In a strategic move to advance national security through innovation and digital infrastructure, Galaxy Backbone Limited (GBB), Nigeria’s leading provider of ICT infrastructure and digital services, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF) to support the development and integration of Smart Police Stations […]

The Executive Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, alongside his Nasarawa State counterpart, Abdullahi Sule, and the Director-General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa, are confirmed as key speakers for the highly anticipated Lagos Future Conference 2025. Scheduled for June 14 2025, the conference will hold at the Oriental Hotel, Lagos. Director […]

In a bold move to fortify Nigeria’s digital frontiers, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in collaboration with the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), has officially announced the National Cybersecurity Conference (NCSC 2025), slated for 9th–10th July 2025 at the Abuja Continental Hotel. Unveiled at a press […]

The Nigerian Women in Information Technology (NIWIIT) proudly announces InnovateHer 2025, its 10th National Conference and 11th Annual General Meeting (AGM), scheduled to take place from June 18–19, 2025, at the UBEC Digital Resource Centre, 177 Ahmadu Bello Way, Opp. Next Cash & Carry, Kado, Mabushi, Abuja. With the timely […]

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded a landmark revenue of N1.3 trillion in the first quarter of 2025, more than doubling the N600 billion generated during the same period in 2023. Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, attributed the milestone to transformative reforms implemented under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed […]

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted contraband items, including high-tech drones and unregistered pharmaceutical products, with an estimated street value of N921 billion between January and April 2025. This was disclosed by the Comptroller General of Customs, Wale Adeniyi, during a press briefing in Lagos on Wednesday. He stated […]

The Institute of Information Management (IIM) Africa proudly announces its 2025 Global Convention, Induction, Investiture, and Awards Ceremony, a prestigious gathering of thought leaders, professionals, policymakers, and innovators across the public and private sectors. Scheduled to take place from May 12 to 17, 2025, at the University of Lagos, this […]

Nigeria has taken a significant step in bolstering its cybersecurity framework with the enactment of the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act, 2024. The updated law aims to address emerging threats in the digital space, protect critical national information infrastructure, and promote safer online practices for individuals, businesses, and government agencies. […]

The Executive Secretary/CEO of the National Institute for Cultural Orientation (NICO), Otunba Biodun Ajiboye congratulates Kwara State Governor, His Excellency, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on the occasion of his 65th birthday. In a statement issued through his Media Office, the Cultural Icon lauds AbdulRazaq’s unprecedented achievements, evidently shown through the recent commissioning […]

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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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