The Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s internet infrastructure by outlining key achievements and future initiatives at its annual Members’ Engagement Forum in Lagos. Speaking at the event, IXPN’s Chief Executive Officer, Muhammed Rudman, highlighted the organization’s role in enhancing local internet traffic […]
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By Professor Mike Ozekhome, SAN, CON, OFR, LL.D. I have carefully read and listened to former Nigerian military president, General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida public remorse and regrets over the atrocious annulment of the June 12,1993 presidential elections. He did this 32 whopping years later. I want to very quickly say […]
The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has summoned Galaxy Backbone, Nigeria’s government-owned information technology and shared service provider, over allegations of financial irregularities and contract breaches amounting to billions of Naira. The company has been given 72 hours to appear before the committee and provide explanations regarding multiple […]
The Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF), a division of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has officially handed over a state-of-the-art Information and Communication Technology (ICT) project to Ogun State Institute of Technology (OGITECH), Igbesa, Ogun State. The project, known as the Emerging Technologies Centre (ETC), is designed to enhance students’ […]
Microsoft has announced a significant investment of $1 million to equip one million Nigerians with Artificial Intelligence (AI) skills over the next two years. This announcement was made by the Managing Director, Microsoft Nigeria and Ghana, Ola Williams, during the Microsoft AI Tour, which was held in Lagos. According to […]
By PROF MIKE OZEKHOME, SAN, CON, OFR, FCIArb, LL.D The judiciary’s role in the ongoing controversy over local government administration in Osun State has come under intense scrutiny following conflicting court rulings on the legitimacy of elected local government officials. The crisis began when Governor Ademola Adeleke dissolved the local […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) have launched a collaborative initiative aimed at bolstering data protection in Nigeria’s telecommunications industry. The newly inaugurated Data Protection in Telecommunications Working Group (DPTWG) was established in Abuja, with a mandate to safeguard the privacy rights of over […]
By Prof. Mike Ozekhome, SAN, CON, OFR, LL.D Language serves as the bedrock of identity, a vital conduit through which culture, traditions, and history are preserved and transmitted across generations. For the Afenmai people of Edo State, Nigeria, the rich diversity of dialects has been both a cultural treasure and […]
In a heartfelt display of inclusivity and support, Hon. Kafilat Adetola Ogbara, Member of the House of Representatives for Kosofe Federal Constituency and Chairperson of the House Committee on Women Affairs and Social Development, organized a special Valentine’s Day outreach dedicated to empowering persons with disabilities. The event, held at […]
TikTok is once again available for download in the US on Apple’s App Store and Google Play after former President Donald Trump postponed the enforcement of a ban on the popular video-sharing platform. The app, owned by Chinese tech giant ByteDance, was removed from app stores on January 18 to […]
