Dr. Bayero Agabi hosted the Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, in a fireside chat at Digital Nigeria 2025. The session, which focused on data sovereignty, formed part of the main event and attracted the largest audience, serving as both the opening segment and the […]
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Airtel Nigeria has unveiled a new Smartphone Financing Programme aimed at accelerating 4G adoption and expanding digital inclusion across the country. The initiative enables eligible Airtel subscribers to acquire new 4G smartphones through flexible, convenient instalment payments instead of full upfront costs. The programme will begin with the Itel A50, […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the reappointment of Brigadier-General Mohammed Buba Marwa (rtd) as Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for a second five-year term, extending his leadership of the agency until 2031. Marwa was first appointed in January 2021 by former President Muhammadu Buhari, after […]
The Nigeria Computer Society (NCS), the umbrella body for all Information Technology associations and professionals in Nigeria, has endorsed the proposed National Digital Economy and e-Governance Bill No 11219 of 2025 following an open hearing before the Joint Committee of the Senate and House of Representatives on Information and Communication […]
Following his confirmation by the Nigerian Senate, Idris Ibikunle Olorunnimbe has officially assumed the role of Chairman of the Board of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). His appointment, announced in August 2025 by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, marks a strategic step in Nigeria’s ongoing efforts to strengthen governance, innovation, and […]
The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Idris Ibikunle Olorunnimbe as Chairman of the Board of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), following a thorough screening by its Committee on Communications. During Tuesday’s plenary session, the Senate adopted the committee’s report and also approved the appointments of the following as Commissioners […]
Phase3 Telecom, West Africa’s leading independent fibre-optic infrastructure and connectivity provider, has announced the celebration of its 22nd anniversary, marking more than two decades of driving digital transformation, expanding network access, and enabling seamless connectivity across the continent. Since its establishment in 2003, Phase3 has played a pivotal role in […]
The Nigeria Police Force, under the leadership of Inspector-General of Police IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, is proud to celebrate a landmark anniversary: 70 years of women in policing. This celebration honors seven decades of courage, resilience, and dedicated service since the first cohort of policewomen joined the Force […]
The Art of Technology Lagos 7.0 proudly announces the fourth edition of the prestigious Tech Ecosystem Awards, dedicated to celebrating the individuals, organizations, and startups driving Nigeria’s technology revolution. The Awards honor visionary leaders and pioneering innovators whose creativity and resilience continue to transform Nigeria’s tech ecosystem, fostering sustainable systems, […]
A talking point by Bayero Agabi at the 2025 Digital Africa held in abuja Nigeria. As the Fourth Industrial Revolution sweeps across the globe, artificial intelligence (AI) stands at its helm, a transformative force with the power to uplift or upend societies. For Africa, a continent of 1.4 billion people, […]
