The first round of the MTN mPulse Spelling Bee 2026 is set to close on October 4, with students aged 9 to 15 still having the opportunity to register and participate in the competition. The annual spelling competition provides a platform for young Nigerians to demonstrate their spelling abilities, build […]
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Nigeria’s digital innovation and strategic communication efforts have received international recognition as the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) emerged as a double winner at the 2026 International Public Relations Association (IPRA) Golden World Awards (GWA) in Athens, Greece. NITDA, in collaboration with Image Merchants Promotion Limited (IMPR) and the […]
The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, has called for a strategic shift from traditional outsourcing to Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled digital services as Nigeria seeks to strengthen its position in the global digital economy. Abdullahi made the call during the […]
The Director-General/CEO of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, has emphasised the critical role of digital identity in building trust, expanding access and unlocking opportunities within Nigeria’s digital economy. Abdullahi made the remarks during the high-level panel session, “Identity in Action and Access to the Digital […]
MTN Nigeria recently hosted Nigerian music producers, songwriters and artists for an engaging evening of conversations with Catherine Brewton, Vice President, Creative at Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI), during her visit to Nigeria. The gathering provided an opportunity for Nigerian creatives to interact directly with a leading international music executive and […]
On 19 September 2026, Nigeria took another significant step towards the future of healthcare delivery as a telerobotic surgical procedure linking Ogun State and Abuja demonstrated the potential of advanced telecommunications technology to overcome geographical barriers in access to specialist medical expertise. The procedure was led by Professor Obi Davies-Ekwenna, […]
First Trustees Limited, a subsidiary of FirstHoldCo Plc and one of Nigeria’s leading providers of fiduciary and trusteeship services, hosted the maiden edition of its Commercial Trust Colloquium, themed “Beyond Intervention Funds: Building Sustainable Financing Models for Nigerian Agriculture.” The event convened key stakeholders from the public and private sectors […]
LG Electronics has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering secure, transparent and customer-focused Smart TV experiences as more Nigerian households embrace connected entertainment and smart home technology. Beyond traditional television viewing, modern Smart TVs now offer a wide range of features, including voice commands, personalised content recommendations, device connectivity and smart […]
The Director-General/CEO of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, , has called for a fundamental shift in Africa’s digital workforce strategy—from measuring success by the number of people trained to ensuring that digital skills translate into jobs, businesses, higher productivity and improved livelihoods. Abdullahi made the […]
The Director-General/CEO of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, has called for a more inclusive and human-centred approach to Artificial Intelligence (AI), urging global stakeholders to ensure that AI is deployed not merely to advance technology but to expand human potential and improve lives. Abdullahi made the […]