The Computer Guild of Nigeria (CGN) has expressed profound sorrow over the untimely death of Mr. Gbolahan Awonuga, the President of the Association for Information and Communication Technology on Local Content (ICTLOCA) and the Executive Secretary of the Association of Licensed Telecommunication Operators of Nigeria (ALTON). His demise, which occurred […]
Innovation
By Andrew Agbo Abu Nigeria’s technology ecosystem is brimming with potential, yet access to funding remains a persistent challenge. Despite the existence of funding instruments like the CBN intervention funds, the Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) innovation financing, and Bank of Industry (BOI) startup support, the disbursement of these funds […]
The 2025 Omniverse Summit is set to take place from February 25th to 28th at the Landmark Event Center in Lagos, bringing together entrepreneurs, business owners, policymakers, and creatives to navigate and thrive in the rapidly evolving digital landscape. According to the summit’s convener, Charles Emembolu, the event is more […]
The Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s internet infrastructure by outlining key achievements and future initiatives at its annual Members’ Engagement Forum in Lagos. Speaking at the event, IXPN’s Chief Executive Officer, Muhammed Rudman, highlighted the organization’s role in enhancing local internet traffic […]
The Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF), a division of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has officially handed over a state-of-the-art Information and Communication Technology (ICT) project to Ogun State Institute of Technology (OGITECH), Igbesa, Ogun State. The project, known as the Emerging Technologies Centre (ETC), is designed to enhance students’ […]
Microsoft has announced a significant investment of $1 million to equip one million Nigerians with Artificial Intelligence (AI) skills over the next two years. This announcement was made by the Managing Director, Microsoft Nigeria and Ghana, Ola Williams, during the Microsoft AI Tour, which was held in Lagos. According to […]
TikTok is once again available for download in the US on Apple’s App Store and Google Play after former President Donald Trump postponed the enforcement of a ban on the popular video-sharing platform. The app, owned by Chinese tech giant ByteDance, was removed from app stores on January 18 to […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria is calling on radio stations to create awareness about climate change, as the world celebrates World Radio Day today, February 13, 2025. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made this call, emphasizing the crucial role radio plays in promoting diversity, peace, and […]
The Cloud Network Foundation (CNF) has urged the Federal Government to reconsider the new ATM withdrawal charges recently introduced by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), warning that such policies will further worsen the financial strain on Nigerians. The CBN, in its latest directive, announced that customers will now be […]
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has forwarded a list of 16 commissioner nominees to the State Assembly for screening and confirmation. Among the nominees are three women and key political figures, including former Majority Leader of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Umar Tanko-Tunga, and former House member, Mohammed […]
