Category: Technology

The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing responsible and inclusive artificial intelligence (AI) development, with the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, delivered a virtual address at the InnovateAI Conference in Lagos. During his presentation, Inuwa highlighted the National AI Strategy as a central framework guiding Nigeria’s ambition to evolve from a consumer of AI technologies into a builder and owner of indigenous AI systems capable of addressing local challenges. He stressed the need for adaptive regulatory policies, ethical…

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has intensified its engagement with Cross River State as part of efforts to accelerate digital innovation and promote inclusive socio-economic development across the state. The move was reinforced during a strategic meeting held in Calabar between NITDA’s Director of Stakeholder Management and Partnerships, Dr. Aristotle Onumo, and the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Anthony Owan Enoh. The engagement explored collaborative pathways aimed at transforming governance, empowering citizens, and expanding digital infrastructure in the state. Discussions centred on leveraging technology to modernise public…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Tuesday hosted members of the Association of Telecom Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) at its headquarters in Abuja, in a move aimed at reinforcing collaboration between the telecommunications regulator and key industry stakeholders. The delegation was received by the Executive Vice-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NCC, Dr Aminu Maida, alongside senior management officials of the Commission. Among those present at the meeting were NCC’s Executive Commissioner, Technical Services, Abraham Oshadami, and Executive Commissioner, Stakeholder Management, Rimini Makama. The ATCON delegation was led by its…

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) engaged key technology stakeholders at the 6th edition of Lagos Tech Fest through a high-level Tech Leadership Roundtable focused on policy and governance frameworks required to responsibly scale Nigeria’s digital economy. Represented by the National Coordinator of the Office for Nigerian Digital Innovation (ONDI), Victoria Fabunmi, NITDA participated in the panel session titled “AI Unleashed: Data, Trust & the Future of Technology in Africa.” During the discussion, the Agency outlined its approach to artificial intelligence regulation as an enabler of innovation, emphasizing collaborative…

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…