The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has officially elevated its Information and Communication Technology (ICT) unit to a full department, appointing Deputy Comptroller-General (DCG) KI Adeola to lead the newly established ICT-Modernization Department. This key development was announced in a statement released by Abdullahi Maiwada, Chief Superintendent of Customs, on Wednesday, […]

BY PROF MIKE A.A. OZEKHOME, SAN, CON, OFR, LL.D. INTRODUCTION In a historic moment that has echoed through the corridors of Nigeria’s judicial history, President Bola Tinubu, on Friday the 23rd of August, 2024, administered the oath of office to Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria […]

BY PROF MIKE A. A. OZEKHOME, SAN, CON, OFR, LL.D INTRODUCTION In the heart of Nigeria, nestled in the ancient city of Benin, lives a great name that resonates with power, resourcefulness, entrepreneurship, influence, benevolence, generosity, philanthropy, altruism, social conscience, public spiritedness and exemplary leadership. “Be not afraid of greatness. Some […]

NeuRaL AI, a leading provider of Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions, has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the growth of AI in Nigeria. Speaking at the NITRA ICT Growth Conference 4.0, themed “Impact of AI on National Development: Prospects, Policies, and Challenges in Nigeria,” Dr. Oluseyi Akindeinde, Founder of Hyperspace and […]

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has confirmed that the Federal Government’s September 14 deadline for the mandatory linkage of the National Identification Number (NIN) with Subscriber Identity Modules (SIM) remains unchanged. In a statement released by Dr. Kayode Adegoke, NIMC’s Head of Corporate Communications, the commission assured Nigerians that […]

BY PROF MIKE OZEKHOME,SAN, CON, OFR “Greatness is not measured by what a man or woman accomplishes, but by the opposition he or she has overcome to reach his goals.” -Dorothy Height In my little way and from my very small window and little corner, I enjoy celebrating people – […]

From Kenechukwu Obiajuru, Yenagoa The Bayelsa State Government has responded to concerns over the prolonged blackout in Yenagoa, the state capital, which was due to the vandalization of 13 high-voltage 132 transmission towers along the Owerri-Ahoada-Yenagoa between Ahoada in Rivers State and Igbogene in Bayelsa State According to Engr. Olice […]

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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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