Nigeria probes TikTok, Truecaller on suspected data breaches

The legislative body is debating moves to mandate social media companies operating in Nigeria to establish physical offices in country.

The company has initiated an investigation to ascertain the exact scope of the attack.

The committee has been given 14 working days to produce a road map that will lead to the reduction in the cost of data and make it accessible for all citizens.

Ethio Telecom ticked green on most of the key metrics during the period under review, hitting 90.7% of its revenue generation target.

The country is keen on cementing its digital statistics system as it eyes Vision 2035.

The measure is part of government plans to enhance digital access and connectivity for young people and facilitates their engagement in educational, professional, and social activities.

According to the authorities, the data sharing platform will centralise critical information on farmers, their locations, farms, productivity, and sales.

The training in AI will address socioeconomic issues and increase productivity in important growth sectors such as agriculture, health, and education.

The areas of focus will include cloud solutions, cyber security solutions, internet for business, internet of things, and M-PESA for business.

Cameroon, with relatively advanced digital infrastructure when compared to regional peers, is the favorite tech hub host, according to Nigerian based think tank.

The most recent network upgrade concentrated on streamlining traffic management and routing processes, the company noted.