The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has confirmed that the Federal Government’s September 14 deadline for the mandatory linkage of the National Identification Number (NIN) with Subscriber Identity Modules (SIM) remains unchanged. In a statement released by Dr. Kayode Adegoke, NIMC’s Head of Corporate Communications, the commission assured Nigerians that […]

From Kenechukwu Obiajuru, Yenagoa The Bayelsa State Government has responded to concerns over the prolonged blackout in Yenagoa, the state capital, which was due to the vandalization of 13 high-voltage 132 transmission towers along the Owerri-Ahoada-Yenagoa between Ahoada in Rivers State and Igbogene in Bayelsa State According to Engr. Olice […]

Xpress Payment Solutions Limited emerged as a prominent player at the Digivation Future Summit & Awards 2024, where Dr. (Mrs.) Markie Idowu, Group Managing Director of Xpress Payment Solutions, illuminated the company’s achievements and vision during the summit. She highlighted the impressive growth and innovation within Nigeria’s fintech sector, noting, […]

  As global economies continue to explore innovations and emerging technologies to drive growth and sustainable development, experts at DigiVation Future Summit and Awards 2024 have been unanimous in their calls for a new approach to repositioning Nigeria for the prospect of harnessing the nation’s digital and economic potentials. The […]

In a groundbreaking collaboration, the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) and the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) have announced a joint initiative to facilitate Nigeria’s transition to digital broadcasting. The partnership, unveiled at a press conference in Abuja, represents a significant stride in advancing the nation’s media and telecommunications sectors. NBC Director […]

Leading cybersecurity firm Digital Encode, alongside Artificial Intelligence (AI) company NeuRaL AI, and the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA), have announced their collaboration with the Nigeria Information Technology Reporters Association (NITRA) for the upcoming NITRA ICT Growth Conference 4.0. The conference, themed “Impact of AI on National Development: Prospects, Policies, […]

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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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