Category: Technology

Nigeria has formally commenced the implementation of the National Sovereign Cloud Initiative (NSCI), marking a decisive transition from cloud adoption to structured governance and full digital sovereignty. The initiative, spearheaded by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), represents a strategic milestone in Nigeria’s digital transformation agenda. It signals the movement of a long-envisioned national framework from policy design into full-scale execution, with the objective of safeguarding national data assets while strengthening economic and technological resilience. Leading the implementation in collaboration with government institutions, indigenous cloud providers, global hyperscalers, regulators,…

The Chief Executive Officer of Galaxy Backbone, Professor Ibrahim Adeyanju, has praised the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) for its contributions to national unity, integration, and socio-economic development. Adeyanju made the remarks during a courtesy visit to the NYSC National Directorate Headquarters in Abuja, noting that the Scheme’s policy of deploying Corps Members outside their States of Origin had added significant value despite challenges. Highlighting Galaxy Backbone’s role as a digital infrastructure platform of the Federal Government, which provides secure internet services to Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), Adeyanju expressed…

The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, has reaffirmed the Agency’s commitment to partnering with the South South Development Commission (SSDC) to advance digital literacy, innovation, and economic growth across the region. Inuwa gave the assurance while receiving the Managing Director of SSDC, Ms. Usoro Akpabio, on a courtesy visit to NITDA’s headquarters. He noted that the Commission’s objectives aligned closely with NITDA’s Strategic Roadmap and Action Plan, particularly in building digital skills and fostering talent development. Highlighting the importance of digital literacy…

The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to achieving 95 per cent digital literacy by 2030, as the Agency rewarded outstanding civil servants with laptops under the Digital Literacy for All (DL4ALL) initiative. Inuwa made this known during a strategic visit to the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF), where laptops were presented to dedicated civil servants who have played key roles in training federal government employees through the DL4ALL programme.…

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has celebrated the dedication of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members advancing digital literacy nationwide by presenting laptops and cash prizes to exceptional corps members. The Director-General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, visited the NYSC Headquarters to honor corps members who are taking essential digital skills to classrooms, markets, motor parks, and grassroots communities as part of the Digital Literacy for All (DL4All) Initiative. Inuwa praised the corps members for going beyond their traditional service roles to become digital literacy champions, helping Nigerians…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reiterated its commitment to strengthening regional collaboration and digital integration among telecommunications regulators in the West African sub-region. The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, reaffirmed this position when the Commission hosted a high-level delegation from the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) at its headquarters in Abuja. Speaking during the visit, Maida who was represented by the Director of Corporate Planning, Strategy and Risk Management, Dr. Kelechi Nwankwo said the NCC remained committed to continuous collaboration with sister regulatory institutions within…