Tag: #DigitalInclusion
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NIGERIA’S NSCDC ADVOCATES FOR GREATER PROTECTION OF FEMALE JOURNALISTS
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has announced proactive measures to prioritize the safety of female journalists across Nigeria. During a key workshop in Uganda focused on “Monitoring and Reporting on the Safety of Journalists in Africa with a Focus on Gender,” NSCDC’s FCT Commandant, Olusola Odumosu, outlined plans to enhance protective mechanisms…
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GBV SPIKE IN ANAMBRA: LACK OF DATA AND SHELTERS FUEL CRISIS — GPSDC
The Gender Perspective and Social Development Centre (GPSDC) highlights the alarming rise in Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Anambra, blaming insufficient data and inadequate shelters for survivors as major factors driving the crisis. Executive Director Mrs. Eucharia Anekwe emphasized this during a training launch in Awka focused on empowering Christian women and cultural leaders against GBV.…
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NCC KICKS OFF DIGITAL AWARENESS FORUM TO DRIVE INCLUSIVE INNOVATION IN NIGERIA
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is set to host the first-ever Digital Awareness and Sensitisation Forum on November 13, 2025, under the theme “Leaving No One Behind: Digital Assets, Equity, and Empowerment.” Head of Public Affairs, Nnenna Ukoha, announced that the forum will bring together policymakers, industry experts, and community stakeholders to bridge the digital…
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NIGERIA’S BROADBAND PENETRATION HITS 48.81%, STILL AIMING FOR 70% BY YEAR-END
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) revealed that as of August 2025, broadband penetration in Nigeria reached about 48.81%, with urban areas enjoying 57% access, while rural areas lag behind at 23%. Speaking at the Rural Connectivity Summit in Lagos, NCC’s Executive Vice-Chairman Dr. Aminu Maida emphasized the urgent need to bridge this digital divide to…
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NDPC UNVEILS YORUBA TRANSLATION OF DATA PROTECTION ACT TO BOOST DIGITAL INCLUSION
Nigeria is bridging digital gaps! The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), in partnership with Meta, launched the Yoruba version of the Data Protection Act, making digital rights accessible to millions of Nigerians in their native language. NDPC’s National Commissioner, Dr. Vincent Olatunji, said this is a vital step to ensure everyone whether they speak English…
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NIPOST REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO CONNECTING NIGERIANS WITH DIGITAL AND LOGISTICS INNOVATIONS
The Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) is doubling down on its mission to connect people, businesses, and communities nationwide with reliable, affordable postal services. Speaking at the World Post Day celebration, Postmaster General Tola Odeyemi highlighted efforts to modernize postal facilities, boost last-mile delivery, and support Nigeria’s socio-economic growth. NIPOST is championing Micro, Small, and Medium…
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NIGERIA, NAMIBIA PLEDGE TO STRENGTHEN BILATERAL TIES AT UNGA
Shared history and future ambitions drive deeper collaboration between Nigeria and Namibia. On the sidelines of UNGA, Namibia’s President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah met Nigeria’s VP Kashim Shettima to reaffirm partnership and discuss boosting relations. Shettima also met Gates Foundation leaders, praising their support in health, agriculture, and financial inclusion, while seeking greater investment in education and…
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TIKTOK PUSHES ONLINE SAFETY FOR WOMEN IN MEDIA WITH TFGBV PARTNERSHIP
TikTok leads the charge to protect women journalists from tech-enabled gender violence in Sub-Saharan Africa. TikTok, through its Women in Media Safety Roundtables in partnership with CABC, is tackling Tech-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV) targeting women in media. Focusing on local experiences and data-driven solutions, TikTok aims to build safer, inclusive digital spaces. Government and civil…
