Category: Technology

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…

NCC shines among Nigeria’s Top Five Best-Performing Agencies 2025

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has been recognized as one of the top five best-performing Federal Government agencies for 2025, winning the prestigious award in the Transparency and Efficiency category at the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) Awards. The announcement was made at a high-profile ceremony held on Tuesday at the State House Banquet Hall in Abuja. The NCC’s award was presented in recognition of its commitment to transparency, accountability, and operational excellence in public service delivery. Other agencies honored in the same category include the Nigerian Content Development…

Smart Schools choose MENXTT Tech NG for CBT Compliance

Lukman Laleye Babalola

As Nigeria accelerates toward the nationwide adoption of Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and National Examinations Council (NECO) examinations by 2026, schools across the country are under growing pressure to overhaul outdated infrastructure and invest in reliable digital solutions that meet regulatory standards. The Federal Government’s directive compelling both examination bodies to digitise their assessment systems is widely viewed as a milestone in modernising the education sector. However, it has also exposed a major concern: Nigeria’s schools are not uniformly equipped with the technology required…

FG unveils ECOWAS Biometric ID Card, steps up fight against Cross-Border crimes

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government on Friday strengthened its regional security strategy and modernised national identity management with the launch of the ECOWAS National Biometric Identity Card (ENBIC), a digital credential designed to curb cross-border crimes, irregular migration and document falsification across West Africa. With the rollout, Nigeria becomes the seventh ECOWAS member to adopt the innovative identity system an initiative conceived more than a decade ago but revived under what officials described as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s results-driven leadership.   Speaking at the unveiling, the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo,…

Technology is the catalyst for Nigeria’s national advancement – Tunji-Ojo

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Honourable Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has reiterated that the strategic deployment of technology remained essential for achieving sustainable success across organisations and governance systems.   Speaking during a courtesy visit by the management team of Renaissance Africa Energy Company, led by Managing Director Chief Tony Attah, the Minister commended the delegation for embracing modern, technology-driven solutions in their operations.   Dr. Tunji-Ojo described technology as the engine that powers modern ambitions, noting that automation and digital systems are critical to improving efficiency, transparency, and service delivery. He…

Renewed Hope Initiative, NITDA graduate 320 Women in ICT Empowerment Programme

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Renewed Hope Initiative, in partnership with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has concluded the 2025 edition of its Women ICT Training and Empowerment Programme. The closing ceremony took place at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, with the First Lady and National Chairman of the Initiative, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, presiding. In her remarks, the First Lady congratulated the 2025 cohort and encouraged them to embrace continuous learning and innovation, emphasizing that “small beginnings often lead to remarkable achievements.” She announced that similar ICT empowerment programmes…

NCC begins review of Internet Code, Licensing, Enforcement rules

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has commenced the review of three key regulatory instruments the Internet Code of Practice, Enforcement Processes, and Licensing Regulations — to align with emerging realities in the fast-evolving communications landscape.   Executive Vice Chairman of the NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, who announced this on Tuesday, said the review is designed to ensure Nigeria’s regulatory framework remains dynamic, competitive, and responsive to technological innovation.   Represented by Barr. Rimini Makama, Executive Commissioner for Stakeholders Management, Maida said the revised Internet Code, soon to be elevated into…

FG records 17% drop in maternal deaths, 12% decline in infant mortality — As Nigeria prepares for 2025 Joint Annual Health Review

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government has announced significant progress in Nigeria’s health sector reforms, reported a 17 percent reduction in maternal deaths and a 12 percent decline in newborn deaths across 172 high-burden local government areas ahead of the 2025 Joint Annual Review (JAR). Speaking at a ministerial press briefing in Abuja, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, said the upcoming review would evaluate national health performance, renew accountability commitments, and strengthen collaboration among federal, state, and local governments under the Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative…

NDPC Boss rallies stakeholders to power Nigeria’s digital transformation

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Commissioner of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr. Vincent Olatunji, has called on stakeholders across Nigeria’s digital ecosystem to unite in unlocking the nation’s vast technological potential and driving its global competitiveness.   Delivering a goodwill message on behalf of all Chief Executive Officers of parastatals under the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy at the opening of the Digital Nigeria International Conference and Exhibition 2025 in Abuja, Olatunji said the country stand at a pivotal moment where collaboration and innovation are vital to building…