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 […]
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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, […]
Chief of Staff to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, CFR, has lauded the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) for its impressive technological advancements, product innovations, and contributions to various economic sectors. During a familiarization visit to NASENI on August 22, 2024, accompanied by Deputy […]
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Mr. Daser David as the new President and Chief Executive Officer of the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI). According to a statement by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, the President’s Special Adviser, Mr. David is an academic and industry expert with extensive knowledge of digital technologies and educational […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have joined forces to empower Nigerian startups through the iHatch Startup Incubation Programme Cohort III. In a recent statement, NITDA’s Director General, Kashifu Abdullahi, highlighted the programme’s role in fostering Nigeria’s startup ecosystem and supporting the […]
Meta and Universal Music Group (UMG) have strengthened their existing licensing partnership, broadening the scope of UMG’s music rights across Meta’s platforms. This updated agreement, announced today, extends UMG’s music rights to include WhatsApp for the first time, in addition to Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, Horizon, and Threads. The expanded deal […]
For the eighth time in Olympic history, Nigeria’s athletes returned home without a single medal after the conclusion of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. A total of 88 athletes represented Nigeria across 12 sports, but despite their efforts, none managed to make it to the podium. The country’s last hope […]
The axiom you are what you eat to a large extent, we can generally agree is true. Nutrition or if we like our diets account for the foundation of the appropriateness or otherwise of the human structure, function and wholeness of every component of the body from skin to hair, […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has committed to closely monitoring local government activities to ensure good governance, accountability, and transparency. This initiative comes in the wake of the recent Supreme Court judgment granting financial autonomy to local governments. During a national dialogue organized by Agora Policy in Abuja […]