The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has reiterated the need for regional collaboration in accelerating digital transformation across Africa, provide opportunities that can propel the continent into a digital era of innovation and inclusive development. GITEX Africa maiden edition of technology exhibitions in the region, brings together industry leaders, […]
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Dr Krishnan Ranganath, Regional Executive-West Africa at Africa Data Centres (ADC), has won the 2023 Africa’s Beacon of Information and Communications Technology Merit and Leadership Award as “Man of the Year.” The award ceremony’s organizer, Nigeria CommunicationsWeek, remarked that ‘Man of the Year’ is the highest honour given to a […]
More Than 2,700 Applicants Yielded The 20 Selected Fellows. The School of Media and Communications, Pan-Atlantic University, has announced the 2023 fellows for the second edition of the MTN Media Innovation Programme (MIP). The 20 successful fellows emerged from over 2,700 applicants. The MTN MIP seeks to expose fellows and […]
In an era marked by rapid technological advancements, the role of women in the tech industry has never been more crucial. As the world progresses towards a digital future, ICT organisations such as MTN Nigeria, Globacom Nigeria, and Airtel Nigeria are increasing their commitment towards empowering women, bridging the gender […]
The Nigerian federal government has granted permission for commercial banks to issue debit cards that double as National Identity Cards to Nigerian citizens, without any additional charges. The decision was announced by Prof Isa Pantami, the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, during a press conference held in Abuja. The […]
By founding the first structured mobile device distribution company in Nigeria, TD-Mobile, at the age of 25, she changed the country’s digital roadmap. She holds a degree in chemistry from University College London and a master’s degree in accounting, organizations, and institutions from the London School of Economics. Ijogun delivered […]
The MTN Foundation has officially announced a call for applications for its annual undergraduate scholarship award. The award seeks to recognise and reward high-performing students in Nigerian public tertiary institutions. It targets two categories of students – undergraduates in Science and Technology-related courses and blind students in any field of […]
The Director General of National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa CCIE said that digital economy has created a pathway for emerging technologies, providing opportunities for talented youths in Africa to emerge as global leaders, through harnessing their potentials. Inuwa said this at the Leaders Without Borders Annual […]
As part of effort to achieve a mandate of 95 per cent digital literacy by 2030 and powering the economic resilience of Nigeria through effective collaboration with relevant stakeholders, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding, (MOU) with the Computer Information System Company (CISCO) […]
Centre, James Christoff, the Canadian High Commissioner to Nigeria, with Director General NIMC, Tukur Lawal, the Managing Director NigComSat, Kashifu Inuwa, Director General NITDA and a host of others at the event Nigeria Communications Satellite Ltd (NigComSat) in partnership with Ethnomet, a Canadian leading firm in healthcare technology recently launched […]