Tinubu urges youths to leverage NASRDA skills acquisition project for employment

By Ijeoma Olorunfemi President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerian youths to leverage the skills acquisition programme of the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) for gainful employment. Tinubu made the call in Abuja, during the opening ceremony of NASRDA skills acquisition project being executed in collaboration with GrassrootsContinue Reading

Nigeria joins global cross-border privacy forum

By Ijeoma Olorunfemi Nigeria has joined the Global Cross-Border Privacy Rules (CBPR) Forum as an associate member to explore better ways of cross-border data transfers and data protection. Dr Vincent Olatunji, the National Commissioner of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission(NDPC) made the announcement on Wednesday at a media briefing organisedContinue Reading

Korean Govt. pledges economic empowerment for girls in Nigeria’s digital economy

By Jessica Dogo The Korean Government has pledged its unwavering support for the economic empowerment of women and girls in Nigeria’s digital economy sector. The Country Director, Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), Mr Kim Eunsub, said this on Wednesday in Abuja at the grand finale of the 2025 Edition ofContinue Reading

NITDA inaugurates startup consultative forum, assures implementation of NSA

By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has inaugurated the Startup Consultative Forum (SCF), reaffirming its commitment to the inclusive implementation of the Nigerian Startup Act (NSA) enacted in 2022. The SCF is designed to shape the future of Nigeria’s startup ecosystem by bringing together labelled startups,Continue Reading

Hosting Africa data confab shows confidence in Nigeria’s digital space–NDPC

By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) says being awarded the hosting right of Network of African Data Protection Authorities (NADPA) Conference indicates international community’s confidence in Nigeria’s digital space. Dr Vincent Olatunji, National Commissioner, NDPC, said this on Saturday in Abuja during an interview with the NewsContinue Reading

IXPN surpasses 1 terabit per second milestone in Nigeria’s internet growth

By Funmilola Gboteku The Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN) says it has achieved a significant milestone, crossing one terabit per second (1Tbps) in aggregate peak domestic internet traffic for the first time. Speaking during a press conference held in Lagos on Tuesday to celebrate the milestone, IXPN’s Chief ExecutiveContinue Reading