Enroll Farmers On G2P Card Project

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS) in collaboration with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), have ntroduced the National Identity Number (NIN) enabled farmer registry and Government 2 people (G2P) card initiative. The project is designed to address the Federal Ministry’s immediate challenges of identity and authentication, required to deliver government services efficiently and accurately. According to a joint statement released by both agencies, the initiative aligns with the government’s commitment in improving transparency, efficiency and ensuring inclusivity under the President’s Renewed Hope Agenda, of which food…

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Nigerians To Pay More For Calls, Data, Minister Confirms, Says Hike Not 100%

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  Real reason we yielded to MTN, Glo, others’ request for tariff hike, full details of what minister Bosun Tijani said   The Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, has announced that telecom tariffs will rise soon, but the increase will not reach 100 percent. Speaking after a stakeholders’ meeting with Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) on Wednesday in Abuja, Tijani explained that discussions and consultations on the matter are still in progress. The MNOs have earlier proposed a 100 percent hike in tariffs. The minister noted…

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Firm Unveils Strategies For Data Centers To Meet AI Boom Challenges

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The rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI), driven by advancements in generative AI such as ChatGPT, has created unprecedented demands on data centers. Ben Selier, Vice President of Secure Power for Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric, highlights the challenges posed by AI’s immense power and resource needs and outlines actionable strategies for data centers to stay ahead in a recent article titled How Data Centers Can Keep Up with the AI Boom. Power AI workloads are significantly more power-intensive than traditional data center operations. For instance, a single ChatGPT query…

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U.S. Treasury: How Chinese Hackers Stole Our Documents In 2024 Major Incident

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United States Treasury Department says Chinese state-sponsored hackers breached its computer security guardrails in December 2024 and stole documents in what the Treasury called a “major incident”. The Treasury officials disclosed this in a letter to lawmakers on Monday, December 30, 2024. The hackers compromised third-party cybersecurity service provider BeyondTrust and were able to access unclassified documents, the letter said. UNFORGIVEN: Think You Can Hold Malice? Crows Can Hold One for 17 Years Shell, AFC, GTBank, 6 Other Banks Drag Aiteo to Court Over $2bn Debts ‘Strange Resurrection,’ Four Animals…

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Netflix Suffers Worst Leak In Streaming History

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. Hunts for hackers leaking unreleased footage of its Blockbuster shows   Earlier this year, Netflix suffered from a massive leak that saw full episodes and pictures of some of its most popular shows including Terminator Zero, Arcane, Squid Game and Ranma 1/2 leak online ahead of their official release. Streaming giant Netflix had then released an official statement saying that it was “actively taking action” against the perpetrator of the leaks. VIDEO: K1 De Ultimate Apologises, Calls Out Kollington, Osupa, Obesere, Others For Truce ‘Casino Journalism And The End…

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From China With ‘Love’: Inside Counterfeit Electrical Goods Racket In Africa

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Africa faces widespread use of substandard electrical cables due to a lack of regulation and the limited ability of many countries to enforce compliance with safety standards. Research indicates that electrical cables are among the most commonly counterfeited products on the continent. Cables imported from China are identified as the primary source of poor-quality products, with other Asian imports contributing to the majority of the remainder. Global Alliance Appoints NIPR President as Member, Africa Regional Council NCC Moves To Sanitize Tarrif Plans Regime, Targets 7 Plans Per Operator Additionally, locally…

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NCC Moves To Sanitize Tarrif Plans Regime, Targets 7 Plans Per Operator

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As part of its efforts to improve consumer experience and strengthen the telecommunications sector, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has introduced an initiative to limit telecom operators to a maximum of seven tariff plans each. The Commission said this move is to improve transparency and reduce the vast array of tariff options and promotional elements that make it difficult for consumers to make informed decisions. This move appears to mirror the decision of India’s Telecom Regulatory Authority (TRAI), which in 2004 restricted telecom operators to no more than 25 tariff…

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NCC Addresses Growing Concern Over Data Consumption

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As part of his leadership consumer-centric approach to regulatory affairs in the telecoms ecosystem in the country, Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), again, has addressed the growing concern over data consumption and billing transparency in the digital space. Dr. Maida, who stated this in his keynote speech at the recent 93rd Telecoms Consumer Parliament (TCP), held in Abuja, FCT, said with Nigeria boasting 132 million Internet connections, a significant portion of the global five billion user base, the West African…

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NCC Reaffirms Pledge To Safeguard Telecoms Infrastructure, Enhance Service Accessibility

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The Nigerian Communications Commission hosted its 2024 Annual Workshop for Judges on Legal and Regulatory Issues in the Communications Industry at the Sheraton Hotel Ikeja, Lagos. Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the NCC, delivered the welcome address, emphasizing the importance of the judiciary’s role in accelerating digital transformation in Nigeria. Dr. Maida highlighted the NCC’s mandate to establish and oversee a regulatory framework for the Nigerian communications industry, promoting efficient, reliable, affordable, and easily accessible communications services. He stressed the need to protect telecommunication infrastructure, which has suffered…

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‘1st Time In Africa,’ Davido Breaks Record On TikTok

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How the OBO crooner also generated 377 lion gifts during livestream on TikTok, valued at $400 each   Music superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has made history on TikTok. Platforms Africa reports that the DMW boss broke the record for the most-watched live stream in Africa’s History. Veteran Nollywood Actor, Charles Olumo ‘Agbako’, Is Dead ‘She Missed #CHIVIDO2024,’ Emotional Story of Davido’s Mother Who Died At 39 ‘I’m Quitting Music After My Next Album’ – Davido RCCG Suspends, Probes Two Pastors Over Homosexuality Homosexuality: RCCG Calls For Evidence…

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