Remote work refers to a form of employment in which tasks are performed outside a traditional office environment, using digital technologies to communicate, collaborate, and deliver results across geographic boundaries. Enabled by internet connectivity and digital tools, remote work allows individuals to contribute to organisations and markets regardless of physical location. Platforms such as Upwork, […]
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) of the United Kingdom Government and the Initiative for Digital Inclusion (IDI) in partnership with the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF), the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the Internet Society Nigeria Chapter (ISOC) and Greenfields Law will on Thursday, 13th November 2025, host a Technical Conference on Fostering Effective Right […]
Social injustice according to the United Nations, involves “discrimination, marginalization, and the denial of rights, opportunities, and dignity to individuals and groups due to factors like gender, race, disability, or socioeconomic status.” It occurs when the rights of groups of people are not protected, irrespective of race, age, gender, or socio-economic background. This manifests in […]
What Does Being Offline Really Cost? Being “offline” is when an individual is not connected to a computer network or the internet. It is above missing out on trends or viral social media content. The individual’s mobile or computer device is disconnected from the online world. In Nigeria, where there are still some concerns about […]
Data means information collected that is used in making decisions. Examples are personal information (such as names, email address, phone numbers, and health records), financial information (such as debit card details, banking details, and other credentials to access accounts), and other sensitive information (such as intellectual property, passwords, and login details). Digital data is susceptible […]
Did you know that by 2030, over 170 million new jobs will be created globally, while 92 million existing roles will be obsolete? This major transition in the global workforce was emphasized by the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025, which sends a clear message to the world, especially the Nigerian youths, to […]
Did you know that over 70% of Nigeria’s youth are now online, but only a negligible fraction truly understands how to harness digital tools for career success? According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), as of 2023, Nigeria had over 164 million active internet subscribers, yet digital skill penetration among the youth remains very […]
BACKGROUND. Traditionally, customers had to physically go to the bank and pick up a withdrawal or deposit slip to move monies. Subsequently, Automated Teller Machines (ATM), as well as mobile and internet banking services were introduced and this caused a reduction in the footfall to banking halls. In 2013 the Central Bank of […]
Information uploaded on the internet can be accessed and manipulated by cyber-intruders and online predators commonly referred to as hackers. Any device connected to the Internet is susceptible to the activities of these hackers who typically operate through spam messages, phishing emails or instant messages and compromised websites. There are certain signs that manifest once […]
The internet is a vast space where near endless information is stored, shared and processed. There are attendant risks of this abundantly rich mine of information falling into the wrong hands and being misused. To address this, it has been necessary for arrangements to be made for the security of the information and the processing […]
