Muhammed Rudman, Managing Director of the Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN), has emphasized that strengthening local internet traffic exchange is crucial for Nigeria’s digital economy, calling it a strategic necessity for improving speed, security, and national resilience. Speaking at the recent AfriTECH 5.0 Forum in Lagos, Rudman explained that […]
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Paystack, a leading Nigerian payments technology company owned by Stripe, has suspended its co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, Ezra Olubi, following public allegations of sexual misconduct with a subordinate. The allegations first emerged on social media on November 12, 2025, triggering widespread online criticism and public outrage. In response to […]
Dr. Bayero Agabi hosted the Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, in a fireside chat at Digital Nigeria 2025. The session, which focused on data sovereignty, formed part of the main event and attracted the largest audience, serving as both the opening segment and the […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the reappointment of Brigadier-General Mohammed Buba Marwa (rtd) as Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for a second five-year term, extending his leadership of the agency until 2031. Marwa was first appointed in January 2021 by former President Muhammadu Buhari, after […]
The Nigeria Computer Society (NCS), the umbrella body for all Information Technology associations and professionals in Nigeria, has endorsed the proposed National Digital Economy and e-Governance Bill No 11219 of 2025 following an open hearing before the Joint Committee of the Senate and House of Representatives on Information and Communication […]
Following his confirmation by the Nigerian Senate, Idris Ibikunle Olorunnimbe has officially assumed the role of Chairman of the Board of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). His appointment, announced in August 2025 by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, marks a strategic step in Nigeria’s ongoing efforts to strengthen governance, innovation, and […]
The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Idris Ibikunle Olorunnimbe as Chairman of the Board of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), following a thorough screening by its Committee on Communications. During Tuesday’s plenary session, the Senate adopted the committee’s report and also approved the appointments of the following as Commissioners […]
Phase3 Telecom, West Africa’s leading independent fibre-optic infrastructure and connectivity provider, has announced the celebration of its 22nd anniversary, marking more than two decades of driving digital transformation, expanding network access, and enabling seamless connectivity across the continent. Since its establishment in 2003, Phase3 has played a pivotal role in […]
A talking point by Bayero Agabi at the 2025 Digital Africa held in abuja Nigeria. As the Fourth Industrial Revolution sweeps across the globe, artificial intelligence (AI) stands at its helm, a transformative force with the power to uplift or upend societies. For Africa, a continent of 1.4 billion people, […]
The Computer Professionals (Registration Council of Nigeria) (CPN) has announced Dr. Essien Eyo as its newly elected President and Chairman of Council. Dr. Eyo, a consummate Computer Scientist and the immediate past Vice-President of the council, was elected unopposed during the council’s online election held on Thursday, October 23, 2025. […]
