The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has issued a directive requiring all licensees that have implemented shareholding changes exceeding 10% without prior regulatory approval to regularize these infractions within a 45-day grace period. In a notice published on its official website, the Commission stated that the directive is issued under its […]
United States military forces, under the direction of President Donald Trump, carried out a series of airstrikes against Islamic State (ISIS) terrorists in northwestern Nigeria on Christmas Day. The operation was conducted in coordination with Nigerian authorities, according to U.S. Africa Command. President Trump announced the strikes in a post […]
The Federal Government has introduced a mandatory vehicle recycling fee set to take effect in 2026, marking a significant step toward formalizing the nation’s automotive recycling sector and promoting sustainable vehicle management practices. The policy was announced by the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) as part of a […]
The ancient city of Kano buzzed with excitement on Saturday as cyclists and sports lovers from across the country converged for Cycling Kano 2025, a historic first for competitive cycling in Northern Nigeria. Isa Momoh, a professional cyclist from Kaduna State, emerged winner of the […]
As Presented by the President, Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) “Safeguarding Digital Sovereignty in the Age of Global Cooperation: Nigeria’s Data Privacy Imperatives in the Context of the FIRS–France MoU” Executive Summary On 10 December 2025, the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with France’s tax […]
Renowned entrepreneur, technologist, and philanthropist, Mr. Tim Akano, has been honored with Distinguished Alumnus Awards from Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) and Baptist Day School, Oluponna. The awards, both conferred in November 2025, recognize his lifelong contributions to education, mentorship, technology, and community development. An OAU graduate of the Class of […]
A new foundation named in honor of the late Professor Gabriel Olalere Ajayi, pioneer Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has been established to bolster Nigeria’s digital transformation agenda. The Professor Gabriel Olalere Ajayi Foundation was formally launched in Lagos alongside a memorial lecture celebrating his legacy. […]
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, […]
