An Information Communication Technology (ICT) expert, Mr. Awe Jide, has said establishing Data Protection Bureau, Nigeria Start Up Act, launch of 5G Network, among others, were the achievements of the IT sector in 2022.
\nAwe highlighted the achievements\u00a0 in an interview with the newmen in Lagos recently.
\nThe expert, while commenting on the advancement of the ICT industry, said the sector contributed immensely to the Gross Domestic Product of the country.
\n\u201dOn February 4,2022, the Federal Government announced the creation of Nigeria Data Protection Bureau (NDPB) to enhance data protection, privacy and confidentiality in Nigeria.
\n\u201cThis is a good step because the immense data generation in this age calls for regulation and legislation to protect the data of individuals and organisations\u201d, he said.
\nHe continued that \u201cPresident Muhammadu Buhari signed the Nigeria Start Up bill into law in October, 2022, with the goal to create an enabling environment for the growth and development of technology-enabled start-ups in Nigeria.\u2019\u2019
\nThe Act, Awe said, would create an enabling environment for the establishment, development, and operation of start-ups in Nigeria, aimed to position Nigeria\u2019s start-up ecosystem as Africa\u2019s leading digital technology hub.
\nAwe added that with a large youthful population, a vibrant start-up ecosystem could enable the realisation of the nation\u2019s immense youth potential.
\n\u201cThe Act will propel job creation, innovation, economic growth and the building of an inclusive, innovative and prosperous digital economy.
\n\u201cWe also had the unveiling of Africa\u2019s first Humanoid Robot named `Omeife\u2019 by Uniccon Group, a Nigerian technology start-up offering technology solutions officially.
\nOmeife is a six-foot-tall female, African humanoid that provides language as a service for businesses needing to integrate native African audiences, a multipurpose and assistance robot,\u201d\u00a0 he said.
\nHe also recalled the launch of Microsoft\u2019s 200 Million US Dollar, an initiative of Africa Development Centre (ADC) West Africa, in Lagos.
\nAwe added that it would avail Nigerians access Microsoft\u2019s programmes and opportunities to improve the availability of required tech and 21st-century skills in Africa.
\nHe said the Federal Executive Council also approved the National Policy on the Nigerian Government Second-Level Domains expected to promote the adoption of Nigeria\u2019s country code top-level domain (ccTLD), in in public and private sectors.
\n\u201cThis aims to save the country the cost of capital flight and over-dependence on foreign domain in the private and public sectors.
\n\u201cBuhari launched the policy on 5G Network and it promises to include much faster speeds and lower latency, with near-instant access to Internet\/data facilities and fast downloads\u201d, he stated.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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