Category: Technology

Galaxy Backbone explores strategic collaboration with NCS, NCBN on digital infrastructure development

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a move to deepen inter-agency collaboration and bolster Nigeria’s digital transformation drive, Galaxy Backbone Limited has initiated strategic talks with the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and its communication arm, the Nigeria Customs Broadcasting Network (NCBN), during a courtesy visit to the NCS Headquarters in Abuja on Thursday, May 2, 2025. As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen institutional partnerships and support government agencies with reliable digital infrastructure, Galaxy Backbone Limited on Thursday, May 2, 2025, paid a courtesy visit to the Nigeria Customs Broadcasting Network (NCBN) at the Nigeria…

Stakeholders unite to achieve 70% Digital Literacy by 2027 …… As NITDA hosts National Workshop to Drive Digital Inclusion

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reaffirmed its commitment to driving nationwide digital inclusion with the successful hosting of the maiden Digital Literacy Stakeholders Workshop in Abuja.   Held under the theme “Building Sustainable Partnerships and Pathways Towards Achieving 95% Digital Literacy Level by 2030,” the two-day workshop brought together stakeholders from government agencies, private sector organizations, civil society, development partners, and academia.   The workshop provided a strategic platform for forging national collaboration, aligning strategies, and building robust data systems to measure digital literacy progress. A central…

NITDA, Renewed Hope Initiative Commission IT Community Centre in Ibadan to Empower Youth, Women

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in partnership with the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), has commissioned a state-of-the-art IT Community Centre in Ibadan, Oyo State, as part of efforts to deepen digital inclusion and empower women and young people across the country. The facility, located at Oladipo Alayande School of Science, Oke-Bola, was named in honour of Mrs. Onikepo Akande, a prominent daughter of Oyo State. The centre is designed to offer comprehensive digital skills training, particularly for women and youth, to enhance their participation in the digital economy…

NITDA launches Startup Consultative Forum to drive Nigeria Startup Act implementation

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a major stride toward strengthening Nigeria’s innovation and digital economy ecosystem, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has inaugurated the Startup Consultative Forum, a key initiative designed to fast-track the implementation of the Nigeria Startup Act (NSA).   The virtual launch, which attracted stakeholders from across the country including private sector leaders, development partners, angel investors, venture capitalists, Ecosystem Support Organisations (ESOs), and labelled startups marks a new chapter in Nigeria’s commitment to inclusive, tech-driven development.   Speaking on behalf of NITDA’s Director General, Kashifu Inuwa, CCIE, the…

Stakeholders push for urgent review of Nigerian Communications Act amid digital realities

Emporium Reporters

More than two decades after the enactment of the Nigerian Communications Act (NCA) 2003, stakeholders have called for an urgent review of the legislation to reflect contemporary digital realities and future technological advancements.   Speaking at a high-profile colloquium organised by the House of Representatives Committee on Communications in Lagos on Tuesday, experts emphasized the need to reassess the 22-year-old law in light of current challenges such as 5G deployment, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity threats, and digital exclusion.   Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida,…

NEMA,NCC expand collaboration to boost Emergency Communication and Disaster Management

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) have reinforced their partnership to improve emergency communication systems and disaster management across the country. In a bid to strengthen this collaboration, NEMA’s Director-General, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, today visited Dr. Aminu Maida, the Executive Vice Chairman of NCC, at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja. Mrs. Umar emphasized the need to broaden the scope of cooperation between the two organizations, focusing on enhancing emergency communication networks, advancing disaster risk reduction initiatives, and ensuring the efficient dissemination of early warning…

“A New Era in African Space Development” – NASRDA DG declares at AfSA launch in Cairo

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Nigeria’s leadership in Africa’s space ecosystem was once again on display as the Director General of the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), Dr. Matthew Olumide Adepoju, played a prominent role at the official inauguration of the African Space Agency (AfSA) held in Cairo, Egypt. The event, which took place on April 20, 2025, at Egypt’s Space City, marked the formal launch of AfSA’s operational activities and attracted key players in the global space industry including delegations from CubeSpace, Diginove, MatterIntelligence, Viasat, SpaceX, Hawkeye, and Nikkei. Dr. Adepoju, who…

NITDA to hold First-Ever Startup Consultative Forum April 28

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has announced that the first-ever meeting of the Startup Consultative Forum will take place on Monday, April 28, 2025, in Abuja.   The initiative mark a significant milestone in the government’s drive to deepen engagement with stakeholders in Nigeria’s dynamic startup ecosystem.   In a statement signed by Mrs. Hadiza Umar, Director of Corporate Communications and Media Relations, the agency said the Forum is designed to provide a collaborative platform for startup founders, innovators, ecosystem enablers, and intermediaries to contribute meaningfully to national…

Nigeria’s Digital Goldmine beckons,as NITDA DG courts Global Investors ahead of GITEX Nigeria 2025

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, CCIE, has extended a bold invitation to global investors to explore Nigeria’s flourishing digital economy, branding it a land brimming with opportunities driven by a young, tech-savvy, and innovative population. Inuwa made this passionate appeal while engaging key stakeholders including startups and international investors at a GITEX Breakfast Meeting during the ongoing GITEX Africa 2025 in Marrakech, Morocco. Looking ahead to GITEX Nigeria 2025, scheduled to take place from September 1 to 4 in Abuja and Lagos, Inuwa described Nigeria as a…

NITDA DG Kashifu Inuwa rallies African Leaders to embrace strategic, inclusive AI adoption

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa CCIE, has charged African leaders to take proactive steps in integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into governance, business, and development strategies, asserting that Africa must lead the Fourth Industrial Revolution through innovation and inclusion. Speaking at the Main Stage of GITEX Africa 2025 in Marrakech, Morocco, Inuwa delivered a compelling presentation on “Harnessing AI for Strategic Leadership” during a high-level panel session that attracted global policymakers, technology experts, and investors. Inuwa emphasised that AI should not merely be…