The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, CCIE, has urged African nations to collaborate in building shared Artificial Intelligence (AI) infrastructure, stressing that the Africa must lead—not follow—in the ongoing Fourth Industrial Revolution. Speaking at the opening of the Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX) […]
When Globacom entered Nigeria’s telecoms market in August 2003, mobile communication was a luxury, with SIM cards costing the equivalent of ₦300,000 at today’s exchange rate. Its disruptive debut transformed what was once inaccessible into an everyday necessity, pioneering affordability and accessibility at scale. From the outset, Glo challenged industry […]
In a world where technology and innovation shape progress, the Rise Up and Sparkle Initiative (RUSI) has taken a bold step to spotlight young female achievers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The STEM Trailblazer Awards 2025, held across Lagos, Ogun State, and Abuja, were not just a celebration […]
Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has been venerated by the Executive Secretary/CEO of the National Institute for Cultural Orientation (NICO), Otunba Biodun Ajiboye as symbolic deity and not just a mere legend. Speaking at an event organized by Oduduwa Heritage Home in collaboration with Parliamentarian Gabriel Magno at the Legislative […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) wishes to commend Google, Microsoft, and TikTok for their continued compliance with the Code of Practice for Interactive Computer Service Platforms/Internet Intermediaries and for the submission of the 2024 compliance report. The Code which was issued jointly by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), […]
Nigerian women are making their mark on the global stage, showcasing innovative solutions and driving a new narrative of tech-led growth at the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9). Held in Yokohama, Japan, the conference, themed “Co-Create Innovative Solutions with Africa,” served as a critical platform for […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), in partnership with leading industry stakeholders including Wema Bank, Zoracom, and Medallion Data Centre, has pledged its support for the fifth edition of the Women Entrepreneurs and Executives in Tech Summit (WEETS 5.0). This endorsement underscores the growing influence of WEETS as a premier platform […]
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has commenced a sweeping investigation into organisations across key sectors of the economy over alleged data breaches and non-compliance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023. The probe will cover banks, insurers, pension operators, hospitality firms, gaming companies, and insurance brokers, among others, […]
Global data center and interconnection provider, Digital Realty, has officially launched its third data center in Lagos, South-West Nigeria, expanding its footprint in West Africa and reinforcing its commitment to powering Nigeria’s digital economy. The new facility, tagged LKK2, adds nearly 2 megawatts (MW) of IT capacity across 23,000 square […]
At NCS ConNovate 2025, an international conference themed “Intelligent, Secure, and Sustainable Innovations for a Connected World”, Prof. Stella Chiemeke awarded ₦1 million to outstanding doctoral students as part of the event’s Doctoral Consortium. Recalling a similar event last year at NCS SmartEco 2024 where Prof. Stella Chiemeke awarded […]
