The Art of Technology Lagos 7.0 proudly announces the fourth edition of the prestigious Tech Ecosystem Awards, dedicated to celebrating the individuals, organizations, and startups driving Nigeria’s technology revolution. The Awards honor visionary leaders and pioneering innovators whose creativity and resilience continue to transform Nigeria’s tech ecosystem, fostering sustainable systems, […]
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The United States Department of State now mandates that all Nigerian visa applicants disclose their social media history from the past five years as part of the visa application process. The policy announced on Monday by the U.S. Mission in Nigeria via X (formerly Twitter), warns that failure to provide […]
Nigeria has taken a significant step in bolstering its cybersecurity framework with the enactment of the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act, 2024. The updated law aims to address emerging threats in the digital space, protect critical national information infrastructure, and promote safer online practices for individuals, businesses, and government agencies. […]
Nigerian Afrobeats artists are making a significant impact on the global music scene, and the nominations and big win at the 67th Grammy Awards nominations are a testament to that. The ceremony which took place on February 2, 2025, at the Arena in Los Angeles was a night to remember […]
Huawei, a global technological infrastructure and smart devices provider, has officially launched its local cloud service in Nigeria and is set to offer enhanced data sovereignty, reduced latency, and bolstered support for local businesses, aligning with Nigeria’s regulatory environment and digital transformation goals. This was unveiled at a launch event, […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is pleased to announce the release of a Whitepaper on the Framework for an Online Harms Protection Bill in Nigeria. This pivotal document was developed in collaboration with Advocacy for Policy and Innovation (API), an Africa-focused non-profit dedicated to advancing digital innovation and […]
The Nigerian Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms has unveiled a comprehensive set of tax reform bills aimed at overhauling the nation’s fiscal framework. The proposals address critical issues such as low tax compliance, economic inefficiencies, and multiple taxation while seeking to stimulate economic growth and alleviate poverty. […]
In a recent report from World of Statistics, Nigeria has been ranked fifth worldwide for average daily time spent on social media in 2024. This ranking highlights Nigeria’s growing digital economy and its population’s increasing reliance on social platforms for communication, business, and social interaction. According to the “We Are […]
BY PROF. MIKE OZEKHOME SAN, CON, OFR, FCIArb, LL.M, LL.D, D.Litt. INTRODUCTION THE CONTEXT AND CONTRADICTIONS OF NIGERIA’S MINIMUM AGE POLICY FOR UNIVERSITY ADMISSION Let me today discuss an issue that is at once emotive as it is controversial: minimum age to enroll into a tertiary institution. My dissertation is […]
The Director General and CEO of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Engr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote, has reiterated the safety and protection of the National Identity Database (NIDB) as Nigeria marks Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) Day. Represented by Engr. Lanre Yusuf, Director of Information Technology and Identity Database, during […]
