Digital Society Nigeria, a national coalition of technology professionals, policymakers, and digital advocates, has extended heartfelt congratulations to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the occasion of his 74th birthday, praising his administration’s unwavering commitment to advancing Nigeria’s digital transformation agenda. In a statement signed by the National Leader of Digital […]
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The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has launched a specialised training programme aimed at empowering Nigerian women with cybersecurity skills and increasing their participation in the country’s growing digital security workforce. The training, tagged “Cyber for Women”, was organised by NITDA in collaboration with Women in Cybersecurity and held on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 in Abuja. Speaking at the event, NITDA’s Director […]
As part of the government’s commitment to strengthen online safety for children and digital literacy while safeguarding the welfare of young Nigerians has began public consultations on plans to introduce age restrictions on social media use. Announcing the initiative on Tuesday via his official X account, the Minister of […]
Nigeria’s telecommunications and broadcasting infrastructure faces imminent disruption as China Great Wall Industry Corporation (CGWIC) has issued a 30-day ultimatum to suspend operations of the NigComSat-1R satellite over an outstanding debt of $11.44 million, a move that threatens military communications, television broadcasting, and internet services nationwide. In a letter addressed […]
As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes how people create, communicate, and consume media, one critical question is emerging: how do we ensure technology evolves without eroding human culture, creativity, and lived experience? This question will take center stage at MarkHack 5.0, Nigeria’s leading marketing, media, and innovation conference, scheduled for Thursday, […]
By Daniel Nnamani and Doreen Austins Dr. Emmanuel Ekuwem, Chairman of the Telecom Group and former Secretary to the Akwa Ibom State Government, has called on the Federal Government to establish a dedicated Science, Technology, and Innovation Trust Fund to drive creativity, innovation, and technological spinoffs in Nigeria’s space and […]
Services of the 5G for mobile phones are still limited in Nigeria, reckons SONNY ARAGBA-AKPORE Nearly five years after the introduction of the fifth generation (5G) technology for mobile telephones in Nigeria, the services are still skeletal and largely limited to parts of the urban centres. Even at that, not every urban […]
To the digital ANTICIPATOR and Saint Leo of all Stars from the Ekeh Universe – the Oracles of the digital world salute you as you celebrate a deserved success with honour. Today, the digital world does not only honour you as you celebrate, but acclaim and also cherish your Masterclass contributions […]
The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has called on Nigeria’s public service to undergo a fundamental shift from traditional bureaucratic processes to digital excellence, as he addressed the official launch of the Civil Service Technology Empowerment for Capacity and High Performance (CIVTECH) Programme […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and Wigwe University are laying the groundwork for a far-reaching collaboration centred on artificial intelligence (AI) research, agricultural innovation and digital talent development, following a high-level engagement between both institutions in Abuja. The discussions, led by Wigwe University Vice-Chancellor Professor Marwan Al-Akaidi and […]