Category: Technology

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and TikTok have launched a strategic partnership aimed at equipping Nigerian Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with the digital commerce skills needed to thrive in the rapidly evolving digital economy. The partnership was unveiled during the launch of the TikTok Digital Commerce Labs Programme for SMEs in Lagos, bringing together stakeholders from government, the private sector, entrepreneurship support organisations, and the broader digital ecosystem to explore innovative approaches to business growth through technology. Speaking at the event, NITDA Director-General and Chief Executive Officer,…

Nigeria’s leading digital infrastructure provider, Galaxy Backbone Limited, has unveiled a new brand identity as part of activities marking its 20th anniversary, signaling a renewed commitment to driving the country’s digital transformation agenda. The unveiling took place during the organisation’s 20th Anniversary Gala and Awards Night held in Abuja, where government officials, policymakers, industry leaders, partners, customers, and employees gathered to celebrate two decades of the company’s contributions to Nigeria’s digital development. Speaking at the event, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Galaxy Backbone, Professor Ibrahim Adeyanju, described…

Galaxy Backbone Limited (GBB) has unveiled a bold new vision aimed at positioning the organisation as Nigeria’s leading enabler of innovative digital transformation and inclusive economic growth, while aspiring to become one of Africa’s foremost digital infrastructure institutions.   Speaking during a media briefing to kick off activities marking the company’s 20th anniversary in Abuja, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Galaxy Backbone, Prof. Ibrahim Adeyanju, said the organisation is entering a new phase focused on unlocking the full value of Nigeria’s digital infrastructure for government, businesses and citizens. According…

As Galaxy Backbone Limited (GBB) celebrates 20 years of operations, the organisation has highlighted its achievements in digital infrastructure development, cybersecurity protection and support for Nigeria’s digital economy.   Speaking during a media briefing marking GBB at 20, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Prof. Ibrahim Adeyanju, said the company has evolved into one of Nigeria’s most strategic digital infrastructure institutions over the past two decades. He revealed that Galaxy Backbone currently operate about 5,000 kilometres of fibre optic infrastructure across 28 state capitals, providing connectivity that supports government services…

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has said Nigeria’s greatest resource is not oil but its people, stressing that the country’s future prosperity and global competitiveness will depend on how effectively it harnesses artificial intelligence, digital skills and innovation. The agency made this known at the Port Harcourt Tech Expo 2026 held at the EUI Centre in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, where stakeholders from across the technology ecosystem gathered to explore strategies for advancing innovation-driven economic growth and digital transformation. Speaking at the two-day event themed “Syntropy: Collective Futures…

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) are exploring a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating digital transformation in Nigeria’s power sector and strengthening the infrastructure required to support the country’s growing digital economy. The proposed collaboration was discussed during a high-level meeting between the leadership of both organisations, where the Director General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa, underscored the critical role of reliable electricity in driving digital innovation, economic growth and national development. Inuwa noted that as businesses and public institutions increasingly adopt digital…

The Board of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has appointed Princess Oforitsenere Emiko as Interim Chairman of the Governing Board of the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI), as part of efforts to reposition the institute to meet the evolving demands of Nigeria’s communications sector and digital economy. The appointment forms part of a broader strategy by the NCC to transform the institute into a leading centre for digital skills development, research, innovation, and policy advancement in support of national economic growth and technological development. According to a statement issued by the…

The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, has challenged Nigerian students to take the lead in driving the nation’s technological advancement, urged them to harness innovation to build a thriving digital economy. Dr. Tijani made the call during the commissioning and handover of the Renewed Hope–NITDA Innovation Hub at Obafemi Awolowo University, a state-of-the-art facility established to transform academic knowledge into practical technological solutions. Speaking at the unveiling ceremony in Ile-Ife, Osun State, the Minister described the innovation hub as more than a physical structure equipped with…

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has intensified its oversight of Nigeria’s digital transformation efforts, following a quality assurance visit to the Ministry of Interior to assess the performance of its Electronic Content Management System (ECMS) and earlier Electronic Document Management System (EDMS). The visit focused on evaluating the real-world effectiveness of the ministry’s digitisation efforts at key document entry points, particularly within departments that serve as primary gateways for incoming official correspondence. During the inspection, the NITDA team observed scanning operations across multiple departments, where incoming physical documents…