The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and Wigwe University are laying the groundwork for a far-reaching collaboration centred on artificial intelligence (AI) research, agricultural innovation and digital talent development, following a high-level engagement between both institutions in Abuja. The discussions, led by Wigwe University Vice-Chancellor Professor Marwan Al-Akaidi and […]
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By Hilary Damissah _In this piece, Hilary Damissah reflects on the man Chief Leo Stan Ekeh, describing him as an apostle of digital transformation, a business enigma, a trailblazer, a pathfinder, a disruptor, an embodiment of techprenuership, and humanist._ In Nigeria’s technology ecosystem, there are names that represent companies, names […]
Long before Silicon Valley became synonymous with innovation and decades before Artificial Intelligence entered everyday conversation, a 20-year-old Nigerian student named Mudashirur Ayeni dreamed of a technological future. His vision, however, was met not with funding or acclaim, but with suspicion, humiliation, and a referral to a psychiatric hospital. According […]
As he turns 70 on February 22, 2026, Nigeria’s foremost technology entrepreneur and Chairman of Zinox Group, Leo Stan Ekeh, has chosen to mark the milestone not with lavish celebration but with a substantial investment in the nation’s future. Rather than hosting a birthday gathering, Ekeh is funding 1,000 university […]
By Tim Akano This is it! A voice not heard since 1796 (230 years), will be onstage, shortly. What’s next? Regarding America, is it the final chapter or a forging fire? After The Great Reconfiguration, what will be the fate of the seven pillars holding our current civilization: Technology, Trade, […]
By Naeemah Junaid The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has held strategic discussions with representatives of Trust Stamp, a NASDAQ-listed global technology company, to explore potential areas of partnership aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s digital trust framework and advancing innovation within the digital economy. The meeting, chaired by NITDA Director […]
By Naeemah Junaid The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening digital capacity in the public service. Speaking at the Digital Literacy for All (DL4ALL) training awards programme, Inuwa said Nigeria is targeting 95 per cent digital […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has recognised outstanding corps members serving as Digital Literacy Champions with the presentation of ₦3.5 million and eight laptops. The award, presented by the NITDA Director-General, Malam Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, formed part of efforts to encourage excellence and strengthen the Agency’s partnership with […]
The protest at the National Assembly over the Senate’s refusal to mandate electronic transmission of election results is more than a civic demonstration. It is a loud expression of public distrust in Nigeria’s electoral process and a demand for reforms that reflect the digital age. At the heart of the […]
In an age defined by digital connectivity, personal information has become a crucial asset that powers innovation, commerce, and communication. However, as more data moves online, the threats of unauthorized access, breaches, and improper use also increase. Nigeria has responded by establishing a structured data governance system designed to uphold […]