By Blessing Emmanuel Nigeria is set to make history as it prepares to host the globally renowned Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX) for the first time, a move driven by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) to position the…
By Blessing Emmanuel The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has stated that technology should be viewed as a neutral tool that, if used appropriately, has the potential to drive Nigeria’s socio-economic growth. Inuwa…
…MTN discloses new innovations into her transformation as TechCo company By Omolola Dede Adeyanju As the growing field of project management becomes essential for creating profitable and goal-driven organisations, key stakeholders in the project management sector from across the country…
Dr Vincent Olatunji, National Commissioner, Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), was on Wednesday appointed, Chairperson, Anglophone Countries Committee of Network of African Data Protection Authorities (NADPA) by the group. Mr Babatunde Bamigboye, Head, Legal, Enforcement and Regulations, NDPC, said this…
In a move to address the persistent challenge of job placement for Nigeria’s rapidly tech talent pool, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has forged a strategic partnership with Afrovision Technologies Ltd. (Doballi), a Dubai-based AI-powered platform. The Memorandum…
By Blessing Emmanuel Industry leaders have called for the standardisation of telecom infrastructure installation to ensure the protection of the infrastructure. Speaking at the 7th Policy Implementation Assisted Forum (PIAFo) Summit on Thursday in Lagos, Telecom experts stressed that while…
…set to boost mobile connectivity in underserved areas By Blessing Emmanuel MTN Group and Airtel Africa have entered into a network infrastructure-sharing agreement in Nigeria and Uganda to enhance mobile connectivity, particularly in underserved regions. The telecom giants announced the…
Airtel Africa Foundation has donated ¦ 1 billion to the Federal Government of Nigeria in fulfilment of its pledge to support the 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) programme. During a ceremony at the Ministry of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy,…
By Blessing Emmanuel The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs (FMWA), has introduced the National Gender Digital Inclusion Strategy (NGDIS) during the United Nations 69th Session of the Commission on the…
By Blessing Emmanuel The Nigerian Senate has advanced a bill seeking to amend the Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023, with the proposal successfully scaling its second reading on Tuesday. The bill, titled “A Bill for an Act to Amend the…
