“Data is the new oil and lifeblood of the digital economy”– NITDA
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reiterated the critical role of data in driving Nigeria’s digital economy.
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Nigerians consumed 655,879 terabytes of data in August 2023 – NCC
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has revealed internet users in Nigeria consumed a total of 655,879.86 terabytes of data in ...
Data is on the brink of overtaking voice revenue for Airtel and MTN
A cursory review of the financial statements of both companies suggests data will overtake voice in the next quarter or ...
The facts on news reports about Facebook data
Since there’s still confusion about this data and what we’ve done, we wanted to provide more details here.
Making sense of the increased data usage since COVID-19
Working from home came with an increased need for data from people who barely needed much.
FG orders NITDA to design framework for lawful use of citizens’ data
FMoCDE has ordered the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR), to design a framework for lawful processing of personal data.
NECA seeks unemployed Nigerians’ data to effect FG’s stipend payment
NECA has expressed its concerns over calls for a sustainable unemployment fund for the payment of living stipends to unemployed ...
NBS clears air on independence of unemployment data
The Nigerian government is not frustrating efforts to publish unemployment data, says the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
NITDA targets 300,000 job creation with data protection policy launch
NITDA says that with the launch of the NDPR and effective implementation, about 300,000 jobs will be created for unemployed Nigerians.
Illegal data reduction: Communication Minister gives a stern directive
It seems relief is on the way for data subscribers in Nigeria who have continually groaned and complained of frequent ...
