Dr. Vincent Olatunji, National Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), has been nominated for the prestigious Giovanni Buttarelli Award 2024. The Global Privacy Assembly bestows this award to individuals demonstrating outstanding leadership and exceptional efforts in fostering international collaboration within the data privacy and […]

The National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP) has announced plans to penalize and prosecute Nigerian companies that import technologies without submitting them for evaluation and registration. This was revealed by Dr. Obiageli Amadiobi, Director-General of NOTAP, during a news conference on Monday in Abuja. Dr. Amadiobi emphasized that, […]

The House of Representatives has mandated its Committee on Digital and Information Technology to launch a comprehensive investigation into the recent data breach at the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC). This directive followed a motion moved by Adedeji Dhikrullahi Olajide, Chairman of the Committee on Digital and Information Technology, on […]

Galaxy Backbone (GBB), Nigeria’s leading digital infrastructure solutions and services organization, has recently attained the prestigious MSECB certifications in Management Systems: ISO 9001:2015 for Quality Management Systems (QMS) and ISO 22301:2019 for Business Continuity Management Systems (BCMS). These certifications reaffirm GBB’s commitment to delivering exceptional and reliable services that enhance […]

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has strongly refuted allegations of compromising sensitive data of Nigerian citizens, as recently reported. In a statement signed by Kayode Adegoke, Head of Corporate Communications, NIMC assures the public that the data of Nigerians remains secure and has not been compromised. The Commission has […]

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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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