—Applauds ongoing reforms by NIMC management By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA—THE Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima,on Wednesday, applauded the ongoing transformation of Nigeria’s digital identity ecosystem under the administration of President Bola Tinubu, describing the process as unrivaled. He attributed the development to the administration’s reforms being undertaken by the current management of the National Identity…
‘NIN now single most credible identity source’ Vice President Kashim Shettima declared yesterday that Nigeria’s ongoing digital transformation under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is unrivalled. Shettima attributed the progress to sweeping reforms in the country’s identity management system and the enactment of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Act 2026. He made…
Something exciting is taking place in Nigeria right now. The energy in the air is palpable. The citizens can feel it. I felt it too the last time I was there. A feeling that change is coming, and is coming fast. It didn’t take me long to trace back to the source of this unmistakable…
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has signed a strategic partnership agreement with the International Data Centre Authority (IDCA) to accelerate Nigeria’s transition into a fully integrated digital economy through a large-scale national digital infrastructure programme. NITDA announced the partnership in a joint statement signed by the Director, Corporate Communications and Media Relations Department,…
A screenshot from X (formerly Twitter) showing some X users using the AI chatbot Grok to sexualize women. By Victory Brown This post is part of Global Voices’ April 2026 Spotlight series, “Human perspectives on AI.” This series will offer insight into how AI is being used in global majority countries, how its use and…
Telecom companies in Nigeria are facing a serious problem as theft of their equipment continues to increase. New data from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) shows that 656 key power assets were stolen from telecom sites in 2025. This includes 152 generators and 504 batteries, a situation that is affecting network quality and causing service…
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Nigeria’s technology ecosystem is once again preparing for one of its most anticipated industry gatherings as the Titans of Tech Awards 2026 takes centre stage, promising to celebrate the individuals and organisations shaping the country’s rapidly evolving digital economy. Scheduled for July 2026 in Lagos, the event continues a long-standing tradition of recognising innovation, leadership…
In a bold push to transform Nigerian youth from digital consumers into creators, the third edition of the National Digital Literacy Competition has opened registration, inviting students aged 10 to 17 across the country to embark on a nationwide journey of skill-building and innovation. Powered by Cloudnotte, a leading Ai-driven education technology company headquartered in…
Nigeria’s ambition to build a one Trillion dollar economy can only be achieved if digital growth is anchored on trust, data protection and shared prosperity. Dr Bosun Tijani, the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, said this on Wednesday in Abuja at a news conference to mark Global Privacy Day 2026, organised by the…
