Achieving universal internet access by 2030 will require a staggering $2.8 trillion investment, according to a new report released by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in collaboration with Saudi Arabia’s Communications, Space & Technology Commission (CST). The Connecting Humanity Action Blueprint outlines the financial and logistical challenges of extending meaningful […]
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Nigeria has made history by hosting its first Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX), cementing its position as Africa’s fastest-rising digital hub and a global player in innovation and technology. The international exhibition, inaugurated in Abuja and continuing in Lagos, marks a bold step forward for Nigeria after more than a […]
The outgoing NCS Conference Committee chaired by Prof. Saidat Adebukola ONASHOGA has concluded its tenure on a high note, marking a series of remarkable achievements that have set a new standard for future conferences. During its tenure, the committee successfully organized two major conferences, SmartEco 2024 and ConNovate 2025, […]
The Honourable Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, has called on African countries to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) as a key enabler of productivity, competitiveness and employment creation. Speaking at the Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX) Nigeria 2025 in Abuja, Tijani cautioned that Africa could be […]
The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, CCIE, has urged African nations to collaborate in building shared Artificial Intelligence (AI) infrastructure, stressing that the Africa must lead—not follow—in the ongoing Fourth Industrial Revolution. Speaking at the opening of the Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX) […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) wishes to commend Google, Microsoft, and TikTok for their continued compliance with the Code of Practice for Interactive Computer Service Platforms/Internet Intermediaries and for the submission of the 2024 compliance report. The Code which was issued jointly by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), […]
Nigerian women are making their mark on the global stage, showcasing innovative solutions and driving a new narrative of tech-led growth at the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9). Held in Yokohama, Japan, the conference, themed “Co-Create Innovative Solutions with Africa,” served as a critical platform for […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), in partnership with leading industry stakeholders including Wema Bank, Zoracom, and Medallion Data Centre, has pledged its support for the fifth edition of the Women Entrepreneurs and Executives in Tech Summit (WEETS 5.0). This endorsement underscores the growing influence of WEETS as a premier platform […]
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has commenced a sweeping investigation into organisations across key sectors of the economy over alleged data breaches and non-compliance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023. The probe will cover banks, insurers, pension operators, hospitality firms, gaming companies, and insurance brokers, among others, […]
Global data center and interconnection provider, Digital Realty, has officially launched its third data center in Lagos, South-West Nigeria, expanding its footprint in West Africa and reinforcing its commitment to powering Nigeria’s digital economy. The new facility, tagged LKK2, adds nearly 2 megawatts (MW) of IT capacity across 23,000 square […]
