A delegation of approximately 85 global medical professionals, scientists, and policymakers participating in Harvard University’s “Science of Defeating Malaria” leadership development course has commended the establishment of the NASENI-TROMENT Biotechnologies factory as pivotal to eradicating malaria and infectious diseases in Nigeria and across Africa. The team expressed admiration for the […]

The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has received the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) Annual Report from the Association’s President, Adesola Akinsanya. The presentation took place following a briefing by NiRA leadership on the Association’s yearly activities, key milestones, and ongoing efforts to […]

The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency, Kashifu Inuwa CCIE, has called on public institutions and organisations to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) responsibly while prioritising human accountability, policy frameworks, and digital skills development. Speaking at the International Civil Service Conference 2026, held at the Eagles Square in […]

As Africa’s digital journey gains momentum, conversations surrounding Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), identity management, inclusion, and secure ecosystems have become essential to the continent’s sustainable development agenda. In alignment with this focus, Galaxy Backbone Limited sent a delegation led by its Managing Director/CEO, Prof. Ibrahim Adeyanju, and the Executive Director […]

The Young Innovators of Nigeria (YIN) has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) to establish a strategic collaboration for the co-hosting and joint implementation of the Technology Ecosystem Dialogue (TED). The agreement, finalized today, marks a significant milestone in efforts to drive innovation, […]

African communities have long preserved the revered tradition of the Griot, the distinguished storyteller, historian, poet, musician, and custodian of cultural heritage whose role is to preserve history, entertain audiences, and pass down traditions through carefully memorized oral performances, often accompanied by the rhythmic resonance of drums. Today, that timeless […]

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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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