The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has issued a directive requiring all licensees that have implemented shareholding changes exceeding 10% without prior regulatory approval to regularize these infractions within a 45-day grace period. In a notice published on its official website, the Commission stated that the directive is issued under its […]

Renowned entrepreneur, technologist, and philanthropist, Mr. Tim Akano, has been honored with Distinguished Alumnus Awards from Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) and Baptist Day School, Oluponna. The awards, both conferred in November 2025, recognize his lifelong contributions to education, mentorship, technology, and community development. An OAU graduate of the Class of […]

A new foundation named in honor of the late Professor Gabriel Olalere Ajayi, pioneer Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has been established to bolster Nigeria’s digital transformation agenda. The Professor Gabriel Olalere Ajayi Foundation was formally launched in Lagos alongside a memorial lecture celebrating his legacy. […]

In a strategic move to drive the global digital transition, Nigeria has presented a detailed roadmap to localize WSIS+20 commitments, prioritizing infrastructure development, transparent internet governance, and enhanced cybersecurity through multi-stakeholder collaboration. The strategy was announced in New York during Nigeria’s high-level side event, “Re-Imagining Digital Cooperation for Sustainable Development: […]

The program will strengthen 200 Critical Community Institutions, protect over 2 million people, and secure more than 15 million public records across Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, and South Africa. CyberSafe Foundation, with funding support from Google.org will launch Resilio Africa, a 3-year cybersecurity resilience project that aims at reducing the growing […]

The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has launched FutureMakers, a programme targeted at instilling a culture of innovation and creativity among children 15 years and below. In his keynote address at the event held on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at the Agency’s headquarters, the Executive Vice Chairman/CEO, […]

The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) has ranked the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) as one of the top five best-performing Federal Government agencies for 2025 under the ‘Transparency and Efficiency’ category, recognising the Commission’s commitment to openness, accountability, and service excellence. The announcement was made at the PEBEC Awards […]

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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.
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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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