The Nigeria Computer Society (NCS), the nation’s foremost professional body for Information Technology practitioners, has officially announced the hosting of its landmark annual event, the NCS International Conference 2026, scheduled to take place in Jos, Plateau State. Under the theme “Harnessing Digital Innovation and Emerging Technologies for Inclusive Growth and […]
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The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) proudly announces the signing into law Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. This landmark legislation marks a transformative milestone in of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Act, 2026 by His Excellency, President Nigeria’s journey towards a secure, inclusive and digitally empowered nation. The new Act […]
The Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Air Peace, Allen Onyema, has expressed concern over the high cost of doing aviation business in Nigeria, stating that over 70 percent of airlines that commenced operations in the country have ceased to exist. He attributed this alarming rate of business failure to […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and TikTok have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at equipping Nigerian Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with digital commerce skills, tools, and opportunities to compete effectively in the digital economy. The partnership was unveiled at the launch of the TikTok Digital Commerce […]
The Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) has announced that engineers who undergo its forensic investigation training will be certified and added to a national register of specialists to investigate building collapses and other engineering failures across the country. The Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of COREN, […]
The United Kingdom government has unveiled sweeping new legislation to prevent children under 16 from accessing major social media platforms. Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the policy on Tuesday, describing it as a necessary step to shield young people from harmful and polarising online content that can negatively affect their […]
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has announced plans for the 2026 edition of ICTEL Expo, Africa’s premier platform for dialogue, collaboration, innovation, and sustainable digital development. Scheduled to hold on Tuesday, July 28 and Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at the Grand Ballroom, Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, […]
The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, has challenged Nigerian students to become active drivers of innovation and technological development, urging them to leverage emerging technologies to build solutions that can transform the nation’s economy. The Minister made the call during the official commissioning and handover […]
A delegation of approximately 85 global medical professionals, scientists, and policymakers participating in Harvard University’s “Science of Defeating Malaria” leadership development course has commended the establishment of the NASENI-TROMENT Biotechnologies factory as pivotal to eradicating malaria and infectious diseases in Nigeria and across Africa. The team expressed admiration for the […]
In a major policy address on the evolving face of warfare, Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa, has declared that technological innovation is now a matter of strategic survival for the nation. Speaking as the Special Guest of Honour at the Omniverse Africa Summit 2026 on “Innovation Day,” General […]
