Phase3 Telecom, West Africa’s leading digital infrastructure and technology provider, has reaffirmed its commitment to Africa’s connected future by participating as a Platinum Sponsor at the CCT Africa 2025 Summit. The high-profile event, which will take place from July 7–9 in Mauritius, brings together top executives from the cloud, content, […]

In a landmark enforcement action, the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has fined Multichoice Nigeria a staggering ₦766,242,500 for violating the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA). Investigations revealed: Illegal cross-border transfer of Nigerian subscribers’ data; Intrusive and disproportionate data processing of both subscribers and their non-subscriber friends; Breach of privacy […]

In a bold move to bridge Nigeria’s digital and energy divide, Galaxy Backbone Limited (GBB) and the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at driving inclusive development across underserved communities, higher institutions, and public institutions nationwide. The strategic partnership was formalized during a […]

  The Digital Bridge Institute (DBI) and Miva Open University, Abuja, have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at advancing digital innovation, education, and technology-driven development in Nigeria. Both institutions on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at DBI’s headquarters in Abuja, formalizing a new chapter of collaboration in […]

The Nigeria Information Technology Reporters Association (NITRA) and the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) have announced a high-level industry forum aimed at developing a practical roadmap for the implementation of the Critical National Information Infrastructure (CNII) Bill and ensuring the long-term sustainability of Nigeria’s telecom sector. The […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, on his historic and unanimous election as Chairperson of the Council of the World Customs Organisation (WCO)—the first Nigerian to hold the prestigious post in the organisation’s 73-year history. The election took place on […]

The Executive Secretary/CEO of the National Institute For Cultural Orientation (NICO), Otunba Biodun Ajiboye has extended warm congratulations and heartfelt wishes to prominent Nigerian leaders on their birthdays, all celebrated today, June 25, 2025. In an official statement issued on Wednesday, Otunba Ajiboye conveyed felicitations celebrating the 60th birthday of […]

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The Nigeria Digital Heroes: Volume 1
The long-awaited book, "The Nigeria Digital Heroes: Volume 1," is finally here! This groundbreaking work is the first of its kind to comprehensively chronicle the evolution and development of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in Nigeria, tracing its journey from the post-colonial era to the present day.
This volume meticulously details the pivotal developments, policies, key figures, challenges, and innovations that have profoundly shaped Nigeria's ICT landscape. It also highlights how various sectors have leveraged digital technologies to innovate and boost their income.
Take a visual journey from Nigeria's very first telephone call, made by Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, with accompanying historical pictures, to the intricate switches of old, and witness their remarkable evolution into today's cutting-edge innovations.
According to early reviews, "The Nigeria Digital Heroes: Volume 1" is an indispensable resource for research organizations, educational institutions, personal libraries, and the general public eager to understand the remarkable growth of Nigeria's new digital economy.
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Dr. Bayero Agabi

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