Category: Technology

NITDA DG restates commitment to stronger Nigeria–U.S. collaboration on Data Privacy, AI, Cybersecurity

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to deepening collaboration with the United States in building a secure, trusted and resilient digital ecosystem, with emphasis on data privacy, artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity and capacity building. Inuwa stated this while delivering an address at the Nigeria Data Privacy Capacity Building Workshop organised by the United States Department of State in collaboration with the Nigerian Mission and other key stakeholders in the digital ecosystem. Describing the workshop as a reaffirmation of…

Katsina Govt to unveil Tinubu/Dikko Digital Innovation Centre to boost youth engagement, digital skills

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Katsina State is set to witness the unveiling of a Digital Innovation Centre aimed at promoting youth engagement, digital skills development and civic participation across the state. Governor of Katsina State, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, PhD, is expected to unveil the Tinubu/Dikko Digital Innovation Centre, a purpose-built facility located at Barhim Estate, Katsina, designed to harness digital innovation as a tool for youth empowerment and socio-political engagement. The initiative was coming at a time when digital platforms are playing an increasingly important role in shaping public discourse, civic participation and…

NCC sets 2026 agenda, promises measurable improvement in telecom service quality

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has outlined its strategic priorities for 2026, with a renewed commitment to delivering improved Quality of Experience (QoE) for telecom consumers across the country. In a New Year message titled “2026: Delivering Better Quality of Experience to the Nigerian Consumer,” the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the NCC ,Dr Aminu Maida said achieving better service outcomes would require collective effort from operators, infrastructure providers, government institutions and security agencies. The EVC emphasised that the Commission would continue to listen closely to consumers…

NITDA DG engages stakeholders at North-West Innovation Roundtable to strengthen regional ecosystem

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, has engaged innovators, policymakers, founders, and ecosystem leaders at the Future Map Foundation Roundtable 1.0 (North-West Edition) as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s innovation ecosystem. The engagement provided a platform for open and constructive dialogue on strengthening regional innovation policies, fostering effective public-private partnerships, and creating clear pathways for scaling local innovations beyond their immediate communities. Speaking at the roundtable, Abdullahi emphasised NITDA’s commitment to enabling innovation that is people-driven, locally relevant, and globally…

New Year, New Threats: Why Online Safety Must Be a Priority in 2026 – Rotimi Onadipe

Lukman Laleye Babalola

As the digital world continues to evolve, so do the tactics of online scammers. With the rise of artificial intelligence, deepfake videos, and voice-cloning technologies, distinguishing between what is real and what is fake online has become increasingly difficult. This reality, according to online safety advocate Rotimi Onadipe, makes internet safety education more important than ever in 2026.   Onadipe, the founder of Stay Safe Online Academy Ltd and publisher of an internet safety magazine, shared this message during the 155th edition of his global internet safety broadcast, held on…

BPSR ranks NCC among Top Three MDAs for Best Website Performance 2025

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR) has ranked the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) among the top three Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government with the best website performance for 2025. The recognition was coming barely three weeks after the telecoms regulator was named one of the top five best-performing Federal Government agencies for 2025 by the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), underscoring the Commission’s sustained investment in digital infrastructure and efficient service delivery. In the 2024/2025 BPSR scorecard assessment of MDA websites, the NCC emerged…

Nigeria leads global digital transformation with WSIS+20 localisation strategy

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Nigeria has taken a bold step to lead the global digital agenda by unveiling a comprehensive strategy to localise WSIS+20 commitments, aimed to accelerate national transformation through robust digital infrastructure, transparent internet governance, and enhanced cybersecurity. Unveiled in New York during the high-level side event titled “Re-Imagining Digital Cooperation for Sustainable Development: From WSIS+20 Vision to Local Action,” the strategy positions Nigeria as a key architect in shaping the future of digital development.   The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, CCIE, represented by…

Kano Startup Weekend: NITDA DG advocates Innovation-driven economic transformation

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has called for a strategic rethinking of Kano State’s economic development approach, urging stakeholders to embrace innovation, technology and collaboration as the main drivers of sustainable growth in the modern economy.   Speaking at the Kano Startup Weekend, Inuwa acknowledged Kano’s historic role as the commercial hub of Northern Nigeria and the wider Sahelian region, noting that its long tradition of trade, enterprise and human capital provides a strong foundation for future prosperity. He stressed, however, that…

NOUN hosts WIDEN Workshop, Stakeholders renew commitment to closing Nigeria’s digital gender gap

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) on Thursday, 12 December 2025, hosted the second edition of the Women in Digital Empowerment Network (WIDEN) workshop at its new conference hall in Abuja. The event brought together government representatives, university administrators, development partners, researchers and female tech trainees to advance the national conversation on closing the digital gender divide. Declaring open the event,Vice-Chancellor of NOUN, Prof Olufemi A. Peters, represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Technology, Innovation and Research, Prof Christine I. Ofulue, described the WIDEN project as a transformative initiative…

Tinubu launches Nigeria Youth Academy Startup, flags off NiYA GIGS to boost digital empowerment

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Nigeria has entered a new phase of youth-focused innovation with the launch of the Nigeria Youth Academy (NiYA) Startup and the official flag-off of NiYA GIGS, unveiled on behalf of President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu by the Chief of Staff, Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila. The initiative has sparked widespread excitement as it introduces a transformative platform designed to harness the energy, creativity, and digital potential of Nigeria’s young population. Delivering a goodwill message at the event, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, described…