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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 […]
Ongoing anti-corruption campaign gained a boost on Tuesday as Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) rolled out plans for the establishment of online asset declaration system Speaking during the ‘Stakeholder Validation workshop for Asset liabilities Declaration System’ in Abuja, CCB Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Usman Bello, assured that the digital system designed […]
In a significant development for Nigeria’s digital financial landscape, Paga, one of the country’s leading fintech companies, has announced a live integration with global payments giant PayPal. The partnership enables Nigerian users to link their PayPal accounts directly to their Paga wallets, facilitating international payments and local Naira withdrawals. The […]
Nigeria’s banking industry remains one of the most tightly regulated sectors of the economy. Oversight is provided by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), which issues operating licenses to banks based on capital adequacy, governance standards, risk management, and regulatory compliance. A bank’s license determines how far it can operate, […]
By Dada Hammed Togunde A finance and governance expert has warned that Nigeria’s recurring practice of repealing, re-enacting, or extending annual budgets beyond their lawful lifespan amounts to a constitutional breach that undermines fiscal discipline and democratic accountability. In a policy intervention, Dada Hammed Togunde argued that Appropriation Acts are […]