In its determination to preserve, promote, and project the country’s cultural heritage, Nigeria’s indigenous telecommunications company, Globacom has partnered with the people of Onitsha for the historic 2026 Ofala Festival. Sustaining a relationship that has endured for over 15 years, the telecommunications giant returns as the official sponsor of the […]

Caption:Ms Olatokunboh Oyeleye, Director Cybersecurity and Internet Governance, Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, Engr. Babagana Digima, Director, Research and Development, NCC, and other Staff of the Commission at the Customer Service week Celebration, at NCC Annex office, Mbora, Abuja. The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications […]

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reaffirmed its commitment to leveraging the Digital Bridge Institute’s (DBI) designation as an International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Digital Transformation Centre (DTC) to expand digital literacy, strengthen digital inclusion and equip more Nigerians with the skills required to participate meaningfully in the digital economy. The […]

Anxiety, anguish, and mounting fury have gripped the families of twenty prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members following their abduction along the volatile Owerri-Onitsha expressway in Imo State. In a sudden strategic shift, the heavily armed criminal gang holding the young graduates hostage has drastically scaled back its financial […]

A foundation has launched applications for a new female-only ICT and Business Skills Training Programme aimed at equipping young women entrepreneurs with the digital and business skills needed to grow and scale their businesses. The initiative, themed “Live Your Hustle 100,” is designed to support women entrepreneurs through a five-week […]

MTN Nigeria has reiterated the importance of investing in local cloud and data-centre infrastructure to support the country’s growing digital economy and strengthen the resilience of its financial ecosystem. The company’s Chief Enterprise Business Officer (CEBO), Lynda Saint-Nwafor, shared the insights while speaking on the ongoing conversations around payment data […]

The “Data on Trial” campaign is expanding its reach across Nigerian tertiary institutions, creating a platform for students to engage in open and thought-provoking conversations around data consumption, connectivity and the realities of digital experiences. The initiative, which has already taken the conversation from Lagos to Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), […]

Nigeria is stepping up efforts to attract investment into its digital infrastructure sector, with stakeholders at the Nigeria Digital Connectivity Investment Forum 2026 calling for stronger partnerships, long-term financing and policy reforms to bridge the country’s connectivity gaps. The two-day forum, organised by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in partnership […]

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has called for stronger investment in digital infrastructure and technology-driven solutions to expand agricultural extension services and improve farmers’ access to timely, reliable and actionable information. The Director-General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa, made the call at the Africa Agribusiness Extension Summit (AAES) 2026, […]