NDSF@15: All is set to discourse 'Innovative Digital Economy, safer civic space in Nigeria'

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All is now set for the 2024 Nigeria DigitalSENSE Forum on Internet Governance for Development (IG4D) holding this Thursday, June 27, at the prestigious Welcome Center Hotels, International Airport Road, Lagos, according to the organisers, ITREALMS Media group.

The Lead Consulting Strategist, DigitalSENSE Africa and Group Executive Editor, ITREALMS Media, Sir Remmy Nweke, said that this year’s edition marks the 15th edition of Nigeria DigitalSENSE Forum on IG4D series on the theme “IG4D: Innovative Digital Economy & Safer Civic Space in Nigeria,” with the Executive Director, Media Rights Agenda, Mr. Edetaen Ojo presiding.

IG4D: 2024 NDSF set for innovative digital economy, safer civic space - ITREALMS

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The date for the 2024 Nigeria DigitalSENSE Forum on Internet Governance for Development (IG4D) has been unwrapped for Thursday, June 27 by the organisers, ITREALMS Media group.

Disclosing this, the Lead Consulting Strategist, DigitalSENSE Africa and Group Executive Editor, ITREALMS Media, Mr. Remmy Nweke, said that this year’s edition marks the 15th edition of Nigeria DigitalSENSE Forum on IG4D series and comes with the theme “IG4D: Innovative Digital Economy & Safer Civic Space in Nigeria” at the prestigious Welcome Center Hotels, International Airport Road, Lagos.

Nweke recalled that in 2009, the Nigeria DigitalSENSE Forum (NDSF) series on Internet Governance for Development made a debut and ever since has been steadfast in rallying stakeholders to take discourse on Internet access, openness, affordability, connectivity and ICT infrastructure among others.

SAfER: Oyo rolls out loans for YEAP beneficiaries - ITREALMS

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Participants in the Oyo State’s Youth Entrepreneurship in Agribusiness Project (YEAP) are to benefit from the N500 million loan the government is rolling out to support agribusiness as part of its Sustainable Actions for Economic Recovery (SAfER), reports ITREALMS.

YEAP is an Oyo State programme targeted at training young people in modern technology-driven agribusinesses and providing them with enterprise support.

CSEAN decorates NCC with cybersecurity award, votes for safer internet - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) at the weekend in Lagos, received a cybersecurity promotion award at the maiden edition of Cybersecurity Merit Awards hosted by the Cybersecurity Experts Association of Nigerian (CSEAN) which enumerated several steps taken by it to promote a safer Internet.

The award, which was conferred on the Commission, ahead of other contending organizations, listed its sterling contributions to the protection of telecom consumers from all forms of cybercrimes.

Facebook, 20 African partners celebrate safer Internet

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As part of celebrating Safer Internet Day (SID) under the connected theme of “Create, connect and share respect: A better internet starts with you” Facebook has announced a number of partnerships across Africa, reports ITRealms.

This partnership, ITRealms  gathered comprised over 20 non-governmental organisations and government agencies - with the aim of raising awareness of emerging online issues and helping to explore ways to make the Internet safer for all.

Launching a series of initiatives, including a specially created family-friendly animation, which directs viewers to the Parent Portal in the Facebook Safety Centre, parents and caregivers can access a variety of information and tips on how to discuss issues of online safety with teens, developed in partnership with safety experts from around the world.

The Public Policy Manager Facebook, Africa, Akua Gyekye, told ITRealms “Every day, millions of people across Africa come to Facebook to talk about their special moments and to stay connected with the people they care about. We recognize the important role we play in creating a better and safer online community for all, with this year’s growing partnerships across the continent further demonstrating our ongoing commitment to supporting organisations that raise awareness on these important issues.”

This year in Africa, Facebook is working with partners such as: Rudi International, Internet Society - Uganda Chapter, Watoto Watch in Kenya, Malawi Internet Governance Forum, Women’s Technology Empowerment Centre in Nigeria, South Africa’s Film and Publication Board, JOXAfrica Association in Senegal, Tech Women Zimbabwe, as well as the J Initiative in Ghana to address the needs and ongoing education of various communities.

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