Category: Technology

NITDA DG tasks construction sector on digital transformation

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has urged Nigeria’s construction industry to embrace digital technologies such as Building Information Modelling (BIM), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Blockchain to boost productivity and drive innovation. Inuwa made the call while delivering a keynote address titled “Digital Transformation in the Nigerian Construction Industry” at a two-day workshop organised by the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NIQS), FCT Chapter, themed “Policy Shifts and Industry Trends.” He was represented at the event by Dr. Yahaya Onimisi, Acting Director of…

NITDA invites Stakeholders to Review Draft Digital Public Infrastructure and Nigerian Data Exchange Standards

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has announced a public review session for the Draft Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) Live Events and the Draft Technical Standard for the Nigerian Data Exchange (NGDX). The session is scheduled for Thursday, September 18, 2025, at the Digital Economy Complex, NCC Building, Mbora, Abuja, starting at 9:00 AM. It forms part of NITDA’s Rule-Making Process (RMP), which seeks to co-create regulatory instruments that are trusted, inclusive, and sustainable, while aligning Nigeria’s digital transformation with global best practices. The Draft DPI Live Event is…

Nigeria, India bolster Space ties as NASRDA, ISRO explore new frontiers

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) has opened a new chapter in Nigeria–India cooperation following a high-level meeting between its Director General, Dr. Matthew Olumide Adepoju, and the leadership of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) at the agency’s headquarters in Bengaluru, India.   The talks, which build on the 2020 Memorandum of Understanding on the peaceful uses of outer space, focused on satellite development, Earth observation, and capacity building. Both sides expressed commitment to deepening collaboration and leveraging expertise for mutual benefits.   The Nigerian delegation included…

NiDCOM, NASENI partner to harness Diaspora expertise for Innovation, Technology growth

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) and the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at leveraging the expertise of Nigerians in the diaspora to boost innovation, science, and technology development at home. During a strategic meeting in Abuja, the Chairman/CEO of NiDCOM, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, described the collaboration as a “timely intervention” that will connect local innovators with scientists, engineers, technologists, and entrepreneurs abroad. She noted that the initiative will provide opportunities for Nigerians everywhere to pool ideas, skills, and experiences…

Nigeria’s future ‘ll be powered by Technology, not Oil — Bosun Tijani — NITDA DG: Lagos is Africa’s unicorn factory, ready for future economy — Sanwo-Olu: Lagos driving Africa’s Digital and Economic Transformation

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Nigeria is positioning itself as Africa’s hub for innovation, technology, and the future economy, as the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, declared that “technology, not oil, will power Nigeria’s future.”   Speaking at the ongoing GITEX Nigeria in Lagos, Tijani reaffirmed Lagos as Africa’s undisputed innovation capital, noting that the city attracts over 2,000 new residents daily growth that continue to fuel startups, creativity, and technology. He highlighted that Nigeria has become Africa’s largest telecom market, with ICT contributing between 16 and 20 percent of…

GITEX Nigeria 2025: Africa must lead global AI Revolution- NITDA DG

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has declared that Africa must take the driver’s seat in the global Artificial Intelligence (AI) revolution, warned that failure to act decisively could leave the continent dangerously behind. Speaking at the opening of the Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX) Nigeria 2025 in Abuja, Inuwa stressed that Africa cannot afford to repeat the mistakes of past industrial revolutions where it played only a marginal role. He described AI as the defining force of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and a…

GITEX Nigeria 2025: Tijani, Inuwa push AI as Africa’s productivity game-changer

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Honourable Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, has urged African nations to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) as a critical driver of productivity, competitiveness and job creation. Speaking at the Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX) Nigeria 2025 in Abuja, Tijani warned that Africa risks being left behind if it fails to fast-track AI adoption across strategic sectors.   He stressed that countries already leveraging AI are recording exponential progress in agriculture, finance, logistics and education, while many African economies still rely on guesswork and outdated methods.…

NITDA DG urges Purpose-Driven Leadership, Responsible AI Adoption at Lagos Governance Conference

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The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, has called on enterprise leaders in Nigeria to embrace purpose-driven, principle-led, and performance-focused approaches in order to thrive in a rapidly changing global landscape. Speaking in Lagos at the 3rd Biennial Corporate Governance and Enterprise Development Conference themed “Redefining Enterprise Leadership in a Changing Nigeria: AI, Protectionism, and Governance in Focus,” Inuwa said Nigeria stands at a defining moment where disruptive technologies, shifting economic realities, and evolving governance structures are reshaping enterprises.   While commending Nigeria’s…

NCC moves to shield telecom sector with new Cybersecurity framework

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has unveiled plans to roll out a comprehensive cybersecurity framework aimed at protecting Nigeria’s telecom infrastructure and boosting online safety.   The framework, expected to take off in early 2026 after its finalization later this year, was the focus of the Commission’s second cybersecurity stakeholders’ workshop held in Abuja on Wednesday.   NCC’s Executive Commissioner, Technical Services, Mr. Abraham Oshadami, said the rising sophistication of cyber threats demands urgent action. He warned that both state and non-state actors are increasingly targeting vital communications infrastructure, posing…

Nigerian Women Innovators shine at TICAD 9, championing Tech-driven solutions for Africa

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Nigerian women entrepreneurs took center stage at the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9), showcasing groundbreaking innovations that underscore the rising influence of women-led startups in Africa’s technology ecosystem.   The conference, held in Yokohama under the theme “Co-Create Innovative Solutions with Africa,” brought together global leaders, investors, and development partners to chart new pathways for Africa’s growth. A key highlight was the participation of three Nigerian women innovators, all finalists from the IgniteHer Bootcamp for Women Entrepreneurs a collaborative initiative between the National Information Technology Development…