Virtual Phone Number Solutions for Messaging Platforms There is no doubt that today, no one is surprised by the need to register on messengers to work, communicate, and promote projects in a digital environment. However, more and more users are wondering: Is it really worth using a personal phone numberContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi Mr Oluwafemi Osho, a cybersecurity expert, has urged Nigeria to adopt a development-first, risk-aware approach to ensure effective governance, regulation, and responsible innovation in Artificial Intelligence (AI). Osho made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria ((NAN) in Abuja, noting that Nigeria hadContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The National Board for Technology Incubation (NBTI) has unveiled the NextGen Innovation Challenge 2026, a platform designed to accelerate innovation, mobilise investment and position Nigeria for global competitiveness. Director-General of NBTI, Dr Kazeem Raji, announced this on Thursday at a news conference to kick off the NextGenContinue Reading
By Deji Abdulwahab Abuja, Feb. 26, 2026 (NAN) The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has described digital innovation as a central tool to timely, accurate, and coordinated communication, especially during moments of crises or national importance. Idris said this on Thursday when a delegation from theContinue Reading
By Stellamaris Ashinze LagoA Lagos-based medical doctor and health educator, Dr Olawale Ogunlana, has been named among five Sub-Saharan African creators featured on TikTok’s Global Discover List 2026. Ogunlana, known on TikTok as @doctorwalesmd, is the founder of HealthKraft Africa and was recognised in the “Educators” category of the globalContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi Dr Matthew Adepoju, Director-General of the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) has stressed the critical role of space technology in strengthening Nigeria’s national security architecture. Adepoju made the remarks on Thursday during a courtesy visit to the Minister of Defence, retired Gen. Christopher Musa inContinue Reading
By Olasunkanmi Onifade The Federal Government says effective deployment of the National Research and Innovation Fund (NRIF) will unlock the potential of Nigerian youths and drive national development. The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology(FMIST), Mr Philip Ebiogeh, said this at the Third Stakeholders’ Consultation Workshop onContinue Reading
By Stanley Nwanosike The Federal Government has trained 900 youths in Enugu on critical digital skill in emerging areas such as cybersecurity, data science, digital literacy and entrepreneurship. The Director-General of National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Mr Kashifu Abdullahi, disclosed this in an address at the ongoing Enugu TechContinue Reading
By Funmilola Gboteku Dr Tunde Lemo, Chairman, Titan Trust Bank, has urged fintech leaders to prioritise tax compliance and governance as Nigeria rolls out major reforms aimed at clarifying and unifying the tax landscape. Lemo said this during a webinar organised by FinTech Association of Nigeria (FintechNGR) on Tuesday.Continue Reading
By Ibukun Emiola The Geoinformation Society of Nigeria (GEOSON), Oyo Chapter, has urged the government at all levels to provide targeted support to increase women’s participation in geoinformation science. The chapter’s Chairman, Mr David Afolayan, said this on Tuesday in Ibadan during a “Women in Geospatial Leadership Programme”, organised toContinue Reading
