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. […]

The Department of State Services (DSS), in partnership with the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), has achieved a major feat towards technological self-reliance in Nigeria’s security sector. Making the disclosure in Abuja, NASENI Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Khalil Suleiman Halilu, said the high-tech equipment […]

In an era increasingly defined by automation, artificial intelligence, and digital systems, experts have called for renewed focus on empathy, trust, and human connection in communication. This was the key message at the Rehumanising Communication Summit, held virtually on Thursday, October 16, 2025. Convened by Mololuwa Rachael Olabode and Oreoluwa […]

The Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, CCIE, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) for national development, innovation, and global competitiveness during a Fireside Chat at the AI Stage of the Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX) 2025 in Dubai. Speaking on the theme of Nigeria’s AI journey, […]

  The Federal Government of Nigeria has called on the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to reconsider its decision to embark on an industrial strike, emphasising that constructive dialogue remains the most effective and sustainable path toward resolving all outstanding issues in the tertiary education sector. In a joint […]

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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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Dr. Bayero Agabi

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