As Nigeria’s telecom industry expands into a $75.6 billion sector, stakeholders are intensifying efforts to safeguard its vital infrastructure against escalating threats, recognizing its crucial role in driving economic growth and digital transformation. The urgency of this initiative has heightened following President Bola Tinubu’s August 2024 designation of telecom facilities […]
The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), in collaboration with Image Merchants Promotion Limited, publishers of PRNigeria and Spokespersons Digest, has officially called for nominations for the 5th edition of the National Spokespersons Awards (NSA) 2025. The prestigious awards recognize outstanding spokespersons who have demonstrated excellence, transparency, and impact across […]
By Andrew Agbo Abu Nigeria’s technology ecosystem is brimming with potential, yet access to funding remains a persistent challenge. Despite the existence of funding instruments like the CBN intervention funds, the Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) innovation financing, and Bank of Industry (BOI) startup support, the disbursement of these funds […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is spearheading efforts to develop a unified portal for all government services, aligning with the federal government’s ambitious goal of digitizing 75% of government services by 2027. Building on past attempts at centralized e-government platforms like OneGov.net, this renewed initiative draws from global […]
The 2025 Omniverse Summit is set to take place from February 25th to 28th at the Landmark Event Center in Lagos, bringing together entrepreneurs, business owners, policymakers, and creatives to navigate and thrive in the rapidly evolving digital landscape. According to the summit’s convener, Charles Emembolu, the event is more […]
The Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s internet infrastructure by outlining key achievements and future initiatives at its annual Members’ Engagement Forum in Lagos. Speaking at the event, IXPN’s Chief Executive Officer, Muhammed Rudman, highlighted the organization’s role in enhancing local internet traffic […]
By Professor Mike Ozekhome, SAN, CON, OFR, LL.D. I have carefully read and listened to former Nigerian military president, General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida public remorse and regrets over the atrocious annulment of the June 12,1993 presidential elections. He did this 32 whopping years later. I want to very quickly say […]
The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has summoned Galaxy Backbone, Nigeria’s government-owned information technology and shared service provider, over allegations of financial irregularities and contract breaches amounting to billions of Naira. The company has been given 72 hours to appear before the committee and provide explanations regarding multiple […]
The Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF), a division of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has officially handed over a state-of-the-art Information and Communication Technology (ICT) project to Ogun State Institute of Technology (OGITECH), Igbesa, Ogun State. The project, known as the Emerging Technologies Centre (ETC), is designed to enhance students’ […]
Microsoft has announced a significant investment of $1 million to equip one million Nigerians with Artificial Intelligence (AI) skills over the next two years. This announcement was made by the Managing Director, Microsoft Nigeria and Ghana, Ola Williams, during the Microsoft AI Tour, which was held in Lagos. According to […]
