The Early Days: When Connection Was a Luxury Not too long ago, making a phone call in Nigeria was a test of patience and privilege. In the era dominated by the Nigerian Telecommunications Limited (NITEL), access to telephone lines was scarce, unreliable, and often limited to government offices and a […]
At first glance, the latest industry analysis reads like a ledger of familiar figures—subscriber gains, market shares, incremental rises and falls. Yet, beneath this arithmetic lies something far more evocative: a nation stirring into a fuller digital consciousness, and within that awakening, Globacom moving not as a sprinter in a […]
Nigeria is ramping up efforts to strengthen its digital sovereignty through the development of a robust national software infrastructure and an enhanced digital governance framework. The move is part of a broader strategy aimed at securing the nation’s data, fostering local technological capacity, and positioning the country for long-term digital […]
The West Africa Telecommunications Regulators Assembly (WATRA) has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering a secure, inclusive, and resilient digital ecosystem across the region following the successful conclusion of its 4th Working Groups Meeting in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Hosted by Autorité de Régulation des Communications Électroniques et des Postes du Burkina […]
Following exhilarating meets in Calabar and Jos, anticipation has reached a fever pitch as the season draws to a close in Ibadan. The four-day event promises high-energy performances, bringing together some of the country’s most talented young athletes competing across the Cadet, Junior, Youth, and Senior categories. Schools from across […]
Quest Merchant Bank Limited has officially unveiled a refreshed brand identity, marking a significant milestone in its transformation journey following its recent name change. The new identity underscores the Bank’s renewed strategic focus and commitment to delivering value-driven financial solutions to institutions and investors. The rebranding reflects Quest Merchant Bank’s […]
In a recent press statement, the Honourable Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, the Federal Government has signalled its intention to work collaboratively with the private sector and key stakeholders towards the establishment of a Cybersecurity Coordination Council. This initiative is aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s collective […]
The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has called on African nations to urgently establish domestic cloud infrastructure and assert control over their data, warning that failure to do so could entrench long-term digital dependence on foreign powers. Speaking at a high-level session during […]
The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has called for a paradigm shift in how cybersecurity is approached, warning that the era of treating it solely as an IT issue is over. Speaking at the GITEX Africa 2026, Inuwa emphasized that the rapid rise […]
Indigenous card manufacturing firm CardForte has called for stronger institutional and policy backing for local manufacturers, emphasizing their critical role in strengthening Nigeria’s payments infrastructure and reducing dependence on foreign providers. Speaking in a recent interview, the company’s Co – Founder, Seun Lawal, highlighted the strategic importance of building local […]
