The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has unveiled plans to launch a self-service application that will streamline the National Identification Number (NIN) enrollment process for Nigerians in the diaspora. The initiative, announced during a strategic meeting between Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chair of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), and Abisoye Coker-Odusote, […]

A recent report from the World Bank titled “Digital transformation drives development in Africa” revealed that improved internet access over three years contributed to a seven percent reduction in extreme poverty in Nigeria and Tanzania. The report also highlighted an eight percent increase in labor force participation and wage employment […]

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has expressed its commitment to prioritize the fulfillment of expectations from the three primary stakeholders in the industry: Consumers, Licenses/Industry, and the Government, as part of its overarching agenda. Aminu Maida, the Executive Vice Chairman (EVC), communicated this strategic focus during a media session in […]

CBN Undergoes Major Restructuring: Plans to Relocate Key Departments to Lagos Amidst Staff Discontent The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is undergoing significant changes under the leadership of Governor Yemi Cardoso, with plans to relocate major departments from the Abuja headquarters to the former headquarters in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria. This […]

In a milestone announcement marking his initial 100 days in office, Dr. Aminu Maida, the freshly appointed Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has revealed a comprehensive strategy aimed at sustaining and advancing the nation’s telecoms industry. The plan, disclosed during a media interaction in Lagos, underscores […]

The Chairman of Cloud Network Foundation (CNF), Abimbola Tooki, a non-governmental organization in Nigeria, expresses appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Governor of Ekiti State for the recent appointments of two foundation members to significant roles at the federal and state levels. Founding members Otunba Biodun Ajiboye and […]

Phase 3, a prominent independent digital infrastructure entity boasting Points-of-Presence (POPs), colocation facilities, and Network Operation Centers (NOCs) in Nigeria, gears up for an innovative approach to telecoms and tech service layers in the coming year. Read Also: NCC Reaffirms Commitment to Technology-Neutral Telecom Regulation Acquiring a National Long-Distance Operator (NLDO) […]

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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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