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Vietnam have recruited 10,000 people to join a
military cyber warfare unit, to counter “wrong” views online and
critics of the one-party state.
The Chinese
Government have shut down more than 13,000 ‘illegal websites’ and
10 million user accounts. China claims their regulations protect
national security and stability.
Iranian officials
have blocked their citizens from accessing the messaging app
Telegram, after fears the communications channel is being used for
“armed uprising.”
A survey by Paul
Hastings, an international law firm has found that most top UK and US
corporations are ill-prepared for GDPR. Only 29% of UK firms and 18%
of US firms are hiring a data privacy officer or additional privacy
staff.
Germany is
introducing a new law which mandates that social media firms such as
Facebook and Twitter must remove hateful content that has been
reported, within 24 hours. Otherwise they face fines of up to 50
million euros.
European Central Bank governing council
member Ewald Nowotny urged the Government to tax and regulate Bitcoin
amid concerns criminals are using cryptocurrencies to launder money
and avoid taxes.
The European Union’s antitrust
watchdog has a launched a new investigation to scrutinise how
corporations handle large amounts of consumer data. This comes amid
fears that big businesses use big data to exclude rivals from the
markets.
AT&T Inc, the world’s largest US
telecommunications company have built a nationwide broadband network
that all 50 US states will participate in, as part of a $6.5 billion
Government contract.
US Attorney General
Lori Swanson from Minnesota announced last week that the US
midwestern state would be challenging the Federal Communications
Commission decision to repeal the net neutrality rules.
President Donald
Trump has urged Iran to unblock social media sites such as Telegram
and Instagram after his administration classified them as ‘legitimate
avenues for communication.’
Australia’s
security agency has banned the Chinese tech firm Huawei Marine
Networks from installing a cable designed to deliver internet to the
Solomon Islands, amid fears of spying.
According to HUB8, a web-hosting firm,
72% of Nigeria’s Internet revenues are going to the United States.
This is because out of 34,000 sites a mere 1,000 are located in
Nigeria.
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Table
of Contents
Europe
Internet governance
01.12.18
The Hill
Germany
to fine social media firms that don't remove hateful content
Germany is
introducing a new law which mandates that social media firms such as
Facebook and Twitter must remove hateful content that has been
reported within 24 hours. Otherwise they face fines of up to 50
million euros.
“Germany has begun enforcing a new
law that mandates that social media firms must swiftly remove
hate speech, hoax stories and illegal content from their platforms or
face a fine.”
“Social media firms with at least
2 million users will have 24 hours to remove material that has been
flagged to them and could see fines up to 50 million euros if they
don’t.”
02.01.18
Computer Weekly
Top
UK and US firms still overestimating GDPR readiness
A
survey by Paul Hastings, an international law firm has found that
most top UK and US corporations are ill-prepared for GDPR. Only 29%
of UK firms and 18% of US firms are hiring a data privacy officer or
additional privacy staff.
“Less than five
months before the compliance deadline for the EU’s General
Data Protection Regulation (GDPR),
most top UK and US firms are still overestimating their state of
readiness, a study suggests.”
“Some 94%
of FTSE
350 companies and 98%
of Fortune
500 companies believe they are
on track to comply with the GDPR by 25
May 2018, according to a survey by
international law firm Paul
Hastings.”
03.01.18
Channel NewsAsia
ECB
governor calls for tax, regulation on bitcoin
European Central Bank governing council
member Ewald Nowotny urged the Government to tax and regulate Bitcoin
amid concerns criminals are using cryptocurrencies to launder money
and avoid taxes.
“A top European
Central Bank official on Wednesday (Jan 3) called for
governments to regulate and tax bitcoin, labelling the cryptocurrency
an object of speculation and a tool for money laundering.”
"One ought
to apply what the basic rule is in any other financial transaction:
everyone involved should reveal their identity," ECB governing
council member Ewald Nowotny told the German daily Sueddeutsche
Zeitung.”
Cybersecurity
02.01.18
MIT Technology
Review
Six
Cyber Threats to Really Worry About in 2018
According to
Massachusetts Institute of Technology,
a US based research university, there are six major cyber threats.
Some of these include: ransomware in the cloud, the weaponization of
AI, and mining cryptocurrencies.
“From
AI-powered hacking to tampering with voting systems, here are some of
the big risks on our radar screen.”
“The cyberattack on the Equifax
credit reporting agency in 2017, which led to the theft of Social
Security numbers, birth dates, and other data on almost half the U.S.
population, was a stark reminder that hackers are thinking big when
it comes to targets.”
Privacy
29.12.17
NewEurope
Two
Romanians to be extradited to US for hacking Washington surveillance
cameras at Trump inauguration
Two Romanian
nationals have been extradited to the US after accusations that they
hacked into Washington surveillance cameras before President Donald
Trump’s inauguration.
“Two Romanian
nationals are to be extradited to the US, accused of hacking
Washington surveillance cameras before Donald Trump’s inauguration.
Mihai Isvanca, 25, and Eveline Cismaru, 28, were arrested earlier
this month in Bucharest while trying to leave the country.”
“They now
extradition to the US on charges of wire fraud and attacking
protected computers, according to court filings from the Department
of Justice.”
01.02.18
The Hill
EU
antitrust regulator concerned about big data's effects on competition
The
European Union’s antitrust watchdog has a launched a new
investigation to scrutinise how corporations handle large amounts of
consumer data. This comes amid fears that big businesses use big data
to exclude rivals from the markets.
“The European Union’s antitrust
watchdog said in an interview published Tuesday that her office plans
to scrutinize how corporations control large amounts
of data.”
“Margrethe Vestager, Europe’s
competition commissioner, told
The Wall Street Journal that she is concerned with how large
companies can use their access to mass datasets of consumers to hurt
potential competitors.”
Internet
Inclusion
28.12.17
GOV.UK
Rule
changes to speed up rollout of mobile and fast broadband in rural
areas
The
UK Government announced reforms to the outdated Electronic
Communications code which will reduce the cost of placing
communication infrastructure on private land. Minister for
Digital Matt Hancock hopes this will ‘diminish the digital
divide.’
“The reforms to the outdated
legislation will reduce the costs of housing phone masts and other
communications infrastructure on private land. This opens the way for
faster and more reliable broadband and mobile services, particularly
in rural areas.”
“The changes to
the UK’s Electronic Communications Code will: bring down the rents
telecoms operators pay to landowners to install equipment to be more
in line with utilities providers, such as gas and water.”
28.12.17
GOV.UK
Better
mobile and Wi-Fi connectivity for rail passengers
The UK Government
have initiated an ambitious plan to dramatically increase internet
connectivity for rail passengers. Each train could get speeds
of around 1 Gigabit Per Second (Gbps).
“Government fires starting pistol
on an ambitious plan that could see UK’s train passengers
benefitting from a dramatic improvement in onboard mobile and
Wi-Fi connections.”
“The Government has fired the
starting gun on an ambitious plan that could see the UK’s train
passengers to benefit from a dramatic improvement in onboard mobile
and Wi-Fi connections.”
United States of America
Internet governance
26.12.17
The Hill
Minnesota
AG to sue FCC over net neutrality repeal
US
Attorney General Lori Swanson from Minnesota announced last week that
the US midwestern state would be challenging the Federal
Communications Commission decision to repeal the net neutrality
rules.
“Minnesota is joining a lawsuit to
challenge the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) decision to
repeal the net neutrality rules, according to reports.”
“Minnesota Attorney General Lori
Swanson (D) told Minnesota
Public Radio and other outlets that repealing the rules
could hurt consumers and political speech online.”
01.02.18
ArsTechnica
Ajit
Pai’s FCC is still editing the net neutrality repeal order
The
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) have not yet released their
net neutrality repeal order because it is undergoing final changes
while the FCC prepares for legal battle.
“The Federal
Communications Commission voted
to repeal net neutrality rules on December 14, but the FCC
is still making edits to the repeal order and hasn't released the
final version. The final order should be similar to
the draft released
by FCC Chairman Ajit Pai three
weeks before the vote, but some changes will be made.”
"The goal is
to release it as soon as possible," an FCC spokesperson told Ars
today. The spokesperson said he can't discuss any changes made to the
draft order until a final version is released.”
01.02.18
The Hill
State
Department calls on Iran to stop blocking social media
The
United States President Donald Trump has urged Iran to unblock social
media sites such as Telegram and Instagram after his administration
classified them as ‘legitimate avenues for communication.’
“The State
Department on Tuesday urged the Iranian government to end its
blocking of social media platforms amid continued protests
the country's clerical rulers.”
“Steve
Goldstein, U.S. undersecretary of State, said the
administration would like Iran to “open these sites,” according
to The
Associated Press. The founder of the messaging app Telegram said
Sunday that Iranian authorities blocked
many of its citizens from accessing the app after the technology
company refused to close down some channels.”
01.12.18
The Hill
Germany
to fine social media firms that don't remove hateful content
Germany is
introducing a new law which mandates that social media firms such as
Facebook and Twitter must remove hateful content that has been
reported, within 24 hours. Otherwise they face fines of up to 50
million euros.
“Germany has begun enforcing a
new law that mandates that social media firms must swiftly
remove hate speech, hoax stories and illegal content from their
platforms or face a fine.”
“Social media firms with at least
2 million users will have 24 hours to remove material that has been
flagged to them and could see fines up to 50 million euros if they
don’t.”
02.01.18
Computer Weekly
Top
UK and US firms still overestimating GDPR readiness
A survey by Paul
Hastings, an international law firm has found that most top UK and US
corporations are ill-prepared for GDPR. Only 29% of UK firms and 18%
of US firms are hiring a data privacy officer or additional privacy
staff.
“Less than five
months before the compliance deadline for the EU’s General
Data Protection Regulation (GDPR),
most top UK and US firms are still overestimating their state of
readiness, a study suggests.”
“Some 94%
of FTSE
350 companies and 98%
of Fortune
500 companies believe they are
on track to comply with the GDPR by 25
May 2018, according to a survey by
international law firm Paul
Hastings.”
Cybersecurity
30.12.17
The Hill
Pressure
builds to improve election cybersecurity
The pressure is
mounting on the United States to ensure their election systems are
cyber resilient in order to prevent hacks in the 2018 midterms.
“Congressional
efforts to secure election systems from cyberattacks are picking up
steam with lawmakers under pressure to prevent hacks in the 2018
midterms.”
“After the
revelation that Russia tried to probe election systems in 21 states
in the 2016 election, security experts, state officials and others
demanded federal action to help states upgrade outdated voting
machines and bolster security around voter registration databases.”
02.01.18
MIT Technology
Review
Six
Cyber Threats to Really Worry About in 2018
According to
Massachusetts Institute of Technology,
a US based research university, there are six major cyber threats.
Some of these include: ransomware in the cloud, the weaponization of
AI, and mining cryptocurrencies.
“From
AI-powered hacking to tampering with voting systems, here are some of
the big risks on our radar screen.”
“The cyberattack on the Equifax
credit reporting agency in 2017, which led to the theft of Social
Security numbers, birth dates, and other data on almost half the U.S.
population, was a stark reminder that hackers are thinking big when
it comes to targets.”
Privacy
27.12.17
Library of Congress
Update
on the Twitter Archive at the Library of Congress
The Library of
Congress issued a white paper last week which details plans to no
longer collect every single tweet published, as it aims to take a
more selective approach to its Twitter archive.
“In April 2010, the Library of
Congress and Twitter signed an agreement providing the Library the
public tweet text from the company’s inception through the date of
the agreement, an archive of tweets from 2006 through April 2010. *
Additionally, Twitter agreed to provide tweets on an ongoing basis
under the same terms.”
“The Library saw an opportunity to
document the emergence of online social media for future generations.
Its first objectives were to acquire and preserve the 2006-10
archive; to establish a secure, sustainable process for receiving and
preserving a daily, ongoing stream of tweets through the present day;
and to create a structure for organizing the entire archive by date.”
29.12.17
NewEurope
Two
Romanians to be extradited to US for hacking Washington surveillance
cameras at Trump inauguration
Two
Romanian nationals have been extradited to the US after accusations
that they hacked into Washington surveillance cameras before
President Donald Trump’s inauguration.
“Two Romanian
nationals are to be extradited to the US, accused of hacking
Washington surveillance cameras before Donald Trump’s inauguration.
Mihai Isvanca, 25, and Eveline Cismaru, 28, were arrested earlier
this month in Bucharest while trying to leave the country.”
“They now
extradition to the US on charges of wire fraud and attacking
protected computers, according to court filings from the Department
of Justice.”
01.01.18
Politico
After
Equifax breach, anger but no action in Congress
US representative Jan Schakowsky of
Illinois, a Democrat who introduced legislation after the Equifax
incident, expressed his frustration at the lack of action from
Congress.
“The massive
Equifax data breach, which compromised the identities of more than
145 million Americans, prompted a telling response from Congress: It
did nothing.”
“Some industry
leaders and lawmakers thought September’s revelation of the massive
intrusion — which took place months after the credit reporting
agency failed to act on a warning from the Homeland Security
Department — might be the long-envisioned incident that prompted
Congress to finally fix the country’s confusing and ineffectual
data security laws.”
Internet Inclusion
27.12.17
The Guardian
‘Nigeria
losing 72% Internet revenues to United States’
According to HUB8, a web-hosting firm,
72% of Nigeria’s Internet revenues are going to the United States.
This is because out of 34,000 sites a mere 1,000 are located in
Nigeria.
“About 72
percent of Nigeria’s Internet revenues have been confirmed going to
the United States of America (USA), instead of accruing to the
country.”
“According to
HUB8, a web-hosting firm, which carried out a survey earlier in the
month, an outcome, which was made available to journalists, majority
of .ng and.com.ng websites in Nigeria are still hosted in the United
States, making the country to be experiencing major capital flight in
that realm.”
28.12.17
Reuters
Apple
and Amazon in talks to set up in Saudi Arabia
Apple
and Amazon are planning to establish a direct presence in the capital
of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh. However, talks are in the early stages and
nothing has yet been confirmed.
“Apple and Amazon are in
licensing discussions with Riyadh on investing in Saudi Arabia, two
sources told Reuters, part of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s
push to give the conservative kingdom a high-tech look.”
“A third source confirmed that
Apple was in talks with SAGIA, Saudi Arabia’s foreign investment
authority.”
29.12.17
Reuters
AT&T
says all U.S. states will use its public safety network
AT&T
Inc, the world’s largest US telecommunications company have built a
nationwide broadband network that all 50 US states will participate
in, as part of a $6.5 billion Government contract.
“AT&T Inc
said on Friday that all 50 U.S. states had decided to participate in
the nationwide broadband network it is building for first responders
as part of a $6.5 billion government contract.”
“In March, the
U.S. government awarded a contract to AT&T to build the network,
years after a federal commission recommended setting up such a system
following the 9/11 attacks.”
Pan-Asia
Internet governance
27.12.17
Nextgov
China’s
Internet 'Clean-up' Has Closed Over 13,000 Illegal Websites Since
2015
The
Chinese Government have shut down more than 13,000 ‘illegal
websites’ and 10 million user accounts. China claims their
regulations protect national security and stability.
“A high-level
review of how well China is implementing a new cybersecurity law and
other regulations pertaining to cyberspace says that authorities have
taken down 13,000 illegal websites and barred some 10 million user
accounts since 2015.”
“The numbers
were included in a report
filed on Dec. 24 (link in Chinese) before the standing
committee of China’s National People’s Congress, the country’s
top legislative body (although it’s viewed as relatively powerless
compared to the Communist Party’s topmost committees). State news
service Xinhua reported (link
in Chinese) on the numbers the same day.”
29.12.17
Nextgov
All
the Things You Can—and Can’t—Do with Your WeChat Account in
China
WeChat a Chinese messaging app has
expanded to let users order food, hail cars and pay utility bills.
However politically sensitive messages, images and articles critical
of the Government are banned.
“In China,
people will soon be able to bring nothing but their smartphones (and
clothes, perhaps) when going out, and the one and only app they’ll
need to download is WeChat.”
“Owned by tech
giant Tencent, WeChat has evolved from China’s answer to WhatsApp
to an all-in-one app that let users order food, hail cars, and pay
utility bills through its payment function. It has made cash and
credit cards obsolete for many users, and it might soon do the
same to physical identity cards issued by the government.”
Cybersecurity
27.12.17
Channel NewsAsia
Vietnam
unveils 10,000-strong cyber unit to combat 'wrong views'
Vietnam
have recruited 10,000 people to join a military cyber warfare unit,
to counter “wrong” views online and critics of the one-party
state.
“Vietnam has
unveiled a new, 10,000-strong military cyber warfare unit to counter
"wrong" views on the Internet, media reported, amid a
widening crackdown on critics of the one-party state.”
“The cyber
unit, named Force 47, is already in operation in several sectors,
Tuoi Tre newspaper quoted Lieutenant General Nguyen Trong Nghia,
deputy head of the military's political department, as saying at a
conference of the Central Propaganda Department on Monday in the
commercial hub of Ho Chi Minh City.”
02.01.18
MIT Technology
Review
Six
Cyber Threats to Really Worry About in 2018
According to
Massachusetts Institute of Technology,
a US based research university, there are six major cyber threats.
Some of these include: ransomware in the cloud, the weaponization of
AI, and mining cryptocurrencies.
“From
AI-powered hacking to tampering with voting systems, here are some of
the big risks on our radar screen.”
“The cyberattack on the Equifax
credit reporting agency in 2017, which led to the theft of Social
Security numbers, birth dates, and other data on almost half the U.S.
population, was a stark reminder that hackers are thinking big when
it comes to targets.”
Privacy
28.12.17
Financial Times
Huawei’s
undersea cable project raises red flag in Australia
Australia’s
security agency has banned the Chinese tech firm Huawei Marine
Networks from installing a cable designed to deliver internet to the
Solomon Islands, amid fears of spying.
“In less than a
decade of existence, Huawei Marine Networks has won contracts to
install 40,000km of submarine cable, enough to circumnavigate the
planet. But the global rollout has hit a snag in the South Pacific as
Australia counters China’s growing influence in its backyard.”
“Canberra is
poised to stymie a deal under which Huawei was to run a seabed cable
more than 4,000km from Sydney to the Solomon Islands, instead
bankrolling the A$100m (US$78m) project itself.”
29.12.17
Reuters
India
likens cryptocurrencies to Ponzi scheme, cautions investors
India’s Finance
Minister has warned against the use of cryptocurrencies, comparing
them to Ponzi schemes which he said, ‘can result in a sudden and
prolonged crash, exposing investors.’
“India’s finance ministry on
Friday cautioned investors about the risks of trading in
cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin, saying digital currency investments
are like “Ponzi schemes.”
“Cryptocurrencies are not legal
tender and have no regulatory permission or protection in the
country, the finance ministry said in a statement, but stopped short
of announcing an outright ban or imposing any curbs.”
Internet Inclusion
28.12.17
Reuters
Apple
and Amazon in talks to set up in Saudi Arabia
Apple and Amazon are
planning to establish a direct presence in the capital of Saudi
Arabia, Riyadh. However, talks are in the early stages and nothing
has yet been confirmed.
“Apple and Amazon are in
licensing discussions with Riyadh on investing in Saudi Arabia, two
sources told Reuters, part of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s
push to give the conservative kingdom a high-tech look.”
“A third source confirmed that
Apple was in talks with SAGIA, Saudi Arabia’s foreign investment
authority.”
03.01.18
Channel NewsAsia
Beijing
to build US$2 billion AI research park - Xinhua
Beijing is building an artificial
intelligence (AI) development park worth $2.12 billion in the City’s
west, to fulfil its desire of becoming a world leader in AI by 2025.
“Beijing is planning to build a
13.8 billion yuan (US$2.12 billion) artificial intelligence
development park in the city's west, the official Xinhua news agency
reported, as China pushes ahead to fulfil its ambition to become a
world leader in AI by 2025.”
“The AI park will house up to
400 enterprises and have an estimated annual output of 50 billion
yuan, Xinhua said, citing a report from authorities in Beijing's
Mentougou district.”
03.01.18
The Guardian
Firm
moves to set up phone manufacturing factory in Ogoni
RoboMicheal Limited, an indigenous firm
in the Nigeria Delta region has signed a contract with a Chinese
company to build a phone manufacturing factory in Ogoni Land. The
factory will train over 500 people in technology.
“An indigenous firm in the Niger
Delta region, the RoboMicheal Limited, said it has signed a contract
with a Chinese company to set up a phone manufacturing factory in
Ogoni land.”
“The phone factory, according to the
Managing Director of the firm, Ayobo Michael Ibrahim, would empower
over 500 people who would be trained in technology, adding that it
would also address issues of unemployment in the region.”
Rest of the World
Internet governance
01.02.18
The Hill
State
Department calls on Iran to stop blocking social media
The United States
President Donald Trump has urged Iran to unblock social media sites
such as Telegram and Instagram after his administration classified
them as ‘legitimate avenues for communication.’
“The State
Department on Tuesday urged the Iranian government to end its
blocking of social media platforms amid continued protests
against the country's clerical rulers.”
“Steve
Goldstein, U.S. undersecretary of State, said the
administration would like Iran to “open these sites,” according
to The
Associated Press. The founder of the messaging app Telegram said
Sunday that Iranian authorities blocked
many of its citizens from accessing the app after the technology
company refused to close down some channels.”
02.01.18
The New York
Times
Iranian
Authorities Block Access to Social Media Tools
Iranian
officials have blocked their citizens from accessing the messaging
app, Telegram after fears the communications channel is being used
for “armed uprising.”
“As protests in
Iran stretched into their sixth day on Tuesday, the Iranian
authorities continued to restrict access to social media tools that
have become key sources of information to antigovernment
demonstrators.”
“Telegram, a
messaging app that is widely used in Iran, has been blocked since
Dec. 31, while internet access has been sporadically cut off to
several cities where protests have taken place, according to
cybersecurity researchers monitoring internet activity in the
country. Access to other social media platforms like Instagram has
also been intermittent.”
Cybersecurity
02.01.18
MIT Technology
Review
Six
Cyber Threats to Really Worry About in 2018
According to
Massachusetts Institute of Technology,
a US based research university, there are six major cyber threats.
Some of these include: ransomware in the cloud, the weaponization of
AI, and mining cryptocurrencies.
“From
AI-powered hacking to tampering with voting systems, here are some of
the big risks on our radar screen.”
“The cyberattack on the Equifax
credit reporting agency in 2017, which led to the theft of Social
Security numbers, birth dates, and other data on almost half the U.S.
population, was a stark reminder that hackers are thinking big when
it comes to targets.”
Privacy
28.12.17
Financial Times
Huawei’s
undersea cable project raises red flag in Australia
Australia’s
security agency has banned the Chinese tech firm Huawei Marine
Networks from installing a cable designed to deliver internet to the
Solomon Islands, amid fears of spying.
“In less than a
decade of existence, Huawei Marine Networks has won contracts to
install 40,000km of submarine cable, enough to circumnavigate the
planet. But the global rollout has hit a snag in the South Pacific as
Australia counters China’s growing influence in its backyard.”
“Canberra is
poised to stymie a deal under which Huawei was to run a seabed cable
more than 4,000km from Sydney to the Solomon Islands, instead
bankrolling the A$100m (US$78m) project itself.”
Internet Inclusion
27.12.17
The Guardian
‘Nigeria
losing 72% Internet revenues to United States’
According
to HUB8, a web-hosting firm, 72% of Nigeria’s Internet revenues are
going to the United States. This is because out of 34,000 sites a
mere 1,000 are located in Nigeria.
“About 72
percent of Nigeria’s Internet revenues have been confirmed going to
the United States of America (USA), instead of accruing to the
country.”
“According to
HUB8, a web-hosting firm, which carried out a survey earlier in the
month, an outcome, which was made available to journalists, majority
of .ng and.com.ng websites in Nigeria are still hosted in the United
States, making the country to be experiencing major capital flight in
that realm.”
03.01.18
The Guardian
‘Government
must prioritise broadband in 2018 to lift Nigeria’
Bosun Tijani, Chief Executive Officer
of the technology centre Co-Creation Hub, has urged the Nigerian
Government to invest in broadband and technology experts to ‘make
the technology side of the ecosystem thrive’.
“The Chief Executive Officer of
the Co-Creation Hub (ccHub), Bosun Tijani, speaks
to ADEYEMI ADEPETUN on the need to intensify efforts on the
national broadband plan, its role as enabler bringing in FDI into
Nigeria among other issues in 2018.”
“CcHUB has remained a light for
incubation hubs in Africa. As a stakeholder, what would you say are
the biggest problems of start-ups?
I think a major challenge
largely in Africa, not just for those in Nigeria is broadband.”
03.01.18
The Guardian
Firm
moves to set up phone manufacturing factory in Ogoni
RoboMicheal Limited, an indigenous firm
in the Niger Delta region has signed a contract with a Chinese
company to build a phone manufacturing factory in Ogoni Land. The
factory will train over 500 people in technology.
“An indigenous firm in the Niger
Delta region, the RoboMicheal Limited, said it has signed a contract
with a Chinese company to set up a phone manufacturing factory in
Ogoni land.”
“The phone factory, according to the
Managing Director of the firm, Ayobo Michael Ibrahim, would empower
over 500 people who would be trained in technology, adding that it
would also address issues of unemployment in the region.”
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Summit –
30.01.18
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Europe – 07.02.18-08.02.18
Munich, Germany
Global
Internet and Jurisdiction Conference 2018 –
26.02.18-28.02.18
Ottawa, Canada
RSA
– 16.04.18–20.04.18
San Francisco, USA
Africa
Internet Summit – 29.04.18-11.05.18
Dakar, Senegal
