Plans are underway towards building a United Kingdom/Nigeria National Cybersecurity Architecture. The UK/Nigeria Inward Cyber Trade Mission is to be facilitated by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA). Director-General National Information Technology Development Agency NITDA,Kashifu Inuwa CCIE at the meeting with some UK delegates on Monday in Abuja, said […]

The Computer Guild of Nigeria (CGN) has expressed profound sorrow over the untimely death of Mr. Gbolahan Awonuga, the President of the Association for Information and Communication Technology on Local Content (ICTLOCA) and the Executive Secretary of the Association of Licensed Telecommunication Operators of Nigeria (ALTON). His demise, which occurred […]

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 […]

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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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