Following his confirmation by the Nigerian Senate, Idris Ibikunle Olorunnimbe has officially assumed the role of Chairman of the Board of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). His appointment, announced in August 2025 by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, marks a strategic step in Nigeria’s ongoing efforts to strengthen governance, innovation, and […]

  The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has called on key industry players—including government agencies, mobile network operators, infrastructure providers, equipment manufacturers, development partners, and telecom trade groups—to strengthen collaboration in expanding digital inclusion across Nigeria. Speaking at the Industry-Focused Stakeholders’ Engagement Session of the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF) in […]

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’ […]

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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.
This volume meticulously details the pivotal developments, policies, key figures, challenges, and innovations that have profoundly shaped Nigeria's ICT landscape. It also highlights how various sectors have leveraged digital technologies to innovate and boost their income.
Take a visual journey from Nigeria's very first telephone call, made by Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, with accompanying historical pictures, to the intricate switches of old, and witness their remarkable evolution into today's cutting-edge innovations.
According to early reviews, "The Nigeria Digital Heroes: Volume 1" is an indispensable resource for research organizations, educational institutions, personal libraries, and the general public eager to understand the remarkable growth of Nigeria's new digital economy.
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Dr. Bayero Agabi

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