By Stephen Adeleye The Nigerian Women in Information Technology (NIWIIT) has launched the Campus Tech Queens Initiative, a national programme to prepare female students for global digital excellence and leadership. The initiative was unveiled in Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja. It is a hackathon-driven, mentorship-based scheme to identify, train, mentor andContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe/ Funmilola Gboteku TeKnowledge and Microsoft have expanded their partnership to accelerate Nigeria’s national Artificial Intelligence (AI) skills development to position the country for stronger global competitiveness. Ms Aileen Allkins, the President of TeKnowledge, said at a news conference this on Thursday in Lagos. Allkins at the conferenceContinue Reading
Strengthening Digital Security Standards in the Era of Online Interactive Services The rapid expansion of online interactive services, including gaming, streaming, and digital entertainment, has accelerated the development of advanced cybersecurity standards. As more users engage with digital platforms, service providers are investing heavily in secure infrastructure, encryption technologies, andContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) and its partners have advocated reliable irrigation cropland data in Nigeria using space technology to boost food security. They made the call at the opening of a 3-day workshop on Irrigation Earth Observation (IrrEO) project in collaboration with UniversityContinue Reading
Government Reviews Compliance Standards for Fast-Growing Online Gaming Platforms Rapid growth in the online gaming industry has drawn increased attention from regulators worldwide. In Nigeria and across Europe, governments are reviewing compliance standards to ensure emerging platforms operate fairly, transparently, and responsibly. Balancing innovation with user protection is central, especiallyContinue Reading
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
