Day: October 4, 2025

Osun LGs: ‘Yes/No’ and the ‘Sit-at-home’ conundrum By abiodun KOMOLAFE

Emporium Reporters

The political developments in Osun State provide a case in point that lays bare the clear trend in Nigeria’s democracy. Whichever side of the ideological fence one may be tempted to stand on, these events have established, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that we are contending with the maggot of a deformed democracy.   Tragically, a century after its first elections in the Lagos and Calabar Colonies, Nigeria is still wallowing in the cesspool of flawed democratic norms. This is especially true concerning local government polls.   In the…

Olajumoke Ale: Tribute to a life of service and wisdom

Emporium Reporters

Life, a “transparent pearl” (Shan Sa), is often recognized for its fleeting nature: “a flash of a firefly in the night” and “the little shadow which runs across the grass” (Crowfoot). Yet, Henry Longfellow offers a contrasting wisdom in age, noting: “as the evening twilight fades away, the sky is filled with stars, invisible by day”. This layered perspective, balancing life’s brevity with its eventual wisdom, echoes the Psalmist’s essential prayer: “Teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom”. The passing of Mrs. Josephine…

Hadith competition concludes with grand finale in Abuja ….. Organizers charge youth to adhere to Sunnah

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Mohammed VI Foundation for African Oulema today held the closing ceremony of a prestigious Hadith Competition recently organized to inspire young men and women to deepen their understanding of the Prophet’s teachings. The competition, which drew participants from various regions and states across Nigeria, culminated in a grand finale held at the Abuja National Mosque Conference Hall. A total of 560 participants took part in the competition, which was divided into three categories: memorization of 40 Hadiths, memorization and meaning of 35 Hadiths, and memorization and jurisprudence of 25…

NITDA, ICPC launch Joint Task Force to combat corruption in Government IT projects

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) have announced the creation of a Joint Task Force on Digital Governance and Anti-Corruption. This collaborative effort aimed to tackle corruption risks associated with government IT projects, strengthen enforcement of the IT Project Clearance mandate, and ensure that technology becomes a tool for service delivery. The decision to establish the Joint Task Force was made during a high-level courtesy call by the Director-General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, to the ICPC Chairman…

NITDA hosts One-Day capacity-building workshop on IT Contract management for legal officers

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) recently organized a one-day capacity-building workshop on Information Technology Contract Management for legal officers from parastatals under the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy (FMCIDE). The workshop, held in Abuja, aimed to strengthen participants’ understanding of procurement procedures, negotiation techniques, compliance frameworks, and dispute resolution mechanisms in IT contracting.   The workshop highlighted the importance of IT contracts in shaping governance and service delivery in the digital age. Participants were urged to ensure that IT contracts are technologically sound, legally robust,…

Nigeria charts ambitious course in Artificial Intelligence, emphasizes inclusivity and responsible governance

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to becoming a key player in the global artificial intelligence (AI) landscape. Speaking at the Stakeholders’ Interactive Engagement with the BRICS Women’s Business Alliance at the State House in Abuja, Inuwa outlined Nigeria’s strategic roadmap for emerging technologies, anchored in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Inuwa’s remarks during the event.   According to Inuwa, the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda places strong emphasis on economic diversification and inclusivity, with priority number seven focusing…

NITDA, Nigeria Computer Society partner to accelerate Nigeria’s digital transformation

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) have emphasized the critical need for a unified approach to accelerate Nigeria’s digital transformation. This call for deepened collaboration among IT stakeholders was the central theme of the Principal IT Stakeholders Forum 2025 held in Abuja. At the forum, the Director-General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa, represented by Dr. Aristotle Onumo, stressed that partnerships are vital to realizing a digitally empowered nation. He highlighted the pillars of NITDA’s renewed strategic vision, the Strategic Roadmap and Action Plan (SRAP…