AGS NEWS – Experts have called on African governments to strengthen regulations on Artificial Intelligence (AI) to protect the continent’s data sovereignty. At the Nigeria Fintech Week in Lagos, stakeholders warned that foreign companies could exploit African data without proper … Continue reading Stakeholders demand stricter AI laws to secure Africa’s data
AGS NEWS – Uber, the popular e-hailing company operating in Nigeria, is at risk of facing a driver boycott as it seeks a three-month extension to comply with a data-sharing agreement signed with the Lagos State Government in 2001. Reliable … Continue reading Uber drivers threaten boycott as company seeks data-sharing compliance extension
AGS NEWS – In Nigeria, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reported a record-breaking monthly data consumption of 721,522 terabytes, marking the highest figure ever recorded. This surpasses the previous record set in December 2023, which stood at 713,200 terabytes. … Continue reading NCC reports record 721,522 terabytes of data consumption in January 2024
AGS NEWS – The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria has assured that voice and data services affected by the recent undersea fibre optics cut near the coasts of Cote d’Ivoire and Senegal will be fully restored by Tuesday. … Continue reading Telcos ensure full voice and data service restoration today
TikTok, has been fined 345 million euros by a European Union regulator for child data breaches. The fine, equivalent to $369 million, was imposed by Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) following a two-year inquiry into breaches it uncovered. The DPC, … Continue reading EU slaps TikTok with €345 million fine for child data violations
X, previously known as Twitter, will be updating its privacy policy to include the collection of biometric data, such as facial photos, from its users. Subscribers to X Premium, the platform’s subscription service, will have the option to provide a … Continue reading X sets to collect biometric and employment data from users
Glo has announced the launch of data roaming plans specifically tailored for Nigerians undertaking the 2023 pilgrimage in Mecca. The aim is to provide pilgrims with the opportunity to stay connected, capture memorable moments, and share them with loved ones … Continue reading Glo introduces data plans for pilgrims on Mecca pilgrimage
National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) in Nigeria has issued almost 98.7 million National Identification Numbers (NIN) to Nigerians, leaving it around 1.29 million away from reaching the 100 million mark. According to NIMC, 56 million men, which is about 56.7% … Continue reading Government’s data harmonisation efforts drive NIN issuance close to 100 million mark
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