In a milestone announcement marking his initial 100 days in office, Dr. Aminu Maida, the freshly appointed Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has revealed a comprehensive strategy aimed at sustaining and advancing the nation’s telecoms industry. The plan, disclosed during a media interaction in Lagos, underscores […]

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has come under scrutiny as the newly appointed Director-General, Engr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote, reveals a series of irregularities and unethical practices in the National Identity Number (NIN) enrollment and modification processes. According to Coker-Odusote, numerous infractions have been uncovered, and a significant portion of these […]

  Some telecommunications subscribers in Nigeria are expressing frustration as their phone lines are being barred by telcos, including MTN, Airtel, and Globacom, despite completing the National Identification Number (NIN)-SIM linkage process. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) directed telcos to implement full network barring on phone lines without submitted or […]

The Chairman of Cloud Network Foundation (CNF), Abimbola Tooki, a non-governmental organization in Nigeria, expresses appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Governor of Ekiti State for the recent appointments of two foundation members to significant roles at the federal and state levels. Founding members Otunba Biodun Ajiboye and […]

Phase 3, a prominent independent digital infrastructure entity boasting Points-of-Presence (POPs), colocation facilities, and Network Operation Centers (NOCs) in Nigeria, gears up for an innovative approach to telecoms and tech service layers in the coming year. Read Also: NCC Reaffirms Commitment to Technology-Neutral Telecom Regulation Acquiring a National Long-Distance Operator (NLDO) […]

In a decisive move to upload integrity and accountability, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has suspended the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu, with immediate effect. President Tinubu has directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to initiate a comprehensive investigation into all financial transactions involving […]

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The Nigeria Digital Heroes: Volume 1
The long-awaited book, "The Nigeria Digital Heroes: Volume 1," is finally here! This groundbreaking work is the first of its kind to comprehensively chronicle the evolution and development of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in Nigeria, tracing its journey from the post-colonial era to the present day.
This volume meticulously details the pivotal developments, policies, key figures, challenges, and innovations that have profoundly shaped Nigeria's ICT landscape. It also highlights how various sectors have leveraged digital technologies to innovate and boost their income.
Take a visual journey from Nigeria's very first telephone call, made by Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, with accompanying historical pictures, to the intricate switches of old, and witness their remarkable evolution into today's cutting-edge innovations.
According to early reviews, "The Nigeria Digital Heroes: Volume 1" is an indispensable resource for research organizations, educational institutions, personal libraries, and the general public eager to understand the remarkable growth of Nigeria's new digital economy.
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Dr. Bayero Agabi

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