Category: Technology

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…

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…