Former Senator Ayodele Arise has criticized the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) for diverting its focus from national identity registration to issuing multipurpose payment cards. Speaking on Tech TV, Arise, who chairs Card Technologies Limited, warned that the proposed card could create security risks, economic disruptions, and unnecessary complications. He […]
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AltSchool Africa, a global talent organization has partnered with Bybit to establish the Bybit Academy, offering 1,000 scholarships to African students, an initiative that aims to provide accessible, technology-focused education, equipping students with skills to thrive in a digital economy. Bybit’s COO and co-founder, Helen Liu, through a statement revealed […]
Oando Clean Energy Limited (OCEL) and the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop a 1.2 gigawatt (GW) solar energy project in Nigeria. This was revealed by Oando through a press release where it further unveiled that the project is part of the $950 […]
Tech Unite Africa (TUA) is set to return for its fourth edition, promising an unparalleled convergence of technology, innovation, and business. Scheduled for March 27, 2025, at the Muson Convention Center in Lagos, Nigeria, this year’s event aims to be the largest networking platform for the African tech industry, […]
In a major push toward digital governance, Galaxy Backbone (GBB), Nigeria’s leading digital infrastructure provider, has commenced Govmail training for over 300 civil servants across various government agencies. The training, scheduled throughout March 2025, targets Email Administrators and Heads of ICT from Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). The goal is […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has called on key industry players—including government agencies, mobile network operators, infrastructure providers, equipment manufacturers, development partners, and telecom trade groups—to strengthen collaboration in expanding digital inclusion across Nigeria. Speaking at the Industry-Focused Stakeholders’ Engagement Session of the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF) in […]
Plans are underway towards building a United Kingdom/Nigeria National Cybersecurity Architecture. The UK/Nigeria Inward Cyber Trade Mission is to be facilitated by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA). Director-General National Information Technology Development Agency NITDA,Kashifu Inuwa CCIE at the meeting with some UK delegates on Monday in Abuja, said […]
The Computer Guild of Nigeria (CGN) has expressed profound sorrow over the untimely death of Mr. Gbolahan Awonuga, the President of the Association for Information and Communication Technology on Local Content (ICTLOCA) and the Executive Secretary of the Association of Licensed Telecommunication Operators of Nigeria (ALTON). His demise, which occurred […]
By Andrew Agbo Abu Nigeria’s technology ecosystem is brimming with potential, yet access to funding remains a persistent challenge. Despite the existence of funding instruments like the CBN intervention funds, the Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) innovation financing, and Bank of Industry (BOI) startup support, the disbursement of these funds […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is spearheading efforts to develop a unified portal for all government services, aligning with the federal government’s ambitious goal of digitizing 75% of government services by 2027. Building on past attempts at centralized e-government platforms like OneGov.net, this renewed initiative draws from global […]
