Services of the 5G for mobile phones are still limited in Nigeria, reckons SONNY ARAGBA-AKPORE Nearly five years after the introduction of the fifth generation (5G) technology for mobile telephones in Nigeria, the services are still skeletal and largely limited to parts of the urban centres. Even at that, not every urban […]
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To the digital ANTICIPATOR and Saint Leo of all Stars from the Ekeh Universe – the Oracles of the digital world salute you as you celebrate a deserved success with honour. Today, the digital world does not only honour you as you celebrate, but acclaim and also cherish your Masterclass contributions […]
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has officially launched WorkflowPro, a dedicated digital platform for the submission and management of all official correspondence, marking its formal transition to a paperless operating environment. This strategic deployment aligns with the Federal Government’s commitment to institutionalizing digital-first public services under President Bola Ahmed […]
The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has called on Nigeria’s public service to undergo a fundamental shift from traditional bureaucratic processes to digital excellence, as he addressed the official launch of the Civil Service Technology Empowerment for Capacity and High Performance (CIVTECH) Programme […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and Wigwe University are laying the groundwork for a far-reaching collaboration centred on artificial intelligence (AI) research, agricultural innovation and digital talent development, following a high-level engagement between both institutions in Abuja. The discussions, led by Wigwe University Vice-Chancellor Professor Marwan Al-Akaidi and […]
By Hilary Damissah _In this piece, Hilary Damissah reflects on the man Chief Leo Stan Ekeh, describing him as an apostle of digital transformation, a business enigma, a trailblazer, a pathfinder, a disruptor, an embodiment of techprenuership, and humanist._ In Nigeria’s technology ecosystem, there are names that represent companies, names […]
Long before Silicon Valley became synonymous with innovation and decades before Artificial Intelligence entered everyday conversation, a 20-year-old Nigerian student named Mudashirur Ayeni dreamed of a technological future. His vision, however, was met not with funding or acclaim, but with suspicion, humiliation, and a referral to a psychiatric hospital. According […]
As he turns 70 on February 22, 2026, Nigeria’s foremost technology entrepreneur and Chairman of Zinox Group, Leo Stan Ekeh, has chosen to mark the milestone not with lavish celebration but with a substantial investment in the nation’s future. Rather than hosting a birthday gathering, Ekeh is funding 1,000 university […]
By Tim Akano This is it! A voice not heard since 1796 (230 years), will be onstage, shortly. What’s next? Regarding America, is it the final chapter or a forging fire? After The Great Reconfiguration, what will be the fate of the seven pillars holding our current civilization: Technology, Trade, […]
By Naeemah Junaid The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has held strategic discussions with representatives of Trust Stamp, a NASDAQ-listed global technology company, to explore potential areas of partnership aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s digital trust framework and advancing innovation within the digital economy. The meeting, chaired by NITDA Director […]
