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 […]

The Art of Technology Lagos 7.0 proudly announces the fourth edition of the prestigious Tech Ecosystem Awards, dedicated to celebrating the individuals, organizations, and startups driving Nigeria’s technology revolution. The Awards honor visionary leaders and pioneering innovators whose creativity and resilience continue to transform Nigeria’s tech ecosystem, fostering sustainable systems, […]

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 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 Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, CCIE, has described corps members and interns as key drivers of technological innovation, urging them to turn their creative ideas into viable startups capable of solving Nigeria’s real-life challenges. He made the call at the grand finale […]

As part of efforts at implementing the presidential priority area of strengthening national security by providing robust cybersecurity measures that will not only safeguard the nation’s digital infrastructure but also contribute to the overall peace and prosperity of the nation, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), is set to […]

Collaborate Lagos is returning bigger and bolder at Art of Technology Lagos 7.0 (AOT 7.0) with a mission to unlock opportunities for innovation-driven startups and scale impactful solutions across Africa’s most dynamic tech hub. This year’s edition offers a ₦25 million prize pool, comprising cash, mentorship, investor access, and ecosystem […]

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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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