In a major policy address on the evolving face of warfare, Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa, has declared that technological innovation is now a matter of strategic survival for the nation. Speaking as the Special Guest of Honour at the Omniverse Africa Summit 2026 on “Innovation Day,” General […]
The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has received the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) Annual Report from the Association’s President, Adesola Akinsanya. The presentation took place following a briefing by NiRA leadership on the Association’s yearly activities, key milestones, and ongoing efforts to […]
By Ayodeji Rex Abitogun, FNCS, M.CIoD The recent circular issued on the 25th May, 2026 by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs Didi Esther Walson-Jack, OON, Mni, following the approval of the harmonisation of the schemes of service for Information Communication Technology (IT) roles in the […]
My fellow compatriots, Three years ago, you entrusted me with the sacred responsibility of leading our beloved nation at a defining moment in our history. I accepted that responsibility, fully aware of the magnitude of the challenges before us, but also deeply confident in the resilience and potential of the […]
The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency, Kashifu Inuwa CCIE, has called on public institutions and organisations to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) responsibly while prioritising human accountability, policy frameworks, and digital skills development. Speaking at the International Civil Service Conference 2026, held at the Eagles Square in […]
As Africa’s digital journey gains momentum, conversations surrounding Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), identity management, inclusion, and secure ecosystems have become essential to the continent’s sustainable development agenda. In alignment with this focus, Galaxy Backbone Limited sent a delegation led by its Managing Director/CEO, Prof. Ibrahim Adeyanju, and the Executive Director […]
The Young Innovators of Nigeria (YIN) has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) to establish a strategic collaboration for the co-hosting and joint implementation of the Technology Ecosystem Dialogue (TED). The agreement, finalized today, marks a significant milestone in efforts to drive innovation, […]
African communities have long preserved the revered tradition of the Griot, the distinguished storyteller, historian, poet, musician, and custodian of cultural heritage whose role is to preserve history, entertain audiences, and pass down traditions through carefully memorized oral performances, often accompanied by the rhythmic resonance of drums. Today, that timeless […]
Nigeria’s headline inflation rate increased to 15.69 percent in April 2026, up from 15.38 percent recorded in March, according to the Consumer Price Index data released on Friday by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). On a month-on-month basis, the headline inflation rate slowed to 2.13 percent from 4.18 percent […]
Senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, has called on the Federal Government to take strong economic measures against South African businesses operating in Nigeria following renewed xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa. The former Governor of Edo State specifically advocated for the revocation of operating licences of MTN Nigeria […]