As newly appointed Ministers take up their roles, the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector, represented by the Nigeria Information Technology Reporters Association (NITRA), has warmly congratulated Dr. Bosun Tijani, the new Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy. In a heartfelt letter addressed to Minister Tijani, Mr. Chike Onwuegbuchi, […]
Month: September 2023
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said it remains committed to its regulatory role of continually implementing requisite reforms to strengthen the communications sector in Nigeria. The Executive Commissioner, Stakeholder Management at the NCC, Adeleke Adewolu, stated this while addressing stakeholders at the combined second and third quarters 2023 meeting […]
In a heartwarming event that highlighted the importance of fostering digital literacy and innovation among young minds, Kashifu Inuwa CCIE, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has emphasised the agency’s unwavering commitment to empowering the youths to shape Nigeria’s destiny through technology. Inuwa said this […]
…As He Resumes Office. Addresses Staff L-R: Secretary to the Agency, National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Dr. (Mrs.) Olayinka Komolafe; Coordinating Director, Science Infrastructure Directorate, NASENI, Prof. Ibrahim Gaya; Chairman, Presidential Implementation for the Nigerian/Czech Republic Technology Transfer Agreement, Dr. Mohammed Dahiru ; Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of NASENI, Mr. Khalil Halilu; and Coordinating […]
Nigeria is set to play host to 54 African nations and other continental Internet governance stakeholder blocs at the 2023 Africa Internet Governance Forum (AfIGF 2023) in Abuja from 18th to 21 September, 2023. This year’s event, being the 12th edition of the annual forum, is being hosted by the […]
In a historic moment for Lagos State, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, along with other government officials and stakeholders, took the inaugural ride on the long-awaited Lagos Blue Line Rail as it commenced operations today. The highly anticipated rail service, managed by the Lagos State Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), officially opened […]
L-R: General Manager, Enterprise Development Center, Olawale Anifowose; Director Enterprise Development Centre & Program Director, Mastercard Foundation, Nneka Okekearu; Director, MTN Foundation, Dr. Mosun Belo-Olusoga, Director MTN Foundation, Dennis Okoro and Consultant, Enterprise Development Centre, Morounfayo Williams at the media parley of the MTN Foundation Y’ellopreneur capacity-building initiative held at […]
Globacom has signified its intention to again sponsor this year’s edition of Ofala Festival billed for Ime Obi, Onitsha, Anambra State, from October 14 to 15, 2023. The company at a press conference held by the Ofala Festival Organising Committee at the Ime Obi, Obi’s Palace, Onitsha, on Thursday said that its support for the […]
Director, Zonal Offices Directorate, NITDA, Babajide Ajayi, Delivering the DG’s Keynote Address at the Stakeholders’ Engagement Meeting in Uyo. In its drive to partner and collaborate with stakeholders, create awareness and visibility of the programmes of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) as well as provide opportunity for states […]
The Nigerian Federal Government has initiated a call for applications from researchers of Nigerian origin worldwide to contribute to the development of the National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy. The announcement was made by Dr. Bosun Tijani, the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, through a series of tweets, where […]