Telecommunications giant Globacom put smiles on the faces of its subscribers on Friday as it splashed millions of naira on winners across the country through its Jolly Product Cash Award initiative. The nationwide ceremonies, held in Lagos, Abuja, Warri, Ibadan, Onitsha, and Enugu, highlighted the company’s effort to merge entertainment […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has called on African countries to work together in developing shared artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure as the continent prepares for the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Speaking at the Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX) Nigeria 2025 in Abuja, the Director-General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa, […]
Business Metrics Limited has unveiled the Rural Connectivity Summit (RuralConnect Summit), a first-of-its-kind, seven-year programme designed to drive internet inclusion and unlock the untapped economic opportunities of rural Nigeria. The inaugural edition is scheduled for October 22, 2025, at Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, under the theme: “Rethinking Digital […]
The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, CCIE, has called on African nations to unite in developing shared Artificial Intelligence (AI) infrastructure, insisting that Africa must lead not follow, in the ongoing Fourth Industrial Revolution. Speaking at the opening of GITEX Nigeria Conference 2025 […]
In a bid to transform Lagos State’s public transport sector and reward exemplary conduct among drivers and conductors, Nigerian journalist and publisher of August24News.com, Mr. Ajagbe Adeyemi Teslim, is set to launch the inaugural “Best Driver and Best Conductor Awards.” The competition, scheduled to run from January to December 2026, […]
The Niger State Police Command has arrested several suspects in connection with alleged assassination plots, thuggery, drug cultivation, illegal migration, and attempted culpable homicide across the state. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, disclosed that two suspected assassins were apprehended on […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is taking proactive steps to secure the country’s digital landscape by developing a robust cybersecurity framework set for implementation in 2026. The initiative aims to protect digital infrastructure and tackle threats posed by emerging technologies in the communications sector. At a recent stakeholder meeting in […]
Veteran Nollywood filmmaker Ruth Kadiri believes that storytelling remains the heart of filmmaking—but in today’s digital era, the journey of a story extends far beyond the script or the set. Speaking at the YouTube TV/Film Day in Lagos, Kadiri emphasized that creators must now consider how their narratives engage audiences […]
An independent analysis has praised the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for significantly advancing Nigeria’s digital economy and supporting the National Broadband Plan’s ambitious target of 70% internet penetration by 2025. The study, “Regulating for the Future: Telecom Policy, Innovation, and Nigeria’s Digital Inclusion Goals”, conducted by Communiqué, reviewed the NCC’s […]
TikTok is taking a significant step to support the African music industry with the launch of its “TikTok for Artists” platform in Nigeria. The initiative aims to equip musicians and their teams with advanced tools and analytics to better understand their audience, increase engagement, and build sustainable careers. The platform, […]