Nigeria’s transition to a fully digital economy is gaining momentum, with the Federal Government accelerating efforts to introduce an e-governance and digital economy bill aimed at strengthening regulations for emerging technologies and driving innovation across the public sector. Speaking at the Global Partnership for Human-Centric ICT Standardisation (GIST) Nigeria Introductory […]
British-Sierra Leonean photographer and visual artist, Ejatu Shaw, is set to feature this week on African Voices, the flagship magazine programme on CNN International sponsored by Globacom. Born in 1996, Shaw is a London-based creative who earned a Master’s degree in Photography Arts from the University of Westminster in 2020. […]
The second edition of the Nigeria–South Africa Economic Diplomacy Roundtable was successfully held yesterday, bringing together key stakeholders from government, diplomatic circles, and the private sector to deepen collaboration on trade, investment, and infrastructure development within the framework of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The Roundtable served as […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has inaugurated a Multistakeholder Coordination Group to reinforce collaboration and consolidate Nigeria’s progress in digital governance. Speaking at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja, the Director-General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa, described Nigeria’s growing global recognition in digital governance as both an achievement and a […]
The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has called for urgent and coordinated national efforts to address the growing cybersecurity risks fueled by artificial intelligence (AI). Speaking ahead of the planned inauguration of a cybersecurity advisory council, Inuwa revealed that the Federal Ministry of […]
Organisers of the forthcoming public presentation of “Journalism NeXt: A Comprehensive Guide to Modern Journalism” have announced a distinguished lineup of eminent personalities expected to grace the book launch. The book, authored by Editor of TheNewsGuru (TNG), Ediri Oyibo, is scheduled for official unveiling on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have formalized a strategic partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing consumer protection, curbing fraud, and unlocking greater value across Nigeria’s telecommunications and financial ecosystems. As part of the agreement, both institutions […]
At the 2026 International Submarine Cable Resilience Summit in Porto, Portugal, a clear message resonated among global stakeholders resilience is no longer just a technical issue; it is a critical economic priority. For West Africa, this reality is both urgent and far-reaching. With a combined GDP exceeding $800 billion, the […]
NIGCOMSAT, Nigeria’s government-owned satellite company, has posted a striking jump in revenue; raking in ₦2.2 billion ($1.6 million) in 2025, up from just ₦650 million the previous year, CEO Jane Egerton-Idehen revealed. Yet the strong performance comes with a cloud of uncertainty. Nigeria’s only functioning communications satellite faces an unclear […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) have moved to bolster cybersecurity safeguards following recent concerns surrounding elements of CAC’s digital infrastructure. In a coordinated response, both agencies confirmed the activation of protective and assurance measures aligned with national cybersecurity standards, aimed at preserving […]
