Kaspersky Security Solutions reported that there were 28 million malware attacks in South Africa, Kenya and Nigeria in 2020 and 102 million detections of potentially unwanted programmes
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AT&T, Microsoft partner to streamline cloud connectivity for IoT devices worldwide
AT&T and Microsoft are working together to enable businesses to seamlessly connect machines and equipment to the cloud with highly secure network connectivity across the globe
US Trade and Development Agency expands support for Internet connectivity in Nigeria
The US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) has continued its 20-year support for Nigeria’s telecom sector by funding two projects that will help deliver fast and reliable Internet services to thousands of Nigerian households using US technology solutions
Facebook announces new office in Lagos, Nigeria
Facebook has announced that it will open its second office on the African continent, in Lagos, Nigeria
ITU, EIF partner to reduce the digital gender divide in Burundi, Ethiopia and Haiti
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) have partnered with Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF) to launch a cooperative project to enhance the digital ecosystem and build digital skills for women in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)