Technology – Emporium Reporters

NITDA partners Flutterwave, Alami to drive Nigeria’s Digital Transformation

February 21, 2025February 21, 2025 Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payment technology company, and Alami, a private enterprise focused on empowering young entrepreneurs and SMEs in technology and creative industries. The strategic partnership aimed to accelerate Nigeria’s digital transformation by fostering fintech innovation, promoting digital literacy, and strengthening digital infrastructure to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The MoU was signed following a meeting between NITDA’s Director General, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, Flutterwave’s CEO, Olugbenga Agboola, and Alami’s CEO, Ms. Olu White.…

NCC’s USPF unveils Emerging Tech Centre at Ogun State Institute of Technology

February 20, 2025 Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has inaugurated and handed over an Emerging Technologies Centre (ETC) to the Ogun State Institute of Technology (OGITECH), Igbesa, Ogun State. Located within the institution’s campus, the Centre is designed to enhance students’ learning experiences while fostering digital innovation, research, and development (R&D) to support Nigeria’s economic growth. A key highlight of the inauguration ceremony was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to ensure the effective utilization and long-term sustainability of the ICT project. Speaking at…

NITDA reaffirms commitment to Digital Transformation, strengthens Global partnerships

February 14, 2025 Lukman Laleye Babalola

In line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of the present administration, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reaffirmed its commitment to digital transformation by intensifying efforts to establish a one-stop portal for all government services. The initiative aligned with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive to digitize 75% of government services by 2027. As part of this drive, NITDA is actively engaging stakeholders and exploring global best practices to ensure the successful implementation of Nigeria’s digital governance framework. NITDA’s Director-General, Kashifu Inuwa CCIE, made this known when he…

Menxtt Technology NG Launches New Website to Enhance Digital Experience for Nigerians

February 4, 2025February 4, 2025 Lukman Laleye Babalola

Menxtt Technology NG, a leading virtual technology firm, has launched a newly redesigned website, www.menxtt.com.ng, aimed at providing Nigerians with a more seamless and efficient digital experience. The upgraded platform offers improved navigation, faster access to IT support, and a streamlined interface for businesses and individuals seeking website development, software deployment, IT support, and device procurement. The company, known for its commitment to digital transformation, has expanded its services to include Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), and specialized management software for schools, hotels, and churches. With…

JUST IN: NLC declares Nationwide protest over 50% Telecom Tariff Hike

January 29, 2025January 29, 2025 Emporium Reporters

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has declared a nationwide protest against the recent 50% increase in telecommunication tariffs, approved by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on January 20, 2025. The protest is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, as stated in a communiqué issued after the NLC’s National Administrative Council meeting held on Wednesday. The NCC’s approval for telecom companies to increase service charges has sparked widespread outrage among Nigerians, with the NLC describing the hike as “anti-people and unacceptable.” In a strong reaction,…

First Lady Remi Tinubu commissions NITDA-RHI ICT Centre in Kwara, advances digital inclusion nationwide

January 29, 2025January 29, 2025 Lukman Laleye Babalola

Nigeria’s First Lady and Chairperson of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has commissioned a state-of-the-art Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Community Centre at the Kwara State College of Education, Ilorin. The initiative, executed in collaboration with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), aimed to expand digital literacy and empower Nigerians, particularly women and youth. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, Senator Tinubu lauded NITDA for its efforts in bridging the country’s digital divide and emphasized the importance of ICT in fostering economic growth and inclusion. “So far,…

NISEng Chairman, Chinese Representative visit NASRDA to bolster Space Technology collaboration

January 25, 2025January 25, 2025 Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Chairman of the Nigerian Institution of Space Engineers (NISEng), Engr. Kayode Babalola, and the Chief Representative of the China Great Wall Industry Corporation (CGWIC), Mr. Peiyong Ao, paid a courtesy visit to the Director General of the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), Dr. Matthew Olumide Adepoju, on Friday, January 24, 2025. The visit focused on strengthening the longstanding collaboration between Nigeria and China in space science and technology, which has spanned over two decades. Key discussions revolved around resolving outstanding issues in the partnership and…

NASRDA establishes Earthquake Monitoring Station at Modibbo Adama University

January 21, 2025 Emporium Reporters

The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) has taken a significant step towards enhancing earthquake monitoring and volcano research in Nigeria. Today, January 21, 2025, a team from the Centre for Geodesy and Geodynamics (CGG) Toro, led by Dr. Joseph Danasebe Dodo, Director of CGG Toro, representing the Director General, Dr. Matthew Olumide Adepoju, visited Modibbo Adama University (MAU) Yola to establish an Integrated Earthquake Monitoring Station. The station, which is part of NASRDA’s Volcano Research Project, aimed to improve understanding of the Mandara Mountains, a volcanic range extending…

NCC approves Tariff adjustments for Telecom Operators

January 20, 2025 Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has granted approval for tariff adjustments requested by telecommunications operators, aiming to address the financial challenges faced by the sector. The decision, taken under the authority of Section 108 of the Nigerian Communications Act, 2003, allowed for a maximum increase of 50% in current tariffs, significantly lower than the over 100% increase sought by some operators. The NCC’s move was in response to escalating operational costs and is intended to ensure the sustainability of the industry while maintaining service quality for consumers. The Commission…