The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reaffirmed that developing a digitally skilled public workforce is critical to accelerating government reforms and unlocking the full potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across Nigeria’s public sector. The Agency made the assertion during a Digital Skills Masterclass organised in partnership with Meta […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has called on Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to adopt a unified and proactive cybersecurity strategy to safeguard Nigeria’s government digital infrastructure from the growing menace of cyberattacks. The appeal was made during the opening of a two-day Cybersecurity Workshop for MDAs, themed […]
Nigeria has called on African countries to strengthen regional cooperation and present a united front in shaping the future of global telecommunications and digital innovation, as the continent prepares for crucial elections at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The call was made during the Seventh Ordinary Session of the African […]
Fans of Netflix’s hit drama The Polygamist are set for an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience as South African actors Gugu Gumede and S’Dumo Mtshali headline this week’s edition of African Voices Changemakers, the Globacom-sponsored magazine programme on CNN International. Hosted by renowned journalist Larry Madowo in Johannesburg, the 30-minute episode features […]
Africa’s financial services ecosystem is rapidly transitioning into a highly sophisticated, data-driven epoch. As digital adoption accelerates at an unprecedented pace and financial inclusion initiatives gain structural momentum, commercial banks, non-bank financial institutions, and specialized fintech enterprises are shifting their strategic focus toward connected operational models. Across the continent, financial […]
LASG to acquire 3,000 compactor trucks within three years the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has assured residents that the temporary delays being experienced in waste evacuation across parts of Lagos will soon ease following the ongoing rehabilitation of Road E at the Olusosun Disposal Facility, which is […]
Eleven outstanding poetry collections have emerged on the longlist of The Nigeria Prize for Literature, selected from 223 received for the competition. The announcement, by the chairman of the Advisory Board for the Prize, Prof Akachi Adimora-Ezeigbo marks a significant milestone in this year’s competition and reflects the exceptional quality, […]
Eleven exceptional poetry collections have been shortlisted for the next stage of The Nigeria Prize for Literature 2026, following a rigorous selection process that saw 223 entries submitted for this year’s competition. The announcement was made by the Chairman of the Prize’s Advisory Board, Professor Akachi Adimora-Ezeigbo, who described the […]
In an extensive intelligence-led operation aimed at stamping out violent gang activities across the state, law enforcement officers attached to the Lagos State Police Command have successfully tracked down and apprehended three suspected cultists operating within the Imota district of Ikorodu. The strategic raid led to the discovery and recovery […]
Africa’s financial ecosystem is entering a defining new era. Across the continent, digital adoption is accelerating, financial inclusion is expanding, and banks, fintechs, payment providers, telecommunications companies and other institutions are investing in increasingly connected, data-driven financial services. According to the World Bank’s Global Findex Database, account ownership across Sub-Saharan […]
