The Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has underscored the central role of policy as an enabler of Nigeria’s digital transformation. Speaking during a panel session at the IoT West Africa Conference on the theme “The LagosAbuja Digital Corridor: Building Africa’s Next Data Centre and Cloud Hub”, the […]
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In a significant move to bolster national security through digital innovation, the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS), Abuja Chapter, has proposed a strategic collaboration with the Ministry of Defence, aimed at bridging the gap between Nigeria’s defense requirements and the country’s burgeoning technology ecosystem. The proposal was presented during a high-level […]
The Nigeria Computer Society, NCS, led by its President, Prof. Mohammed Sirajo Aliyu, FNCS, today paid a courtesy visit to the Honourable Minister of Defence, Retired General Christopher Musa, OFR, at the Ministry of Defence Headquarters, Abuja. The NCS delegation included members of the National Executive Council and the leadership […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has launched a dedicated innovation hub aimed at transforming National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members from job seekers into technology driven entrepreneurs and solution providers, as Nigeria grapples with a rapidly expanding youth labour force. The innovation hub, known as the NITDA Innovation […]
The Lagos State Government has released a set of Cybersecurity Guidelines, a strategic framework designed to enhance digital safety for businesses, public institutions, and residents. This development represents another decisive step in Lagos’ mission to become a SMART, secure, and globally competitive digital hub. As Africa’s fastest growing technology ecosystem, […]
Nigeria has finally added a new security layer to its .ng internet domain with the deployment of Domain Name System Security Extensions (DNSSEC), bringing to a close a process that first began in 2011. The Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) announced it has activated DNSSEC across the .ng domain, enabling […]
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has announced Senator Aliyu Wadada as his preferred candidate to succeed him as the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship flag bearer in the 2027 general elections. The Governor made the announcement during a meeting with political appointees at the Nasarawa State Government House, signaling […]
By Prof Mike Ozekhome SAN, CON, OFR “Seest thou a man diligent in his business? He shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.” – Proverbs 22:29 I have known Barr Allen Onyema for an appreciable length of time and can confidently testify to his virtues of […]
Digital Society Nigeria, a national coalition of technology professionals, policymakers, and digital advocates, has extended heartfelt congratulations to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the occasion of his 74th birthday, praising his administration’s unwavering commitment to advancing Nigeria’s digital transformation agenda. In a statement signed by the National Leader of Digital […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has called on industry stakeholders and members of the public to submit written contributions to its ongoing review of the National Telecommunications Policy 2000. According to the Commission, the move aligns with its statutory responsibilities under the Nigerian Communications Act 2003, following the activation of […]
