Leading cybersecurity firm Digital Encode, alongside Artificial Intelligence (AI) company NeuRaL AI, and the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA), have announced their collaboration with the Nigeria Information Technology Reporters Association (NITRA) for the upcoming NITRA ICT Growth Conference 4.0. The conference, themed “Impact of AI on National Development: Prospects, Policies, […]
Chief of Staff to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, CFR, has lauded the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) for its impressive technological advancements, product innovations, and contributions to various economic sectors. During a familiarization visit to NASENI on August 22, 2024, accompanied by Deputy […]
The Federal Government has announced an increase in the cost of obtaining Nigeria’s international passport. The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) spokesperson, DCI Kenneth Udo, revealed in a statement on Wednesday night in Abuja that the price hike is aimed at maintaining the quality and integrity of the Nigerian Standard Passport. […]
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Mr. Daser David as the new President and Chief Executive Officer of the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI). According to a statement by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, the President’s Special Adviser, Mr. David is an academic and industry expert with extensive knowledge of digital technologies and educational […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has released updated guidelines for SIM card registration and National Identity Number (NIN) linkage to strengthen security and introduce self-help measures. The newly issued “Business Rules” are aimed at supporting the National Identity Policy for SIM card registration and related activities. A key highlight of […]
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is set to make his return to X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, for a live interview with its owner, Elon Musk. This marks Trump’s first significant engagement on the platform since August 2023, when he posted a mugshot following his release […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has dismissed reports suggesting that it is currently conducting a general recruitment exercise. This clarification follows the posting of a job vacancy on the Bank’s website on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, which led to widespread speculation. Read Also: CBN Withdraws Directive on Cybersecurity Levy for […]
MTN Nigeria CEO, Karl Toriola, has issued a stark warning about the state of Nigeria’s telecom sector, describing it as being on life support. Read Also: MTN, Huawei Launch Joint Technology Innovation Lab to Drive Africa’s Digital Transformation Speaking at a telecom investment forum on Tuesday, Toriola compared the […]
The Director General and CEO of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Engr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote, has reiterated the safety and protection of the National Identity Database (NIDB) as Nigeria marks Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) Day. Represented by Engr. Lanre Yusuf, Director of Information Technology and Identity Database, during […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have joined forces to empower Nigerian startups through the iHatch Startup Incubation Programme Cohort III. In a recent statement, NITDA’s Director General, Kashifu Abdullahi, highlighted the programme’s role in fostering Nigeria’s startup ecosystem and supporting the […]