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…
The Lagos State Government, in collaboration with the National Social Safety-Net Coordinating Office (NASSCO), has launched a three-day training programme for field personnel aimed at updating the National Social Register (NSR) using the National Identification Number (NIN). This initiative is…
Nigeria is ready to thrive in the digital economy by leveraging its youth and global demand for digital skills, says Francis Sani. Sani is Technical Adviser (Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Capital) to the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr…
NASA and SpaceX successfully launched the Crew-10 mission to the International Space Station on Friday, from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. This mission carries four astronauts: NASA’s Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers, Japan’s Takuya Onishi,…
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) says its Idea Hatch (iHatch) programme will create 7,400 direct and indirect jobs through training of ICT Hub managers across the country. Director-General of NITDA, Malam Kashifu Inuwa, said this at the closing ceremony…
By Blessing Emmanuel The Nigerian Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, along with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF), has reaffirmed its dedication to reducing the country’s digital disparity. The authorities have underscored…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, has underscored the importance of collective action in addressing Nigeria’s digital divide. Speaking at the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF) event in Lagos, Tijani urged stakeholders…
By Blessing Emmanuel The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has announced that all changes to National Identification Number (NIN) details must now be processed exclusively through its newly introduced self-service modification portal. This measure is aimed at safeguarding Nigerians from…
