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
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
By Fortune Abang The Federal Government has raised alarm over the growing threat of cyber-slavery in West Africa. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, said Foreign Affairs Minister Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, expressed concern over the alarming rise in cases of cyber-slavery across parts of West Africa, which heContinue Reading
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
By Jessica Dogo The Federal Government says it will provide two megawatts of Clean Renewable Energy in each of the 37 federal universities in the states and the FCT. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the clean renewable energy is a source of generating power through hydro energy, solarContinue Reading
By Peter Okolie Gov. Hope Uzodimma of Imo says the state is leading the way in Artificial Intelligence in Nigeria. He said that this was due to his administration’s forward-thinking policies on digitalisation that prepare for future demands. Uzodimma made the assertion while declaring open the 4th Artificial Intelligence andContinue Reading
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
By Daniel Obaje/Jacinta Nwachukwu The MTN Foundation has inaugurated a Digital Skills Academy, a platform aimed at equipping Nigerian youths with digital competencies to enhance their employability and economic participation. Speaking at the event on Thursday in Abuja, the Executive Director of the MTN Foundation, Mrs Odunayo Sanya, said theContinue Reading
By Stellamaris Ashinze The Nigerian Natural Medicine Development Agency (NNMDA) has achieved a major milestone by graduating its first set of pharmacy interns after a one-year training programme. The Director-General, NNMDA, Prof. Martins Emeje, performed the ceremony during the working visit of the House of Representatives Committee on Legislative ComplianceContinue Reading
By Stellamaris Ashinze Nigeria has taken a significant step toward becoming a leader in Artificial Intelligence (AI) with the launch of a National AI Strategy, Dr Bosun Tijani, Minister, Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, says. Tijani made this known at the launch ofContinue Reading
