Nigerians were once again plunged into darkness on Wednesday following yet another collapse of the national power grid. This marks the 12th collapse of the grid in 2024, with 11 previous failures recorded between January and November. The national power grid experienced a particularly challenging period in October, when it […]
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The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is pleased to announce the release of a Whitepaper on the Framework for an Online Harms Protection Bill in Nigeria. This pivotal document was developed in collaboration with Advocacy for Policy and Innovation (API), an Africa-focused non-profit dedicated to advancing digital innovation and […]
In a decisive move toward bridging Nigeria’s digital divide and fostering an inclusive digital economy, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has urged National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members who are serving as Digital Literacy for All (DL4ALL) Initiative champions to double their […]
As part of its mandate to foster digital literacy, cultivate talents and empower Nigerians with the knowledge and skills needed, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has initiated a partnership with the Ministry of Education to revolutionise Nigeria’s educational system. This visionary effort to integrate digital literacy comprehensively into […]
TikTok, a Chinese owned social media platform, has partnered with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and Data Science Nigeria (DSN) to strengthen online safety and digital awareness in Nigeria. This was made known by Data Science Nigeria (DSN) on X, formerly Twitter, revealing that the collaboration aligns seamlessly […]
Airtel Nigeria has appointed Dinesh Balsingh as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director. This was revealed in a statement signed by the Director of Corporate Communications and CSR, Airtel Nigeria, Femi Adeniran. According to him, Balsingh brings over 20 years of experience in the telecommunications industry, having […]
Galaxy Backbone Limited, Nigeria’s foremost ICT service provider, is strengthening its efforts to foster digital transformation across the country. This was highlighted during the recent visit of Plateau State Governor, Barrister Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, to Galaxy Backbone’s corporate headquarters in Abuja, signaling a new phase of collaboration between the company […]
In a significant milestone for Nigeria’s telecommunications industry, Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the International Institute of Communications (IIC). This prestigious position highlights Nigeria’s growing influence in global telecommunications and digital innovation. The IIC, […]
The Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) is intensifying its efforts to combat financial crimes by adopting advanced technology and fostering global collaborations. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to remove Nigeria from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list, where the country was placed in February 2023 […]
Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice-Chairman and CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission, discloses the telecoms sector regulatory Commission is collaborating with the Central Bank of Nigeria to design a robust regulatory framework to address cases of fraud in mobile financial transactions as such mobile channels are becoming the ‘primary mode […]
