The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has set up a Technical Working Group (TWG) to drive the expansion of Nigeria’s cloud infrastructure. This effort is designed to strengthen local cloud services, attract large-scale tech investments, and establish Nigeria as a key digital powerhouse in Africa. NITDA’s Director-General, Kashifu Inuwa, […]
Month: February 2025
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has entered into a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology firm, and Alami, a private company dedicated to empowering young entrepreneurs and SMEs in the tech and creative industries. This alliance seeks to advance digital transformation and bolster […]
The Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has officially handed over an advanced Information and Communication Technology (ICT) project, the Emerging Technologies Centre (ETC), to the Ogun State Institute of Technology (OGITECH), Igbesa, Ogun State. The initiative aims to enhance the learning experience of students […]
NASENI Research Director, Engr. Dr Samuel Olugbenga O. Olusunle, FNMGS, (right) receiving the Conferment Award plaque and Certificate from Prof. Akinade Sadrach Olatunji, the President of the Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society(NMGS)(left) during the Awards Night which took place at the Chida International Hotels Abuja on Wednesday 19 February 2025. […]
The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy, in collaboration with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has announced that Nigeria has been officially selected as the host country for the 2025 edition of the International Conference on Theory and Practice of Electronic Governance (ICEGOV). The confirmation, made […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has imposed fines totaling ₦150 million on several commercial banks for failing to keep their Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) stocked with cash. This regulatory move aims to address the persistent cash shortages affecting millions of Nigerians. However, the root causes of the issue extend […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reiterated the requirements outlined in its Guidelines on Management of Dormant Accounts, Unclaimed Balances, and Other Financial Assets in Banks and Other Financial Institutions in Nigeria 2024. Under these guidelines, banks and select financial institutions are mandated to publish details of dormant accounts, […]
15-year-old Ikenna Ikechukwu from Glorious Covenant School, Rivers State, has emerged as the champion of the 2024 MTN mPulse Spelling Bee. His victory in the nationwide competition, which saw over 34,000 students compete, earned him not only the prestigious title but also the unique opportunity to serve as MTN Nigeria’s […]
PalmPay marked the Valentine’s season with a special 7-day campaign aimed at giving back to its customers. While many took to social media to share gifts from loved ones, PalmPay made the season truly unforgettable with surprise giveaways, luxury experiences, and personal interactions. By bringing joy to its customers both online […]
The 2025 budget, which was approved last week and increased recurring spending while decreasing capital expenditures, was examined by the National Assembly on Tuesday. The MPs claimed that some mistakes in the approved budget made the review essential. While recurring expenditures increased by the same amount, capital expenditures were cut […]