By Ijeoma Olorunfemi Microsoft has urged Nigeria to move beyond Artificial Intelligence (AI) policies and focus on operationalising the technology to deliver measurable benefits for government, industry and society. Mrs Nonye Ujam, Director of Government Affairs, West Africa, Microsoft, made the call on Tuesday at the AI Summit Nigeria, heldContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) says it has developed sector-specific data protection and privacy regulatory frameworks for the financial, telecommunications and hospitality sectors to guide data collection, sharing and storage processes. The National Commissioner of NDPC, Dr Vincent Olatunji, at a stakeholders engagement meeting on ThursdayContinue Reading
By Jessica Doggo Mr Nadungu Gagare, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Nadungu Gagare, says that the Galaxy Backbone’s (GBB) G-Zone Free Internet Hotspot will deepen digital inclusion in the country. Gagare said this on Thursday at the official inauguration of the G-Zone Free Internet HotspotContinue Reading
By Justina Auta Top 10 finalists of the Digital Peers International – Small Grants Programme 2.0 Innovation Challenge, have showcased youth-led solutions leveraging artificial intelligence to tackle plastic waste management. The project was themed: “Deploying the Power of IT-Engaged Youths in Effective Plastic Use and Plastic Waste Management 2.0.” TheContinue Reading
By Olasunkanmi Onifade The Federal Government has described the Digital Switchover (DSO) as a strategic investment in national digital infrastructure to expand access to information, education and economic opportunities. The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, said this on Wednesday during the National Launch of theContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo The Federal Government says it has fully digitalised operations in 38 Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and extra-ministerial departments. The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs Didi Walson-Jack, said this on Wednesday in Abuja at the Digital Transformation Summit 2026 organised by Galaxy BackboneContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo The Federal Government says it is scaling up investment in digital infrastructure because it holds the key to the nation’s prosperity. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, said this on Wednesday in Abuja during the 2026 Digital Transformation Summit, organised byContinue Reading
Xiamen – On June 17, 2026, Meitu Company held the 2026 Meitu Multimedia Festival in Xiamen, unveiling eight AI products and marking a strategic shift from delivering features to delivering outcomes. The launch includes four new products—Picchi, Artflo, MVLAND, and MeituHub—and upgraded versions of four existing products: Zcool, DesignKit, Kaipai,Continue Reading
By Jessica Dogo Galaxy Backbone (GBB) has launched a digital empowerment initiative for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs). The initiative was unveiled on Tuesday as part of activities marking the organisation’s 20th anniversary celebration in Abuja. GBB Managing Director, Prof. Ibrahim Adeyanju, said the milestone reflected two decades of digital innovation.Continue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi Prof. Babatunde Rabiu, Research Director, National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), has been appointed the 2nd Vice-Chairman and Rapporteur of the UN-Committee on Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (UN-COPUOS). Mr Olayode Abdurasaq, Senior Special Assistant on Media Communications to the Director-General of NASRDA, to Dr MatthewContinue Reading
