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 […]
Technology
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 […]
The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has received the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) Annual Report from the Association’s President, Adesola Akinsanya. The presentation took place following a briefing by NiRA leadership on the Association’s yearly activities, key milestones, and ongoing efforts to […]
MarkHack 5.0, Nigeria’s premier marketing, media, and technology conference, will host the official unveiling of Ad-Agency GPT—Africa’s first generative AI platform purpose- built for marketing and advertising agencies. The platform will be introduced by Tomi Davies, Collaborator-in-Chief at TVC Labs and founding President of ABAN, alongside Dr. Victor ‘Gbenga Afolabi, […]
The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency, Kashifu Inuwa CCIE, has called on public institutions and organisations to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) responsibly while prioritising human accountability, policy frameworks, and digital skills development. Speaking at the International Civil Service Conference 2026, held at the Eagles Square in […]
As Africa’s digital journey gains momentum, conversations surrounding Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), identity management, inclusion, and secure ecosystems have become essential to the continent’s sustainable development agenda. In alignment with this focus, Galaxy Backbone Limited sent a delegation led by its Managing Director/CEO, Prof. Ibrahim Adeyanju, and the Executive Director […]
The Young Innovators of Nigeria (YIN) has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) to establish a strategic collaboration for the co-hosting and joint implementation of the Technology Ecosystem Dialogue (TED). The agreement, finalized today, marks a significant milestone in efforts to drive innovation, […]
Senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, has called on the Federal Government to take strong economic measures against South African businesses operating in Nigeria following renewed xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa. The former Governor of Edo State specifically advocated for the revocation of operating licences of MTN Nigeria […]
The Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has underscored the central role of policy as an enabler of Nigeria’s digital transformation. Speaking during a panel session at the IoT West Africa Conference on the theme “The LagosAbuja Digital Corridor: Building Africa’s Next Data Centre and Cloud Hub”, the […]
In a significant move to bolster national security through digital innovation, the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS), Abuja Chapter, has proposed a strategic collaboration with the Ministry of Defence, aimed at bridging the gap between Nigeria’s defense requirements and the country’s burgeoning technology ecosystem. The proposal was presented during a high-level […]