MTN Nigeria has announced the selection of 25 media practitioners and digital content creators for the fifth cohort of its Media Innovation Programme (MIP), reinforcing its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s media industry through capacity building, innovation, and leadership development. The Media Innovation Programme (MIP), implemented in partnership with the School […]
Year: 2026
A new report by Rome Business School Nigeria says weak infrastructure, poor storage systems and rising economic pressure are reshaping how Nigerians eat, spend and survive. Nigeria’s food sector, valued at over $233 billion, is facing mounting pressure from infrastructure gaps, rising costs and changing consumer behaviour, according to a […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Agence des Systèmes d’Information et du Numérique (ASIN), the digital agency of the Republic of Benin, have strengthened bilateral collaboration aimed at accelerating digital transformation, advancing digital public infrastructure, and promoting innovation-driven governance across the region. The renewed commitment was highlighted […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has taken another major step toward strengthening Nigeria’s digital economy with the inauguration of a Technical Working Group (TWG) aimed at enhancing regulatory collaboration and advancing a coordinated national sandbox framework for digital innovation. The initiative is part of the Agency’s broader commitment […]
Leading digital and telecommunications company, Globacom, has paid glowing tribute to the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, during the 2026 edition of the globally celebrated Ojude Oba Festival. The event marks the 21st consecutive year of the company’s support for the cultural celebration. This year’s festival, themed “Ojude […]
Nigeria has officially commenced a comprehensive review of its telecommunications policy for the first time in 26 years, as the Federal Government moves to reposition the country’s digital economy for accelerated growth, increased investments, improved connectivity, and an estimated N1.6 trillion boost in government revenue. The planned overhaul of the […]
The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has advocated the responsible adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across public institutions, stressing the need for strong governance frameworks, human accountability, and continuous digital skills development. Speaking at the International Civil Service Conference (ICSC) 2026 held at […]
The Federal Government has assured Nigerians that there are no confirmed cases of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in the country at the moment, while emphasizing that preventive and preparedness measures have already been strengthened nationwide. This assurance comes amid recent Ebola outbreaks reported in parts of the Democratic Republic of […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reassured Nigerians that significant efforts are underway across the telecommunications industry to address persistent Quality of Service (QoS) challenges affecting subscribers in different parts of the country. The Commission acknowledged the growing concerns of consumers over dropped calls, slow internet speeds, unstable data services, […]
In a strategic effort to improve the urban landscape and promote a cleaner environment, the Lagos State Infrastructure Maintenance and Regulatory Agency (LASIMRA), in collaboration with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has announced the commencement of a pilot telecommunications infrastructure cleanup exercise across Lagos State. The exercise is scheduled to […]