Young Innovators of Nigeria (YIN), in collaboration with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) and the National Assembly Committee on Renewable Energy, has announced the 3rd Edition of the Technology Ecosystem Dialogue (TED 2025), set for September 26, 2025, at the NAF Conference Centre, Abuja. This year’s event is themed “Green […]

The countdown is on for the highly anticipated 7th edition of the Art of Technology Lagos (AOT), an annual hallmark celebrating innovation and technological advancement. Scheduled for Thursday, December 4th, 2025, this premier event is organized by the Eko Innovation Centre in collaboration with the Lagos State Ministry of Innovation, […]

The Nigerian Senate has renewed its call for stronger data governance frameworks, robust digital legislation, and greater regional collaboration across Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Sen. Salisu Abolaji, Chairman of the Senate Committee on ICT and Cybersecurity, made the remarks in Abuja on Monday at the opening of the Data Governance Initiative […]

In a landmark announcement at GITEX Nigeria 2025, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu revealed that Lagos State attracted over ₦9.3 trillion (approximately $6 billion) in technology startup funding between 2019 and 2024. This influx of capital not only cements Lagos’s status as Nigeria’s economic powerhouse but also redefines its position as Africa’s […]

Achieving universal internet access by 2030 will require a staggering $2.8 trillion investment, according to a new report released by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in collaboration with Saudi Arabia’s Communications, Space & Technology Commission (CST). The Connecting Humanity Action Blueprint outlines the financial and logistical challenges of extending meaningful […]

Nigeria has made history by hosting its first Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX), cementing its position as Africa’s fastest-rising digital hub and a global player in innovation and technology. The international exhibition, inaugurated in Abuja and continuing in Lagos, marks a bold step forward for Nigeria after more than a […]

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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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