By Abiodun Lawal Sen. Shuaib Salis, the Chairman, Senate Committee on ICT and Cyber Security, has announced that Nigeria will soon launch a 90,000-kilometre fibre optic network nationwide to boost digital penetration. Salis disclosed this on Monday in Abeokuta during the opening ceremony of the 2025 Press Week of theContinue Reading
By Sylvester Thompson The National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA) has assured Nigerians of the health safety of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO). The Director-General of NBRDA, Prof. Abdullahi Mustapha, disclosed this in a statement by Mrs Toyin Omozuwa, the agency’s spokesperson, on Monday in Abuja. Mustapha gave the assuranceContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo The Federal Government says the investigation into the operations of tech giant, Meta was to ensure that it operated within the ambits of the nation’s laws. The National Commissioner, Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr Vincent Olatunji, said this in Abuja on Friday at a Training forContinue Reading
By Olasunkanmi Onifade The Minister of Youth Development, Mr Ayodele Olawande, has emphasised that embracing green technology and digital tools is essential for securing Nigeria’s future in energy and industrial development. Speaking in Abuja on Friday at the third Technology Ecosystem Dialogue organised by Young Innovators Nigeria (YIN), Olawande, representedContinue Reading
By Stellamaris Ashinze Experts in the Nigerian insurance industry have called on practitioners to embrace technology and innovate products, to deepen market penetration and build consumer trust. The call was made during a panel discussion at the Insurance Meets Tech (IMT) 4.0 and Insurance Redefine Summit in LagosContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo The Vice-Chancellor of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Prof. Adebayo Bamire, has urged the Federal Government, investors, and educators to work together to strengthen infrastructure in Nigerian universities. He said this was key to fostering innovation, research, and technological advancement. Bamire made the call in a telephoneContinue Reading
By Abiodun Azi Some mothers have cautioned parents against giving their children and wards unhindered access to the internet, emphasising the importance of maintaining moral values. They said this advice became necessary to promote healthy and responsible behaviour among children, especially those under 18 years of age. Speaking in interviewsContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi Chief Uche Nnaji, the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, has inaugurated the National Energy Master Plan Implementation Committee (NEMiC) in a major step towards repositioning Nigeria’s energy sector. This is contained in a statement issued in Abuja on Saturday by Dr Robert Ngwu, the Minister’s SeniorContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in collaboration with the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), are reviewing the Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) Life Events and the Nigerian Data Exchange (NGDX) drafts. The two-day public review of both drafts is aimed at harmonising stakeholder inputs towards building secureContinue Reading
By Olasunkanmi Onifade President Bola Tinubu says a harmonised national identity system will contribute enormously to the nation’s security and socio-economic development. Tinubu said National Identity Number (NIN) had become a critical tool in promoting good governance, security and access to opportunities for Nigerians. Tinubu spoke on Wednesday at theContinue Reading
