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, […]
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The 10th anniversary of Young Innovators of Nigeria (YIN) is a significant milestone for Nigeria’s tech industry. Hosted by Young Innovators of Nigeria (YIN) and the Network of Incubators and Innovators in Nigeria (NIINE) to celebrate the heroes, The second Technology Ecosystem Dialogue Summit Series TEDS 2024 is set to […]
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 […]
Chief Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity and Official Spokesperson for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has resigned from his position effective immediately due to pressing family health matters. Ngelale submitted a memo to the Chief of Staff, informing him of the decision to take […]
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 – […]
Barely two weeks after his appointment by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the new President/Chief Executive Officer of the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI), Mr. Daser David, officially assumed office on Monday, 2nd September 2024, at the Institute’s headquarters in Abuja. A statement from Akin Ogunlade, Head of the Public Affairs Unit […]
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 […]
Xpress Payment Solutions Limited emerged as a prominent player at the Digivation Future Summit & Awards 2024, where Dr. (Mrs.) Markie Idowu, Group Managing Director of Xpress Payment Solutions, illuminated the company’s achievements and vision during the summit. She highlighted the impressive growth and innovation within Nigeria’s fintech sector, noting, […]