The Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) is pleased to announce the inauguration of the 2025-2027 National Executive Council (NEC) with Bayo Mohammed Onimode as Chairman of its Conferences Committee. This comes after a successful election, where Bayo emerged as the winner. I wish to say that our outlined vision for the […]
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The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, CCIE, has urged African nations to collaborate in building shared Artificial Intelligence (AI) infrastructure, stressing that the Africa must lead—not follow—in the ongoing Fourth Industrial Revolution. Speaking at the opening of the Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX) […]
In a world where technology and innovation shape progress, the Rise Up and Sparkle Initiative (RUSI) has taken a bold step to spotlight young female achievers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The STEM Trailblazer Awards 2025, held across Lagos, Ogun State, and Abuja, were not just a celebration […]
Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has been venerated by the Executive Secretary/CEO of the National Institute for Cultural Orientation (NICO), Otunba Biodun Ajiboye as symbolic deity and not just a mere legend. Speaking at an event organized by Oduduwa Heritage Home in collaboration with Parliamentarian Gabriel Magno at the Legislative […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) wishes to commend Google, Microsoft, and TikTok for their continued compliance with the Code of Practice for Interactive Computer Service Platforms/Internet Intermediaries and for the submission of the 2024 compliance report. The Code which was issued jointly by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), […]
The Cloud Network Foundation, a key stakeholder in Nigeria’s telecoms industry, extends a warm welcome to Mr. Idris Olorunnimbe, the newly appointed Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Board. We commend President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing individuals of proven competence and vast experience to steer the communications sector. […]
In a decisive policy move to lower communication costs and accelerate Nigeria’s digital transformation, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has permanently abolished the 5 per cent excise duty on telecommunications services. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) confirmed the development, describing it as a relief for over 172 million active subscribers and […]
The United States Department of State now mandates that all Nigerian visa applicants disclose their social media history from the past five years as part of the visa application process. The policy announced on Monday by the U.S. Mission in Nigeria via X (formerly Twitter), warns that failure to provide […]
IHS Nigeria, a subsidiary of IHS Holding Limited, has stressed that protecting Nigeria’s communications infrastructure is critical to building a stronger digital economy. The company reaffirmed its commitment to working with government and industry stakeholders to create a resilient infrastructure landscape that can support the nation’s digital growth. Speaking in […]
Nigeria’s telecommunications sector is entering a new era of growth, with fresh investments, stronger governance, and renewed optimism driving the industry forward. This was the assurance of Engr. Gbenga Adebayo, Chairman of the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), who spoke over the weekend at the unveiling of […]
