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 […]
Technology
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 […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has launched a dedicated innovation hub aimed at transforming National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members from job seekers into technology driven entrepreneurs and solution providers, as Nigeria grapples with a rapidly expanding youth labour force. The innovation hub, known as the NITDA Innovation […]
The Lagos State Government has released a set of Cybersecurity Guidelines, a strategic framework designed to enhance digital safety for businesses, public institutions, and residents. This development represents another decisive step in Lagos’ mission to become a SMART, secure, and globally competitive digital hub. As Africa’s fastest growing technology ecosystem, […]
Nigeria has finally added a new security layer to its .ng internet domain with the deployment of Domain Name System Security Extensions (DNSSEC), bringing to a close a process that first began in 2011. The Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) announced it has activated DNSSEC across the .ng domain, enabling […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]