Tag: digital transformation

Nigeria unveils Agricultural Intelligence Platform to drive digital transformation in food security

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government of Nigeria has taken a decisive step toward a smarter, technology-driven agricultural future with the official launch of the Nigeria Agricultural Intelligence Platform (NAIP) a four-year roadmap designed to transform the nation’s food systems through artificial intelligence, digital innovation, and data-driven research. The groundbreaking initiative, spearheaded by the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN) in partnership with PIXELS Solutions Limited, and supported by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS), is set to enhance productivity, strengthen food security, and promote sustainable growth across Nigeria’s agricultural…

NITDA DG tasks construction sector on digital transformation

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has urged Nigeria’s construction industry to embrace digital technologies such as Building Information Modelling (BIM), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Blockchain to boost productivity and drive innovation. Inuwa made the call while delivering a keynote address titled “Digital Transformation in the Nigerian Construction Industry” at a two-day workshop organised by the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NIQS), FCT Chapter, themed “Policy Shifts and Industry Trends.” He was represented at the event by Dr. Yahaya Onimisi, Acting Director of…

Digital Transformation and Accountability: A Visionary Leadership at the Corporate Affairs Commission By Barr. CN Okoli

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The realm of business and governance has undergone significant transformation, largely driven by the adoption of modern technologies and a strong commitment to transparency. One individual who epitomized these values during his tenure as the Registrar-General, Alhaji Garba Abubakar of the Corporate Affairs Commission made a substantial impact on the institution.   The former Registrar-General, who is also the grandson of the Prime Minister of Northern Nigeria, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa and whose father resigned from the prestigious Port Authority two weeks after his appointment due to a lack of…

NCC, Google partner to drive Nigeria’s Digital Transformation

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and Google Global Services Nigeria have expressed determination to work together toward advancing the actualisation of auspicious national targets for ubiquitous broadband access in furtherance of Nigeria’s digital transformation policy. This aligns with and gives unambiguous expression to NCC’s strategic vision plan centering on strategic partnership and collaboration with necessary stakeholders in order to achieve regulatory objectives.   The two organisations made the commitment when a delegation from Google Global Services Nigeria paid a courtesy visit to the Commission’s Head Office in Abuja recently to…

Data Centers are foundation of digital transformation – Huawei

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Data centres as critical infrastructure for the actualisation of digital economies have been described as the “foundation of digital transformation”.   Speaking during the release of “Top 10 Trends of Data Center Facilities” white paper recently, Mr. Fei Zhenfu, President, data center facility domain of Huawei Digital Power Product Line, said “in the new era, opportunities and challenges will coexist. Only by gaining deep insight into future trends, we can lead the future effectively.”   Till today, together with industry guests, media friends, and operator partners to discuss the trends…

Danbatta receives commendation on nation’s digital transformation …. as NCC restates collaboration with Judiciary in tackling Telecoms service challenges

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  The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in a bid to further protect telecoms infrastructure in the country,has restated its commitment to continue to strengthen collaboration with judicial institutions in Nigeria.   The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Commission, Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, gave the assurance during a courtesy visit by a high-powered delegation of the Kano State Judiciary to the chief telecom regulator at the NCC Kano Zonal Office, in Kano, over the weekend.   Addressing the judicial delegation, Danbatta said, while the Commission was doing everything within its regulatory mandate…