In a strategic move to drive the global digital transition, Nigeria has presented a detailed roadmap to localize WSIS+20 commitments, prioritizing infrastructure development, transparent internet governance, and enhanced cybersecurity through multi-stakeholder collaboration. The strategy was announced in New York during Nigeria’s high-level side event, “Re-Imagining Digital Cooperation for Sustainable Development: […]

The program will strengthen 200 Critical Community Institutions, protect over 2 million people, and secure more than 15 million public records across Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, and South Africa. CyberSafe Foundation, with funding support from Google.org will launch Resilio Africa, a 3-year cybersecurity resilience project that aims at reducing the growing […]

The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has launched FutureMakers, a programme targeted at instilling a culture of innovation and creativity among children 15 years and below. In his keynote address at the event held on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at the Agency’s headquarters, the Executive Vice Chairman/CEO, […]

The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) has ranked the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) as one of the top five best-performing Federal Government agencies for 2025 under the ‘Transparency and Efficiency’ category, recognising the Commission’s commitment to openness, accountability, and service excellence. The announcement was made at the PEBEC Awards […]

In a landmark achievement for Nigeria’s educational and scientific community, 16-year-old Daniel Adeluyi has become the first Nigerian student in history to reach the semifinals of the prestigious Breakthrough Junior Challenge. Selected from thousands of submissions across the globe, Daniel stands among only 30 semifinalists worldwide in a competition now […]

‎ The Chairman of the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), Adebayo, has commended the Ogun State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) for its exceptional performance in protecting telecommunications infrastructure across the state. Adebayo gave the commendation during a courtesy visit to the Ogun State […]

Andrew Agbo Abu, Founder of Young Innovators of Nigeria and a respected digital transformation advocate, has been elected as the new Chairman of the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) Federal Capital Territory Chapter. The election took place during the Chapter’s Annual General Meeting in Abuja, which gathered distinguished fellows, members, and […]

The Publisher of Supertimes and Chief Executive Officer of Supermedia Communications Limited, Mr. Olusegun Hamed Olugbile, has been inducted as a Fellow of the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS). This prestigious honour represents the highest professional recognition awarded by Nigeria’s premier information technology organization. The formal induction ceremony gathered distinguished industry […]

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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.
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