The Nigerian Computer Society (NCS), Lagos State Chapter, has reiterated its commitment to advancing digital literacy, nurturing young innovators and strengthening Lagos State’s digital talent pipeline through its 2026 Lagos Digital Walk. The initiative, which brought together members of the society and other technology stakeholders, was designed to raise public […]
Technology and Innovation
The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has underscored the importance of inclusive digital infrastructure, affordable connectivity and sustained investment in emerging technologies as critical drivers of Nigeria’s economic growth and national development. Inuwa made this known during a session titled “Inclusive Growth in the […]
MTN Nigeria Communications Plc has reported a strong financial performance for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, recording a 55.3 per cent increase in profit after tax to N1.16 trillion, compared with N750.2 billion recorded in the corresponding period of 2025. The telecommunications giant also posted a 23.7 per […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have strengthened their collaboration towards advancing Nigeria’s digital sovereignty through the implementation of the National Sovereign Cloud Initiative (NSCI) and data localisation, with particular focus on the country’s financial services sector. The partnership was reinforced at […]
Cybersecurity experts, lawmakers and international partners have called for strengthened global cooperation to address the growing threat of artificial intelligence-driven cyberattacks, warning that the increasing sophistication of digital threats demands a coordinated and adaptive approach to protecting citizens, institutions and national economies. The call was made at the opening ceremony […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has called for stronger collaboration among government, industry players, academic institutions and innovation ecosystem stakeholders to bridge Nigeria’s digital skills gap, enhance workforce productivity and accelerate inclusive economic growth. The Director-General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa, made the call while participating as a discussant […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has directed all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of government to implement Domain Name System Security Extensions (DNSSEC), making the security architecture a key criterion in its cybersecurity assessment of government institutions. The move is aimed at strengthening the security of Nigeria’s digital […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce are exploring strategic partnerships to accelerate Nigeria’s digital transformation, attract technology investments and strengthen collaboration in artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, data governance and digital skills development. The discussions took place when the Director-General of NITDA, Kashifu […]
MTN Nigeria Chief Executive Officer, Karl Toriola, has called for the effective implementation of economic reforms to translate government policies into tangible growth opportunities for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) across the country. Toriola made the call while delivering the keynote address at the 7th Annual Lecture of the […]
The Live It 100 on Campus experience is set to extend its nationwide campus tour to the Federal University Dutsin-Ma (FUDMA), Katsina State, from October 27 to 29, bringing three days of entertainment, interactive games and digital experiences to students. Following successful stops at Delta State University (DELSU), Ekiti State […]