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 […]
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The 2025 Omniverse Summit is set to take place from February 25th to 28th at the Landmark Event Center in Lagos, bringing together entrepreneurs, business owners, policymakers, and creatives to navigate and thrive in the rapidly evolving digital landscape. According to the summit’s convener, Charles Emembolu, the event is more […]
The Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s internet infrastructure by outlining key achievements and future initiatives at its annual Members’ Engagement Forum in Lagos. Speaking at the event, IXPN’s Chief Executive Officer, Muhammed Rudman, highlighted the organization’s role in enhancing local internet traffic […]
The Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF), a division of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has officially handed over a state-of-the-art Information and Communication Technology (ICT) project to Ogun State Institute of Technology (OGITECH), Igbesa, Ogun State. The project, known as the Emerging Technologies Centre (ETC), is designed to enhance students’ […]
Microsoft has announced a significant investment of $1 million to equip one million Nigerians with Artificial Intelligence (AI) skills over the next two years. This announcement was made by the Managing Director, Microsoft Nigeria and Ghana, Ola Williams, during the Microsoft AI Tour, which was held in Lagos. According to […]
TikTok is once again available for download in the US on Apple’s App Store and Google Play after former President Donald Trump postponed the enforcement of a ban on the popular video-sharing platform. The app, owned by Chinese tech giant ByteDance, was removed from app stores on January 18 to […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria is calling on radio stations to create awareness about climate change, as the world celebrates World Radio Day today, February 13, 2025. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made this call, emphasizing the crucial role radio plays in promoting diversity, peace, and […]
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has unveiled new guidelines for power tariff hikes, providing a framework for electricity distribution companies (DisCos) to follow. The latest order, signed by NERC Chairman, Sanusi Garba, stated that pursuant to the provisions of the Electricity Act 2023, the commission is obligated to review […]
The Cloud Network Foundation (CNF), a leading non-governmental organization in Nigeria, has called on the federal government to reassess the recently approved 50% hike in telecoms tariffs, warning of its potential economic and social repercussions. The increase, which was announced by the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy and subsequently […]
Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved two significant initiatives aimed at enhancing the country’s digital infrastructure. The first initiative, the Nigeria Universal Communication Access Project, seeks to provide connectivity to over 21 million people in underserved communities across 4,834 rural areas. The Minister of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy, […]