Acknowledging the strides made in innovation, the Chief Information Officer Awards 2023 honored tech pioneers from various sectors in Nigeria and Africa. During the ceremony in Lagos, notable figures, including Mr. Mitchell Elegbe, the Founder of Interswitch, received the lifetime achievement award alongside other distinguished leaders. This year, the […]
The Chairperson of the Board of Trustees (BoT) for the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NIRA), Mrs. Ibukun Abimbola Odusote, has been bestowed with a prestigious honor by the College of Fellows of the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS). Read Also: Akinsaya, Odusote, Oluka others emerge NiRA Board Members The recognition was […]
The Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani during the Zenith Bank Tech Fair 2023 in Lagos, revealed the Ministry’s remarkable achievement in identifying over 6,000 Nigerian AI researchers across the world. This discovery is pivotal to Nigeria’s ambition of becoming a frontrunner in Artificial Intelligence, […]
The Nigerian Communications Satellite, NIGCOMSAT, grapples with the intricate task of optimizing the operational capabilities of its satellite, NIGCOMSAT-1R, which is poised to complete its designated 15-year lifespan in a span of three years. Launched in 2011 with grand ambitions, the satellite confronts the issue of underutilization, […]
In a significant turn of events, the Court of Appeal in Abuja has handed down a unanimous judgment, reinstating Governor Abdullahi Sule of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the rightful winner of the highly contested 2023 gubernatorial election in Nasarawa State. Read Also: NCS to Continue with Elections Despite […]
The Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) expresses heartfelt condolences to the family of the late Professor Gabriel Micheal Miller Obi, a distinguished Fellow of the NCS. Dr. Muhammad Sirajo Aliyu, the President of NCS, conveyed these condolences personally in a letter to the bereaved family. In the letter, Dr. Aliyu […]
Due Network, a dynamic fintech startup, has revealed its upcoming launch of a global payment platform aimed at transforming international transactions within Nigeria. This platform promises to facilitate borderless multi-currency accounts, streamlining global money transfers for both individuals and businesses, as highlighted by the firm. Read Also: NCC Recognizes Fintech […]
The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has raised concerns about the potential impact of forex scarcity on job creation within the telecommunications sector. Read Also: Minister Tijani Unveils Job Creation Plans through Starlink Initiatives During an industry interactive session with the new Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive […]
In a recent development, Dr. Bosun Tijani, the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, shared ambitious strategies aimed at job creation in Nigeria. Tijani disclosed plans for generating employment opportunities through initiatives like a certified installer/maintenance program for Starlink and collaboration with local hardware startups to produce repeater boxes. […]
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwoolu, is set to host the fifth edition of the Art of Technology – AOT Lagos. This 2-day conference, boasting over 10,000 registrations, will bring together policymakers, tech leaders, startups, and creative talents to shape policies for a smarter Lagos. Organized by Tubosun Alake, […]