The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, CCIE, has called for stronger collaboration among government regulators to accelerate the establishment of Nigeria’s National Regulatory Sandbox, describing inter-agency cooperation as the cornerstone for building an innovation-friendly regulatory ecosystem. Speaking through the National Coordinator of the […]
In a decisive move aimed at aligning academic research with Nigeria’s national digital economy agenda, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has declared its commitment to advancing collaborative, problem-solving research with Nigerian tertiary institutions. The initiative is designed to harness emerging technologies to address real-world socio-economic challenges while equipping […]
In a landmark decision that significantly reinforces Nigeria’s regulatory framework for digital privacy and data governance, the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has affirmed the statutory powers of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) to mandate the registration of Data Controllers and Data Processors of Major Importance (DCPMIs) across […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s sudden directive ordering the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to vacate an order freezing a primary statutory allocation account of the Osun State Government has triggered a intense political and legal controversy across the nation. The presidential intervention came mere days ahead of the highly anticipated […]
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has recorded the evacuation of over 18,660 metric tonnes of municipal solid waste across its disposal facilities within one week, with operations at the Olusosun Disposal Facility increasing by more than 76 per cent following the rehabilitation of its access road and the opening […]
Inspiring Young Eco-Heroes for a Cleaner Lagos. The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), through the LAWMA Academy, has launched the 2026 edition of its annual Summer School, reaffirming the Authority’s commitment to raising a new generation of environmentally responsible children equipped with practical knowledge and lifelong skills in waste management, […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has taken a major step towards safeguarding Nigeria’s digital future with the unveiling of the National Sovereignty Cloud Initiative (NSCI) Regulatory Instruments, a comprehensive framework designed to strengthen data sovereignty, boost indigenous cloud infrastructure and position the country as a leading digital hub […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reiterated its commitment to positioning Nigeria as a leading player in the global artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem through sustained investments in digital infrastructure, talent development and responsible AI adoption. The Agency reaffirmed this commitment during the official launch of the ECOWAS Small […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has called for deeper collaboration among government institutions, the private sector, academia, development partners and technology professionals to accelerate digital innovation and position Nigeria for sustainable and inclusive economic growth. The Agency made the call during the 20th Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) International […]
The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), has successfully completed and opened a newly repaired road and extra garbage dumping platforms at the popular Olusosun Disposal Facility in Ojota. This project, which covers the full repair of Road E within the facility, is a major […]