The Dangote Refinery is preparing for a major plan to sell part of the company to the public. The share sale, known as an initial public offering (IPO), could bring in about $5 billion. The planned IPO is expected to take place in Nigeria in October 2026. If it […]
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has commissioned a newly remodelled and digitally equipped 80-bed hospital in Mgboko, the headquarters of Obingwa Local Government Area. The hospital, which was formerly known as Obingwa General Hospital, has now been renamed after the late human rights activist, Chima Ubani.The commissioning of […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has inaugurated a taskforce to drive the implementation of Nigeria’s Sovereign Cloud Initiative, with a focus on strengthening digital sovereignty, attracting investment, creating jobs and retaining technology talent within the country. Speaking at the inauguration in Abuja, the Director-General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa […]
The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has called for a fundamental transformation of financial sector regulation, warning that traditional supervisory approaches are no longer sufficient to manage the complexities of modern digital banking. Inuwa made the call while speaking on “Digital Transformation, Supervision, Innovation […]
The Nigerian movie industry, especially the Yoruba film sector, has been thrown into deep sorrow following the death of veteran actor and film producer, Alhaji Taiwo Hassan, who was widely known as “Ogogo”.The famous actor passed away on Sunday afternoon, August 23, 2026, at the age of 66.His passing was […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Budget Office of the Federation (BOF) have inaugurated the Joint Technical Committee of the National Sovereign Cloud Initiative (JTC-NSCI) to provide strategic and technical direction for the implementation of Nigeria’s sovereign cloud agenda. The committee is expected to address critical issues […]
Proposed collaboration targets digital infrastructure, emerging technologies, research, innovation and industry-relevant skills development The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and North West University have commenced discussions on a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening digital capacity, research, innovation and technology-driven education at the institution. The engagement brought together the leadership […]
The Federal Government has called for increased investment in technology hubs, innovation spaces and ecosystem builders across Nigeria, describing them as critical engines for developing talent, empowering entrepreneurs, creating jobs and accelerating the nation’s digital economy. The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, made the call […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in collaboration with the Budget Office of the Federation (BOF), has formally inaugurated the Joint Technical Committee of the National Sovereign Cloud Initiative (JTC-NSCI) to drive coordinated implementation of Nigeria’s sovereign cloud agenda. The committee, chaired by the Director-General of the Budget Office […]
The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) has admitted Enugu Air as its newest member, making the Nigerian carrier the 50th airline to join the continental aviation association. The development further strengthens Nigeria’s representation within Africa’s aviation industry while underscoring AFRAA’s commitment to supporting the growth, competitiveness and connectivity of African airlines. […]
